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.
Ebenezer's Barn and Grill is part of Ruby's Inn, and features a chuckwagon dinner with live country music. The music is provided by The Bryce Canyon Wranglers. We spent an evening at Ebenezer's and had an amazing time eating and singing along with the band. In 1874, Ebenezer Bryce is said…
Chesler Park Viewpoint is a long out-and-back trail in the Needles section of Canyonlands National Park. This trail runs nearly six miles without a clear destination, which is longer than we recommend for most families, but with our boys getting older, it was just right for us. If you are looking…
Pothole Point is a very short, very easy hike just right for toddlers in the Needles section of Canyonlands National Park. This hike is perfectly flat, has sure footing, and features a few fun places to explore, which makes it a hit with the 5 and under crowd. If you have…
The Stone Storehouse in Canyonlands National Park Needles area is a short walk to an old ruin. The trail is simple and has an interpretive guide about the local plants. This hike has also been called Roadside Ruin, but the National Park is updating the name. Stone Storehouse Trail is found…
Cave Spring is our boys favorite hike in the Needles section of Canyonlands National Park. This is because the hike is short, easy, shady, and features two ladders, which they love. There is a small parking lot for this trail, and it usually isn't very busy. The trail crosses though a…
There is an unbelievable panoramic viewpoint on the farthest south tip of Island in the Sky at Canyonlands National Park. The Grand View Point in Canyonlands looks out over the Needles section of the park more than 15 miles to the south as the crow flies. Many people drive to the…