Joy R Cutrone

Joy Cutrone is a passionate traveler, writer, and guide for families navigating the joys—and challenges—of multi-generational travel. Drawing from years of adventures across America’s national parks with her own parents and kids—spanning elementary school through college and beyond—Joy shares practical insights and heartfelt stories to help families foster connection, curiosity, and appreciation at every stage of growth. From wide-eyed wonder to eye-rolling resistance to rediscovered awe, she embraces it all with humor, honesty, and love. Her Travel Fam Park Guides™ series on America’s national parks brings this journey to life with relatable guidance and actionable tips.

Joy believes in the transformative power of travel, self-expression, and family adventures to create lifelong memories. When she’s not exploring or writing, she creates mixed media art and advocates for mindful professionalism in the rental property industry. She lives on a farm in Maine with her husband and pets, welcoming her young adult kids home for new adventures—when they’re not off making their own.

Follow Joy to discover her latest guidebooks, journals, and creative resources to inspire and celebrate your family’s adventures—one meaningful trip at a time.