Catherine Parker
@catherinemparker.bsky.social
Freelance Travel Writer for 10+ years with bylines in Lonely Planet, USAToday, US News and World Report. Catherine also publishes a travel website, CarfulOfKids.com. Her favorite places are national parks, museums and sidewalk cafes.
From Acadia to Yellowstone: How to Explore a National Park for Free in 2026
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Free National Park Days in 2026 | Carful of Kids Travel
You can explore National Parks for free. Find several free National Park days in 2026, along with information on NPS annual passes.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
From Acadia to Yellowstone: How to Explore a National Park for Free in 2026
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From skiing to tubing to carriage rides: 9 blissful things at Lake Tahoe winter resorts www.carfulofkids.com/the-ultimate...
25 Fun Things at Lake Tahoe Winter Resorts | Carful of Kids Travel
Head to Lake Tahoe for skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing and more. Here are the Top Fun Things to do in Lake Tahoe in Winter.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From skiing to tubing to carriage rides: 9 blissful things at Lake Tahoe winter resorts www.carfulofkids.com/the-ultimate...
7 best things to do in Teton Valley this winter + Grand Targhee Resort Review ⛷️ www.carfulofkids.com/best-things-...
Best Things to Do in Teton Valley in Winter | Carful of Kids Travel
Head to eastern Idaho for your next ski weekend. Here's the best things to do in Teton Valley with kids in winter.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
7 best things to do in Teton Valley this winter + Grand Targhee Resort Review ⛷️ www.carfulofkids.com/best-things-...
From the aquarium to the zipline: Top cruise excursions in Mazatlan www.carfulofkids.com/from-the-aqu...
9 TOP Cruise Excursions in Mazatlan | Carful of Kids Travel
From the Aquarium to a Tour Toru to the Zipline, here are the TOP Cruise Excursions in Mazatlan, Mexico for your cruise.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
From the aquarium to the zipline: Top cruise excursions in Mazatlan www.carfulofkids.com/from-the-aqu...
The Dominican Republic offers a tropical escape that blends culinary discovery, outdoor adventure and cultural enrichment. From Soana Island to spider monkeys: Top 9 tours in Punta Cana Dominican Republic www.carfulofkids.com/top-5-things...
Top Tours in Punta Cana Dominican Republic | Carful of Kids Travel
From feeding spider monkeys to a day trip to Soana Island to snorkeling, find the best tours in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Dominican Republic offers a tropical escape that blends culinary discovery, outdoor adventure and cultural enrichment. From Soana Island to spider monkeys: Top 9 tours in Punta Cana Dominican Republic www.carfulofkids.com/top-5-things...
Perfect POW: Least Crowded Ski Resorts in US www.carfulofkids.com/perfect-bow-...
6 Least Crowded Ski Resorts in US | Carful of Kids Travel
Enjoy the perfect carve at these least crowded ski resorts in the US, from the West Coast to the East Coast.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Perfect POW: Least Crowded Ski Resorts in US www.carfulofkids.com/perfect-bow-...
Check out the Fish and Sharks at these Aquariums across the US. My latest contribution to USAToday 10Best 🐟https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-aquarium/
Dive into aquatic marvels at the 10 best aquariums in the US
Discover underwater paradises and learn more about marine life at the 10 best aquariums in the United States.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Check out the Fish and Sharks at these Aquariums across the US. My latest contribution to USAToday 10Best 🐟https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-aquarium/
I do love a Scenic Train Ride. Here's my latest contribution to USAToday 10 Best 🚂 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
10 best scenic train rides to take in 2025
Enjoy beautiful scenery and an unforgettable experience on these 10 train rides, voted as the best by our readers.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I do love a Scenic Train Ride. Here's my latest contribution to USAToday 10 Best 🚂 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
From Cheap Broadway Seats to Bargain Fine Dining: 9 Things to Do in NYC in Winter 🎟️ www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
9 Top Things to Do in NYC in Winter | Carful of Kids Travel
From Broadway Shows to the Best Museums to Restaurant musts most of it is on sale. Here are Top Things to do in NYC in Winter.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From Cheap Broadway Seats to Bargain Fine Dining: 9 Things to Do in NYC in Winter 🎟️ www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
From Ski Resorts to Snowshoeing: 12 Things to do in Incline Village in Winter along Lake Tahoe’s Northern Shore ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/explore-lake...
