The Laundry can wait!
Let adventures unfold.

  • 50 States.

  • 50 National Parks.

  • 10 Disney Parks.

Our mission is to complete these three challenges by 2035. Dozens of maps, trail guides, and theme park tickets await plus so many Excel spreadsheets ahead. Follow our family on our travels and the in-between!

The Turnwald Family posing around the wooden sign at Olympic National Park under a clear sky with trees and a deer in the background.

The Turnwalds

We’re the Turnwalds: planners, adventurers, Disney rope-droppers, and memory-makers, figuring it out one trip at a time. Life moves fast, but we’re trying to savor it.

  • Chicago city skyline along Lake Michigan, with tall buildings, roads, and a beach visible.

    States

    Catch up on our travels through all 50 states and get inspired to plan your own adventure.

    States
  • Sign that reads 'Welcome to Lake Crescent Olympic National Park' near a lake with mountains in the background, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

    National Parks

    Follow along as we explore 50 National Parks, sharing our experiences to inspire your next outdoor trip.

    National Parks
  • Family at Disneyland with Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background, children dressed in themed clothing, cherry blossom trees..

    Theme Parks

    Come visit 10 Disney Parks (or a few others). Magic, memories, and practical tips to help you plan your trip.

    Theme Parks
  • A young girl with long blonde hair smiling, standing in front of her science project display board titled 'What the Ohio fizz?' at a school science fair.

    In-Between

    Not everything will be travel. Explore the moments, mishaps, and memories that happen between our 3 challenges.

    In-Between

I’ve always joked that on my death bed, I will never look back and say something like, “I wish I had mowed the lawn more” or “I wish I had folded more laundry”.

Check out our travels on Youtube - Coming Soon!

Too Long, Didn’t Read? No worries, we filmed it.

Whether you’re looking for ideas for your next adventure, feel inspired to explore, or just want to live vicariously through our family chaos (someone will probably be crying because they didn’t get the bucket seat in the van). Our YouTube channel has you covered. Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!

James and Amanda Turnwald with their daughters stand in front of the Millennium Falcon at Disneyland.
A smiling couple taking a selfie in Hawaii during sunset, with the ocean and a partly cloudy sky in the background.