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.
There are so many great, short hikes in Arches National Park. For our full list, go to Arches Kid Hikes. There is a great hike to introduce you to the park as you come in. Just past the Visitor Center, there is a parking area on the left side of the…
Chimney Rock Loop is a moderate hike in Capitol Reef National Park. Though Chimney Rock can easily be seen from the roadside parking lot, this hike takes you to the foot of beautiful soaring red rock walls that are especially beautiful in the morning or evening sunlight. We loved the views…
The Moonscape Overlook is a stunning viewpoint east of Capitol Reef National Park. To visit this area, you'll need a vehicle with good clearance and the patience to drive slowly along the rocky roads. The reward is a sprawling overview of a cold, gray world that looks strikingly like the surface…
Southern Utah is known for some amazing landscapes, but some of the most amazing that we've seen are the Bentonite Hills at the Mars Desert Research Station and the Moonscape Overlook. Both of these sites are just east of Capitol Reef National Park. In order to reach these destinations, you are…
Death Valley National Park is the largest national park or monument in the continental United States. The distances are vast, and there is a lot to see, and a lot more that isn't really accessible. In this guide, we take you through the basics of what you need to see on…
Death Valley National Parks has a lot of great hikes for families. Though it can be very hot and punishing, there are a few hikes with some shade. There are a lot of trails with a short enough distance that a hat, sunscreen, and some water can get you through. Here's…