12 Things to Do in Incline Village in Winter | Carful of Kids Travel
Lake Tahoe's Ski resorts, State parks, snowshoeing, sledding and more are the Top Things to do in Incline Village in Winter.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From Ski Resorts to Snowshoeing: 12 Things to do in Incline Village in Winter along Lake Tahoe’s Northern Shore ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/explore-lake...
With 6,500 acres to explore across two resorts, Palisades Tahoe Resort offers two different base areas and is bucket list destination for skiers and boarders from around the world A few of its runs are iconic, like the KT-22. ⛷️ www.carfulofkids.com/family-guide...
Review Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort | Carful of Kids Travel
Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort is the place to Ski Big with Olympic skiing and boarding, snow tubing, snowmobiles, XC and more.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
With 6,500 acres to explore across two resorts, Palisades Tahoe Resort offers two different base areas and is bucket list destination for skiers and boarders from around the world A few of its runs are iconic, like the KT-22. ⛷️ www.carfulofkids.com/family-guide...
From Snowmobiling to Ice Fishing: 7 Wintery Things to Do in Saguenay Quebec ❄️ 🇨🇦 www.carfulofkids.com/3-day-itiner...
Wintery Things to Do in Saguenay | Carful of Kids Travel
Northeast of Quebec City, enjoy a 3 Day Itinerary for Saguenay Canada in Winter with snowmobiling and icefishing in this snowy wonderland.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
From Snowmobiling to Ice Fishing: 7 Wintery Things to Do in Saguenay Quebec ❄️ 🇨🇦 www.carfulofkids.com/3-day-itiner...
From Birria to Chrimp to Taco Dorado: Where to Eat in Mazatlan Mexico 🍤 www.carfulofkids.com/from-birria-...
Where to Eat in Mazatlan MX | Carful of Kids Travel
From Birria Tacos in an open-air restaurant to Chilaquiles for breakfast to dinner on patios, here is where to eat in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
From Birria to Chrimp to Taco Dorado: Where to Eat in Mazatlan Mexico 🍤 www.carfulofkids.com/from-birria-...
'Tis the season to enjoy all that is sweet, including Holiday cookies. Professionally made gingerbread houses are a labor of love to create, taking days from the ingredients to the final reveal www.carfulofkids.com/from-nyc-to-...
7 MAGICAL Gingerbread House Displays | Carful of Kids Travel
From NYC to San Francisco to North Carolina and beyond, here are some of most magical Gingerbread House Displays in the U.S.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
'Tis the season to enjoy all that is sweet, including Holiday cookies. Professionally made gingerbread houses are a labor of love to create, taking days from the ingredients to the final reveal www.carfulofkids.com/from-nyc-to-...
Back in 1954, state officials wanted to develop a ski resort on the second-tallest peak in Vermont’s Green Mountains, Killington Peak. Known as the Beast of the East, Killington boasts the longest season in the region www.carfulofkids.com/family-ski-g...
Family Ski Guide: Killington Resort Vermont | Carful of Kids Travel
Located in the Green Mountains, Killington Resort in Vermont is one of the best resorts for families. Here's why.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Back in 1954, state officials wanted to develop a ski resort on the second-tallest peak in Vermont’s Green Mountains, Killington Peak. Known as the Beast of the East, Killington boasts the longest season in the region www.carfulofkids.com/family-ski-g...
