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.
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...
9 Tips for Beginners and Best Ski Resorts for a SKI Mom ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/how-to-pick-...
9 Tips for Beginners and Best Ski Resorts | Carful of Kids Travel
After 15 years of planning family ski trips, finding a good resort is important. Here are Top Tips for Beginners and
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November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
9 Tips for Beginners and Best Ski Resorts for a SKI Mom ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/how-to-pick-...
Here is the TOP place for FREE Sledding in North Lake Tahoe. www.carfulofkids.com/free-lake-ta...
Free Lake Tahoe Sledding | Carful of Kids Family Travel
Kids love to sled and there's a Free Lake Tahoe sledding at Tahoe Meadows in North Lake Tahoe with off-highway parking.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Here is the TOP place for FREE Sledding in North Lake Tahoe. www.carfulofkids.com/free-lake-ta...
Located south of Houston on the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston is a major cruise ship home port. Galveston Cruises use four cruise terminals with plenty of nearby parking. www.carfulofkids.com/finding-a-ga...
Which Galveston Cruises Sail in 2025 | Carful of Kids Travel
From 4-day cruises to those over a week, find the right Galveston Cruise Vacation for your next trip with details from all the cruise lines.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Located south of Houston on the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston is a major cruise ship home port. Galveston Cruises use four cruise terminals with plenty of nearby parking. www.carfulofkids.com/finding-a-ga...
The Newest Ship in Galveston: MSC Cruises Seascape and its Yacht Club Experience www.carfulofkids.com/cruise-revie...
First Look: MSC Seascape in Galveston TX | Carful of Kids Travel
Based in Galveston, learn about the newest ship in Texas, the MSC Seascape and the MSC Seascape Yacht Club.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Newest Ship in Galveston: MSC Cruises Seascape and its Yacht Club Experience www.carfulofkids.com/cruise-revie...
From Christmas Markets to Museums: 19 FAB Things to Do in Montreal in Winter ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/one-perfect-...
19 FAB Things to Do in Montreal in Winter | Carful of Kids Travel
Don't let the cold weather keep you inside, here are top things to do in Montreal in winter with kids, like the ice skating or a museum.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
From Christmas Markets to Museums: 19 FAB Things to Do in Montreal in Winter ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/one-perfect-...
Meagan Wristen and I chatted recently about our latest trip together at Mazatlan, Mexico, on her podcast, @hertravelexpert. Get insider tips on what to do and what to skip ➡️ youtu.be/kCMmQjUx8rg?...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Meagan Wristen and I chatted recently about our latest trip together at Mazatlan, Mexico, on her podcast, @hertravelexpert. Get insider tips on what to do and what to skip ➡️ youtu.be/kCMmQjUx8rg?...
Now is your chance to vote for your favorite Christmas Tree in the US. My latest contribution to Newsweek 🎄 www.newsweek.com/readerschoic...
Best Christmas Tree 2026
Vote for the best Christmas tree chosen by our panelists and Newsweek editors.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Now is your chance to vote for your favorite Christmas Tree in the US. My latest contribution to Newsweek 🎄 www.newsweek.com/readerschoic...
From Galveston to San Antonio: BEST Texas Christmas Trains 🚂 🎄 www.carfulofkids.com/texas-christ...
6 BEST Texas Christmas Trains | Carful of Kids Travel
From Galveston to San Antonio: here are the BEST Texas Christmas Trains with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves and even cookies and cocoa.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From Galveston to San Antonio: BEST Texas Christmas Trains 🚂 🎄 www.carfulofkids.com/texas-christ...
10 of the Best Christmas Towns across Texas in 2025 🎄 www.carfulofkids.com/best-christm...
10 Best Christmas Towns in Texas 2025 | Carful of Kids Travel
Sip on some cocoa and find some Holiday Cheer at the Best Christmas Towns in Texas decked in tinsels and laden in garland.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
10 of the Best Christmas Towns across Texas in 2025 🎄 www.carfulofkids.com/best-christm...
Spend your holiday season under birdbird skies and glistening fir trees. There are a dozen mountain resorts ringing the lake that never freeze. With lots of sun, outdoor activities reign, so travelers will find sledding, snowshoeing, XC skiing and more. ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/celebrate-th...
Top Things to Do at Lake Tahoe in December | Carful of Kids Travel
From Skiing to Ice Skating to Sledding and Sleigh Rides, here are the Top Things to do at Lake Tahoe in December.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Spend your holiday season under birdbird skies and glistening fir trees. There are a dozen mountain resorts ringing the lake that never freeze. With lots of sun, outdoor activities reign, so travelers will find sledding, snowshoeing, XC skiing and more. ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/celebrate-th...
Time to Vote for your Favorite Christmas Market 🎄 My latest contribution to Newsweek: www.newsweek.com/readerschoic...
