NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL PLANNING
Effortless Adventures
Expert, customized national park vacations without the stress or guesswork. Whether you want to hike for miles or don’t even own hiking boots, there’s a national park escape that’s perfect for you.
YOUR ESCAPE, YOUR WAY
Adventure without the overwhelm
Custom trips
easy planning
Expert advice
stress-free travel
The best of every national park thoroughly researched by an expert who’s been to over 25 of them. Find the perfect hotel without hours of reading reviews. From scenic boat rides to thrilling ATV rides, the right escape is waiting for you.
This isn’t just a list of activities or a generic itinerary. It’s a detailed, customized, day-by-day plan based on your interests, activity level, and budget.
A little about me…
Nature is my happy place. My ideal vacation has always revolved around a national park with stunning scenery, but after becoming a Mom, I realized not every outdoor adventure requires an epic hike. In fact, many of the best sights of our amazing national parks are scenic drives and look-out points.
Whether you want to scale a mountain or relax in a hot spring with a gorgeous view, I can customize the right itinerary for you so you can escape without the work.
A FEW PARKS I’VE BEEN TO:
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Every trip includes
Expert, personalized itinerary
Pick the right destinations based on the interests of everyone in your group, time of year, activity options, and more. We’ll have a phone or video call first, so I get to know you, then I’ll customize a day-by-day itinerary (no generic plans).
Handpicked tours & activities
Skip the guesswork and endless scrolling. I can book the best tour operators and activities for your style. From a gentle float down the river to kayaking, horseback riding, and helicopter rides, there’s so much more to our national parks than hiking.
All the logistics, none of the research
Stop spending hours reading reviews. From rustic lodges to luxury resorts and glamping, I can research and book accommodations, transportation, guided tours, immersive experiences, and hidden gems, all tailored to what you want to see and do.
A better way to vacation
National parks are complicated – reservations, shuttles, driving distances. I’ll plan all that for you, so you can just show up and enjoy. And with access to exclusive tours and activities, I can design a truly custom and unforgettable trip, all within your budget.
an amazing trip without the research
Can’t ChatGPT plan my vacation?
Sure, AI can give you a great starting point, but are you really going to blindly trust its itinerary? You are still going to spend hours reading free blogs, hotel reviews, and generic itineraries that may or may not match your interests. I make sure every detail is designed around your style, pace, and priorities, so you can focus on the vacation, not the research.
What our travelers say
“Michelle’s trip planning services were so valuable and helpful! We were going to Glacier National Park for a wedding, and we knew nothing about the area. Without her advice, we would have spent hours and hours going down a rabbit hole reading reviews and researching tour companies. Michelle’s recommendations were excellent. She really led us into the trip without having to panic over not doing our own research.
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“My first time using a planner, and it was definitely worth it. Michelle planned each step of the trip, she gave us incredible insight, and we would have missed so much had we not used her services.
Every detail was taken care of. We just need to show up!! We are using her for another trip this month! Can’t wait.”
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“We have utilized Michelle’s knowledge and relentless research on two trips and both have been phenomenal. I just can’t say enough about how amazing it’s been to simply pack a bag and show up at the airport and have almost everything else lined out on an itinerary. I work full-time, so it’s been a priceless way to use my vacations. Try her – you won’t regret it!”
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“I cannot recommend National Park Escapes and Michelle enough! She curated a beautiful, custom itinerary based entirely on our family’s unique interests that balanced adventure and relaxation in New Mexico. Every day felt intentional and well-paced. Her planning took all the stress out of the trip, leaving us to just enjoy making memories!
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