9 Things To Do in Tahoe City this Winter ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/9-things-to-...
9 JOLLY Things to Do in Tahoe City in Winter | Carful of Kids Travel
Explore the western shore of Lake Tahoe for outdoor fun like ice skating and sledding. Here are the BEST things to do in Tahoe City, CA.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The Family Ski Guide to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Nevada
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Is Mt Rose Ski Tahoe Good for Kids | Carful Of Kids Travel
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe offers lots of green runs for families, great for family ski trips. Read on for why Mt Rose Ski Tahoe works for kids.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Family Ski Guide to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Nevada
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From Bern to Zurich: 9 Glittering Christmas markets in Switzerland 🎄https://www.carfulofkids.com/from-bern-to-zurich-glittering-christmas-markets-in-switzerland/
9 Glittering Christmas Markets in Switzerland | Carful of Kids Travel
From Basel to Zurich and St. Gallen to Montreux, the Christmas Markets in Switzerland are among Europe's most scenic.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
From Bern to Zurich: 9 Glittering Christmas markets in Switzerland 🎄https://www.carfulofkids.com/from-bern-to-zurich-glittering-christmas-markets-in-switzerland/
From the Aquarium to the Whale Museum: 25 Out of the Sea Things to Do in Mazatlan 🐟https://www.carfulofkids.com/from-the-aquarium-to-the-whale-museum-25-out-of-the-sea-things-to-do-in-mazatlan/
25 Wow Things to Do in Mazatlan MX | Carful of Kids Travel
From the beaches to the Whale Museum to the Gran Aquarium, here are 25 WOW Things to do in Mazatlan, the Pearl of the Pacific,
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December 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
From the Aquarium to the Whale Museum: 25 Out of the Sea Things to Do in Mazatlan 🐟https://www.carfulofkids.com/from-the-aquarium-to-the-whale-museum-25-out-of-the-sea-things-to-do-in-mazatlan/
Holiday Markets in NYC are a thing. From Thanksgiving (and sometimes earlier) to New Year’s, pop-up markets are located across Manhattan. With a mix of hand-crafted gifts, NYC souvenirs + food & drink, it's one of the top things to do in NYC during the Holidays www.carfulofkids.com/from-bryant-...
Christmas Markets in NYC | Carful of Kids Travel
From Grand Central to the Upper West Side, New York City is packed with Holiday Markets. Here are the top Christmas Markets in NYC.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Holiday Markets in NYC are a thing. From Thanksgiving (and sometimes earlier) to New Year’s, pop-up markets are located across Manhattan. With a mix of hand-crafted gifts, NYC souvenirs + food & drink, it's one of the top things to do in NYC during the Holidays www.carfulofkids.com/from-bryant-...
In Adirondack Park, Lake Placid is one of the top winter destinations in the U.S. After the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid churns out winter gold. Its charming downtown features shops and cafes, all decorated with twinkling white lights www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
9 GOLDEN Things to Do in Lake Placid NY | Carful Of Kids Travel
From skiing to dog sledding to ice skating and more, here are the Things to Do in Lake Placid NY in winter.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
In Adirondack Park, Lake Placid is one of the top winter destinations in the U.S. After the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid churns out winter gold. Its charming downtown features shops and cafes, all decorated with twinkling white lights www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
Off the coast of Africa, Tenerife is the largest and most populous island in the Canary Islands, an archipelago. The island, which measures over 785 square miles, is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a UNESCO Biosphere reserve 🌋 www.carfulofkids.com/from-black-s...
Things to Do in Tenerife Northern Coast | Carful of Kids Travel
From its black sand beaches, cloud forests and colonial towns, here are the best things to do in Tenerife's Northern Coast.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Off the coast of Africa, Tenerife is the largest and most populous island in the Canary Islands, an archipelago. The island, which measures over 785 square miles, is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a UNESCO Biosphere reserve 🌋 www.carfulofkids.com/from-black-s...
See the Saguaro: 9 Fun Things to Do in Saguaro National Park in AZ 🌵 www.carfulofkids.com/best-things-...
9 Best Things to Do in Saguaro National Park | Carful of Kids Travel
Arizona's desert is perfect for fall to spring exploring with warm and sunner days. Here's the Best Things to do in Saguaro National Park.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
See the Saguaro: 9 Fun Things to Do in Saguaro National Park in AZ 🌵 www.carfulofkids.com/best-things-...
9 Nonprofits that Support the U.S. National Parks and Public Lands 🐻 www.carfulofkids.com/9-nonprofits...
Nonprofits for Environment & National Parks | Carful of Kids Travel
You love the National Parks and want to support the National Parks. Here are 9 Nonprofits for the Environment.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
9 Nonprofits that Support the U.S. National Parks and Public Lands 🐻 www.carfulofkids.com/9-nonprofits...
From Great Smoky Mountains to Grand Canyon: 7 Christmas Trains in or Near National Parks 🚂 www.carfulofkids.com/from-great-s...
7 Christmas Trains in or Near National Parks | Carful of Kids Travel
From California to Virginia find Christmas Train in or near National Parks. Passengers enjoy cookies and cocoa during the Holiday season.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
From Great Smoky Mountains to Grand Canyon: 7 Christmas Trains in or Near National Parks 🚂 www.carfulofkids.com/from-great-s...