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.
Teapot Lake is another great hike in the Uintah Mountains along the Mirror Lake Highway. The lake can be viewed from the road, so this is a simple 1 mile stroll along the shore. There is a narrow pullout for Teapot Lake (26.3 miles from Kamas) just before you reach…
Fairy Falls is the best hike in Yellowstone if your kids can handle the distance. At nearly 5 miles roundtrip, the distance is a little daunting for our 2 and 5 year-old. Luckily the trail is nice and flat, and the payoff is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Yellowstone.…
Call it an urban hike or call it a nature walk, Dripping Rock Trail is really fun. We know that a dripping rock doesn't sound amazing, but you will be pleasantly surprised. And the best part is that anyone can hike this trail because it is paved, flat, and runs 1.0…
We had spent 3 days in Yellowstone without seeing a single moose. The rangers there all told us that moose don't get seen much in Yellowstone anymore-- you have to go to the Tetons for that. So that is exactly what we did. We arrived at the Jenny Lake Visitor's Center…
This may be our favorite hike in Yellowstone National Park. The destination is so beautiful, and we have seen so many things along the trail. But be warned: though very short, this trail is very steep and you have to take it slow. Those with health issues may want to skip…
Lost Lake hike is a short hike in the Tower/Roosevelt section of the park that can be done as an out-an-back, or ideally as a shuttle if you have someone to move the car. The Lost Lake hike takes you from Roosevelt Junction to the Petrified Tree, both of which have…