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.
Aztec Butte is large butte sitting just off Upheaval Dome Road in Canyonlands National Park. The butte is the starting point for two hikes, one of which is perfect even for little kids. The second hike is a little longer and steeper, but circles right around to the top of the…
Mesa Arch is a short, very popular trail in the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park. This hike is short, flat, and easy. It leads to a beautiful arch with amazing views in the background. The only drawback is the number of people that you'll pass along the…
Upheaval Dome is a short hike at the end of Upheaval Dome Road in Canyonlands Island in the Sky. This hike leads to a very odd, very unique crater. Scientists aren’t sure whether the crater was formed by a meteor, or by natural upheaval in a soft layer of rock. The…
Whale Rock in Canyonlands is a short hike to the top of a massive smooth rock shaped like a whale. This hike is especially fun for kids because of the open nature of the hike and the chance to scramble and play on the slickrock. Though there is significant climbing, the…
The Courthouse Wash Panel in Arches is a small group of petroglyphs that are visible from the highway in Moab. Though they can be seen from the car, the view isn't good, and it isn't safe to stop as there is no place to pullover. Luckily, a very short hike of…
If you are looking for a hike that is off the beaten path in Arches National Park, then check out Tower Arch. This trail is not along the main road, so many people skip it. We hiked Tower Arch in Arches on our most recent trip and we loved this trail.…