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National Park Peek: Morning Glory Pool

Welcome to my blog series called: National Park Peek where I share glimpses of YOUR national treasures. Before we even left on our trip, my daughter picked the Morning Glory Pool at Yellowstone National Park out of one of our guidebooks as THE place she wanted to visit. So on a cold morning, we hiked to furthest point on the boardwalk trails to view this spectacular geothermal pool.

I took the photo at the top of the post.

My daughter grabbed this one:

It obviously made an impression on her since she sketched this out before school one morning -- 3 months after we returned home from the trip!

Learn more about Yellowstone:

  • Official National Park Service website for Yellowstone
  • Yellowstone Today Newspaper



Veteran's Day at National Parks
Today we celebrate the Veteran's Day holiday. I believe our veteran's are also national treasures who should be honored for their service to our country -- and this weekend is one of the weekends where the National Park Service waives entrance fees to all visitors.

  • National Park Service: Honoring American Veterans
  • Free Entrance Days to National Parks

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About Michele Whiteaker

Writer mom and nature guide promoting play and empowering families to prioritize outside time since 2008. Park information gathered through my personal experiences and provided as a FREE community resource to millions of Orange County families over the past 17 years via blog and social media. Subscribe to my FREE weekly email inspiring you with park tips and play ideas.

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My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. Humbly sharing playful OC outdoor places to fit your tight budget through this unofficial and free community resource filled with time-tested recommendations from parents/caregivers like you.

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