National Park & Road Trip Travel Advisor

Dispersed camping on edge of N. Grand Canyon

My name is Carrie, owner of Road Trips With a View LLC, and I specialize in designing personalized travel experiences for individuals, families, and small groups. I plan unforgettable U.S. road trips, scenic drives, and national park adventures, along with custom vacations tailored to each traveler’s interests, pace, and budget. With years of hands-on travel planning experience and having personally visited more than half of the U.S. National Parks, I bring in-depth knowledge, trusted resources, and a genuine passion for creating unforgettable adventures. At Road Trips With a View, I take the stress out of vacation planning so you don’t have to spend hours researching destinations, accommodations, activities, and transportation. I handle the heavy lifting — creating thoughtful recommendations, uncovering hidden gems, and organizing the details — so you can focus on the excitement of your trip. Every itinerary is custom-built around your interests, travel style, and budget. Nothing is pre-packaged or one-size-fits-all.

I offer two types of travel support: Full travel planning or Recommendations only.

Full Travel Planning: Full travel planning is a comprehensive, start-to-finish service. I design a detailed, personalized itinerary tailored to your interests, travel style, pace, and budget. This includes:

• Destination guidance and route planning
• Lodging recommendations based on your preferences
• Activity and excursion suggestions
• Day-by-day structure
• Logistics coordination (timing, driving distances, park reservations, etc.)
• Booking links and resources
• Ongoing support as questions come up

This option is ideal if you want everything thoughtfully organized into a clear, seamless plan without having to research or piece it together yourself. I handle the strategy and structure — you simply book using the provided links and enjoy the trip.

Recommendations Only: This option is lighter and more flexible. Instead of a fully structured itinerary, I provide personalized suggestions based on what you’re looking for. For example:

• A list of recommended places to stay
• top things to do in an area,
• Suggested scenic drives,
• Hidden gems and must-see stops. 

You’ll still benefit from my expertise and research, but you’ll organize the details and build the schedule yourself. This works well if you enjoy planning but want professional input to point you in the right direction.

Simple Way to Think About It -

Full Planning = A personalized road map with everything thoughtfully organized.

Recommendations = Expert guidance and ideas, with you doing the organizing.

Both options are designed to save you time and give you confidence — it just depends on how much hands-on planning support you’d like.