We are the biggest fans of the National Parks. We try to visit as many as we can whenever we travel anywhere. There are so many cool things to see inside these parks. So many beautiful places and so much to learn!
Our boys have over 100 different junior ranger badges from National Parks, and other National Sites throughout Utah and the United States.
We also know that visiting a National Park requires some good information and planning, so we share all the details from our visit on these posts. We give tips and tricks, and all the things you need to know.
There are also specific posts about some of our favorite hikes in the national sites. This is to help you choose which trails are going to work for your family.
The Wonderland Trail is a short easy hike in Acadia National Park that allows you to check out a few tide pools. The distance is very manageable at just 1.4 miles roundtrip, and because this hike is very close to Ship Harbor Trail, you can easily pair the two, though they…
Ship Harbor Trail in Acadia National Park is a beautiful hike through the forest to some tide pools. The trailhead for this park is a very short distance from Wonderland Trailhead making these two walks an ideal pairing. Plan for low tide if you want to check out the tide pools…
One of the most amazing ways to see a national park is on the back of a bike. The wind blows through your hair, the scents are in the air, and you can stop and look at whatever you like. We found that biking in Bryce Canyon is particularly enjoyable. This…
Upper Calf Creek Falls is an amazing waterfall that requires a short, strenuous hike to reach. This trail is popular because there are swimming holes to cool off, and the waterfall creates a tiny oasis in the southern Utah desert. This trail is quite a bit shorter than its sister Lower…
We recently visited Bryce Canyon and we stayed at Ruby's Inn. Ruby's Inn is in the prime location for visiting this National Park, and it offers so many amenities and things to do. It definitely is a great spot to stay. Here are the reasons we enjoyed staying at Ruby's Inn.…
Ruby's Inn runs a rodeo in Bryce Canyon City just outside of the national park. This small venue is a fun way to spend the evening with family while visiting the area. If you are looking for an old west adventure while visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, check out the Bryce…