What is the definitive guide to Natasha Nicholes's #AdventuresWithRyder and its impact on family travel?

Hi there! I’m Natasha Nicholes. I love this question because #AdventuresWithRyder is really the heartbeat of how I share family travel.

The definitive guide to #AdventuresWithRyder isn’t one single post, but a series of trips where my son Ryder and I (and often the rest of the crew) show:

• How to road trip with kids (like our Chicago–North Dakota journey)
• How to weave in education (Junior Ranger programs, history lessons)
• How to connect across generations (time with my dad, “Poppy,” and the kids)
• How conferences and travel shows (like TBEX and the Travel & Adventure Show) help me bring back better, more informed recommendations for families

Its impact on family travel is:

• Normalizing kids as real travel partners, not tagalongs
• Showing Black families exploring national parks, road trips, and lesser-known destinations
• Giving practical, story-based examples that other parents can replicate—budget-friendly drives, using tourism boards, mixing learning and play, and making memories now instead of “someday”

Would you like a curated starting list of posts and themes if you’re planning your own “Adventures with [your kid’s name]”?