115. Points, Parks & Planning: Exploring 3 Pacific Northwest National Parks with Travel Journalist, Cami

This week, we sat down with travel journalist and itinerary expert Cami from Secrets of Travel Journalist to talk all things Pacific Northwest National Parks. From Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier and the North Cascades, Cami shared how she uses points and miles to make incredible trips happen without blowing the budget, and gave us a peek into how she approaches trip planning with intention and creativity.We talked about the magic of Forks (yes, the rainiest town in the continental U.S.), how tide charts can completely shape your beach experience, and why fried bread tacos should definitely be on your must-try list. We also dug into the details of booking flights, rental cars (pro tip: check Costco!), and accommodations—like the cozy Dewdrop Inn—while highlighting ways to maximize travel credits and loyalty programs to make every dollar go further.Cami brought us along on her hikes through stunning landscapes like Doubtful Lake, shared her favorite waterfall moments at Mount Rainier, and gave us tips for navigating the unpredictable weather that comes with outdoor adventure. We loved hearing about her family travels and how she plans around everyone's needs to make trips both fun and accessible.If you're planning a trip to the PNW—or just dreaming of one—this episode is full of ideas, tips, and inspiration to help you make the most of your next national park adventure.Submit Your Summer Roadtrip Series Story HEREFacebook Group | Support the Show: Buy Us A CoffeeSponsors For This EpisodeTourRadar's MEGA Sale!Find Us On InstagramMary Ellen | JoMentioned in this EpisodeFREE Washington 10 Day ItineraryLinksChase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksFlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!30% off the CardPointers subscription!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!