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 eye rolls, 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 ConnectionsNature's Healing PowerThe 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.