Best Christmas Market 2026
Vote for the best Christmas market 2026 chosen by our panelists and Newsweek editors.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Time to Vote for your Favorite Christmas Market 🎄 My latest contribution to Newsweek: www.newsweek.com/readerschoic...
17 Top of the World Things to Do Mount Pilatus in Switzerland 🇯🇵 www.carfulofkids.com/17-top-of-th...
17 Top of World Things to Do Mount Pilatus | Carful of Kids Travel
From Dragon Glider to Ropes Course to Hiking and Stargazing, find TK things to do on Mount Pilatus near Luzern Switzerland.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
17 Top of the World Things to Do Mount Pilatus in Switzerland 🇯🇵 www.carfulofkids.com/17-top-of-th...
TOP Packing List for a Family Ski Vacation ❄️ ⛷️ ⛸️ www.carfulofkids.com/prep-pack-fa...
Packing List for a Family Ski Vacation | Carful of Kids Family Travel
The kids voted, they want to ski. Now it's time to prep and pack. Here is a Packing List for a Family Ski Vacation
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November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
TOP Packing List for a Family Ski Vacation ❄️ ⛷️ ⛸️ www.carfulofkids.com/prep-pack-fa...
From NYC to Leavenworth: 11 Best Christmas Cities in the US 🎄 🎅🏼 ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/from-nyc-to-...
11 Best Christmas Cities in the US | Carful of Kids Travel
From NYC to Leavenworth, Washington, here are the 11 most festive and bright Christmas Cities in the US.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
From NYC to Leavenworth: 11 Best Christmas Cities in the US 🎄 🎅🏼 ❄️ www.carfulofkids.com/from-nyc-to-...
From Trees to Trains: 12 Glittering Things to Do in NYC for the Holidays 🎄⛸️ www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
25 Top Things to Do in NYC for the Holidays | Carful of Kids Travel
Glittery and Festive, it's the top Holiday destination in the U.S. Plan a fabulous getaway with the Top Things to do in NYC for the Holidays.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
From Trees to Trains: 12 Glittering Things to Do in NYC for the Holidays 🎄⛸️ www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
From Balboa to Zilker: 9 Best Parks in US Cities www.carfulofkids.com/from-balboa-...
9 Best Parks in US Cities | Carful of Kids Travel
From Balboa to Zilker: 9 Best Parks in US Cities includes parks with zoos, museums, miniature trains, trails and more.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
From Balboa to Zilker: 9 Best Parks in US Cities www.carfulofkids.com/from-balboa-...
From NYC to Grand Canyon to New Orleans: Where to Go for Thanksgiving 🦃 www.carfulofkids.com/where-to-go-...
Where to Go for Thanksgiving | Carful of Kids Travel
From the Parade in NYC to the top tables in New Orleans to Mexico and even London, here is where to go for Thanksgiving.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
From NYC to Grand Canyon to New Orleans: Where to Go for Thanksgiving 🦃 www.carfulofkids.com/where-to-go-...
East of Austin, Texas, Bastrop is a quaint small town along the shores of the Colorado River. It's covered in Christmas lights for the season so add it to your holiday list. www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
9 Top Things to Do in Bastrop TX This Winter | Carful of Kids Travel
From the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort to its Parks to its quaint downtown, here are Top Things to Do in Bastrop TX This Winter.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
East of Austin, Texas, Bastrop is a quaint small town along the shores of the Colorado River. It's covered in Christmas lights for the season so add it to your holiday list. www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-t...
From the Cheese Factory to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Here are the BEST Things to do in St. Gallen Swizterland 🇨🇭 www.carfulofkids.com/things-to-do...
18 BEST Things to Do in St. Gallen Switzerland | Carful of Kids Travel
From the Abbey to the Red Square, this northeast city in Switzerland features a UNESCO site. Here are the Things to Do in St. Gallen.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
From the Cheese Factory to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Here are the BEST Things to do in St. Gallen Swizterland 🇨🇭 www.carfulofkids.com/things-to-do...
From the Cheese Factory to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Here are the BEST Things to do in St. Gallen Swizterland 🇨🇭 www.carfulofkids.com/things-to-do...
18 BEST Things to Do in St. Gallen Switzerland | Carful of Kids Travel
From the Abbey to the Red Square, this northeast city in Switzerland features a UNESCO site. Here are the Things to Do in St. Gallen.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
From the Cheese Factory to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Here are the BEST Things to do in St. Gallen Swizterland 🇨🇭 www.carfulofkids.com/things-to-do...
If you are headed to Japan, Here's your guide to what to pack 🇯🇵 www.carfulofkids.com/the-ultimate...
How to Prep for a Trip to Japan | Packing List | Carful of Kids
If Japan is on your Bucket List, here's a Japan Travel Checklist with all the details to prep and pack for your trip to Japan.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you are headed to Japan, Here's your guide to what to pack 🇯🇵 www.carfulofkids.com/the-ultimate...