U.S. National Parks Box Trip Starter Kit
Twenty-four national parks, one box. Draw one, and let the landscape choose you.
This is the US National Parks edition of the Box Trip, the way we have picked our own destinations for years. You print the slips, fold them into a box or jar, and draw one when you are ready to plan. Whatever comes out is where you are going.
The kit is a 9-page PDF. It includes a cover, a Start Here page that explains the method, a two-page park reference, a Draw Day worksheet and four pages of destination slips.
What’s Included
Start Here: how a Box Trip works, from filling the box to drawing a destination
Park reference (2 pages): state, best time to go and a suggested trip length for all 24 parks
Draw Day worksheet: a place to record your park and the first steps to plan it
Destination slips (4 pages): 24 slips to cut and fold, from Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon to Zion, Acadia and Denali
How It Works
Print the slips and cut along the dashed lines.
Fold each slip at the tick marks so the name is hidden inside.
Put them in a box, bowl or jar.
Draw one. Turn to the reference pages for the best time to go and a suggested length.
Fill in the Draw Day worksheet and start planning.
Take out any park you have already visited, or add your own on a blank slip.
Printing Tips
US Letter size (8.5 x 11 in). Print at 100% or “fit to page” so the slips stay the same size.
The pages print cleanly in black and white. The cover is meant for the screen.
Plain white paper works. Cardstock holds up best for the slips.
FAQ
What do I need? A printer, scissors and something to hold the slips.
Is this a physical product? No. It is a digital download. You will receive a link to the PDF after checkout.
Can I print it more than once? Yes, for your own household. Please do not resell or share the file.
Do I need reservations? Some parks require timed entry, permits or advance lodging in busy seasons. Check nps.gov for current conditions before you go.
Why these 24 parks? They span many regions and landscapes, from desert canyons and glaciers to forests and coastlines, so every draw feels like a real trip. It is not a complete list of the country’s national parks.
