Eye Rolls & Awe:
A National Parks Road Trip with Teens
Breathtaking beauty one moment… face-melting eye rolls the next!
“For Anyone Traveling with Another Human”
“A Glorious Gem that is a Must Read!”
“A fun and inspiring journey.”
Join the Brennans and their three teens on a 7,000-mile summer adventure that changed their family. Caves, peaks and whitewater rapids brought them closer to nature. Hours on the road in “The Couch” (their comfy SUV) brought them closer to each other. Were there fights and freak outs? Of course. Giggles? Every day. Get a front row seat to fears and wide-eyed wonder in a journey that forever deepened their relationships – with one another and our spectacular country.
The book includes trip planning advice, teen-focused tips, and fascinating facts about our amazing public lands. Also find the latest research on:
Crucial Parent-Teen Connections
Nature's Healing Power
The Future of Our National Parks
“Carving out an adventure with teens is not only doable, it can be transforming, for our kids... for us... for our national treasures.”
Enjoy a 15-minute presentation about Eye Rolls & Awe followed by a fun Q&A.
Reviews for Eye Rolls & Awe
“This book provided a guideline of how to tour the national parks with kids. Made it sound like a lot of fun at the parks while also learning about your own kids! Tempting...”
- Sarah G.
“If you haven’t already been bitten by the travel bug, it will definitely get you after this inspiring romp, whether you have teenagers or not.”
- Sandy D.
“The family stories were funny, endearing, and so real, bringing me back to my own childhood family car vacations.”
- Donna F.
