Our Story
What started as a simple family goal quickly turned into a way of life. After learning about America’s national parks, Ciara and Riley decided they wanted to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks before graduating high school. That first summer, we visited a couple parks that were on our way to visit grandma, and the kids earned their first Junior Ranger badges. It soon grew into a much bigger adventure — a mission to explore as many National Park Service sites, historic landmarks, monuments, battlefields, seashores, and hidden treasures as possible along the way.
As we traveled more, we realized that the greatest classroom wasn’t found inside four walls — it was out on the road together. From hiking desert trails and exploring tide pools to touring historic cities and learning from local cultures, every adventure became an opportunity to learn through real experiences. Our travels blend homeschooling, scouting, history, nature, science, culture, and creativity into one giant hands-on education that our entire family shares together.
Today, Scout and About Kids is more than a travel project — it’s our family story unfolding one adventure at a time. While our original goal of visiting all 63 national parks still drives us forward, our journey has expanded into exploring as many National Park Service sites as possible while also discovering incredible destinations around the world. Whether we’re camping under the stars, exploring another country, earning Junior Ranger badges, or simply finding wonder in a roadside stop, we believe adventure is the best way to learn, grow, and make lifelong memories together.
Meet the Fam
Mom
Mom is the planner, organizer, and adventure coordinator behind Scout and About Kids. She loves creating meaningful family experiences through travel, hands-on learning, camping, road trips, and exploring new places together. Whether she’s mapping out a national park itinerary, organizing a camping setup, or finding unique educational opportunities along the way, she believes adventure is one of the best ways for families to learn and grow together.
Dad
Dad is the muscle behind the operation and helps keep every adventure running smoothly — often while working remotely from the road during family trips. He’s the navigator, DJ, snack manager, campsite helper, and steady problem-solver who helps make long road trips and busy adventures possible. From setting up camp to keeping everyone entertained on travel days, he plays a huge role in making each adventure memorable.
Ciara
Ciara is a Girl Scout who loves exploring new places, earning Junior Ranger badges, discovering fun facts, and sharing her thoughts about each adventure. She enjoys scouting, travel, creative activities, and learning through hands-on experiences. In addition to adventuring, she participates in roller derby, plays both the cello and piano, and enjoys performing in local children’s community theater productions. Whether visiting a national park, exploring a museum, or trying something completely new, she’s always excited for the next adventure.
Riley
Riley is a Cub Scout who brings energy, excitement, humor, and curiosity to every trip. He loves exploring outdoors, spotting wildlife, discovering cool places, and finding the fun in every adventure. Riley also enjoys music and plays both the piano and guitar. Along with his sister, he enjoys acting in local children’s community theater productions. From camping trips and road trips to parks and family activities, Riley is always ready to jump into the next experience with enthusiasm.
