We love hiking! We hike often all throughout the year, and have found so many great trails! There is just something special about being together as a family exploring the outdoors, and then arriving at a beautiful destination. It is a wonderful adventure for our family.
Utah has so many hikes. Thousands of different trails. We share all of the hikes that we have hiked as family, and give all the details here that you’ll need as you head out on the trail. How long, how hard, fees required, and more.
Ribbon Lake is a moderate hike in the Canyon section of Yellowstone National Park. We enjoyed the views along the canyon rim, but this was not one of our favorite Yellowstone hikes. There are several problems with this hike that make it tough for kids, though it is a nice hike…
Christian Pond is a short hike in Grand Teton National Park that starts at Colter Bay. It leads to a nice marshy pond that was full of waterfowl when we visited. The trail to Christian Pond starts at the horse corral, and the horses do follow it for the first quarter…
There are so many amazing hikes in Grand Teton National Park, but Hidden Falls is one of the most popular. This hike starts at the Jenny Lake Visitor Center and runs almost five miles to a beautiful waterfall. The great thing about this hike, though, is that instead of walking around…
While exploring Heber Valley, we found a short trail that is flat, easy, and perfect for families. The Provo River Trail is just a small section of the Middle Provo River area in Midway. The best part of this trail is the end where you can enjoy some time along the…
Pine Creek Nature Trail leads to an interesting geological feature in Heber Valley that is just right for families with kids. It begins in Wasatch Mountain State Park, so there is a $7 fee, but we never mind paying for our state and national parks. The Pine Creek Nature Trail starts…
There's a new must-do hike in Yellowstone National Park, and it's easy enough for almost everyone. The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook trail was added in 2018, and it was exactly what we were looking for. For years we've been frustrated with Grand Prismatic Spring because if you walk out there all…