Morgan Holdway

Yosemite National Park! It's been a dream of mine for years, and one of the biggest reasons is the chance to hike Half Dome. My favorite hikes are the kind that push you to your limits but reward you with an incredible, awe-inspiring payout. Lately, I find that I dream more of experiencing Yosemite with my daughter and watching her eyes light up at the at the breathtaking views. Seeing her excitement and wonder in Yosemite would make the adventure even more unforgettable.

I have visited 16 National Parks with my husband (10 of those with our little girl). Out of all our adventures, what stands above the rest is our daughter's first National Park roadtrip at 9 months old. We flew into Las Vegas from Kentucky and hit all 5 of Utah's National Parks. Hiking the narrows in Zion was a dream. We played in the sand on the banks of the Virgin River, had a picnic, and she was so content that she fell asleep in her carrier. It's a memory I play in my head over and over.

With $10,000, I would bring my parents and Mother in Law along for an epic National Park adventure with hiking, horseback riding, white water rafting, climbing, and just create amazing memories together. I'd also invest funds in the nature preserve forest preschool where I teach. I would then continue to forge new adventures with my daughter. Spending time in nature is shaping her into the most kind, confident, courageous little girl.