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.
Mosaic Canyon is one of our favorite hikes in Death Valley National Park. One great thing about this trail is that you can choose the distance that best suits your group. Best of all, this canyon has a variety of fun obstacles and very beautiful scenery. We highly recommend hiking at…
Ubehebe Crater is a massive crater created by a volcanic explosion in Death Valley. The crater is 500 feet deep, a half-mile across, and 1.75 miles around. You can do this hike and see the crater from all angles if you like. We walked all the way around the crater, which…
Harmony Borax Works Trail is a very short trail in Death Valley National Park. The trailhead can be found just north of Furnace Creek. The hike is like a nature walk through history. The trail is not paved, but it is flat and would be appropriate for wheels. The Harmony Borax…
Golden Canyon is our must-do hike in Death Valley National Park. This hike is mostly flat and easy. The canyon is absolutely beautiful, and there are plenty of places to explore. You can hike as far as you want, or walk briefly into the canyon before turning around. Golden Canyon in…
The Natural Bridge Hike in Death Valley is down near Badwater Basin. This is about as far south as you want to go in this national park. The Natural Bridge Hike is a climb, but it is an impressive rock feature. The trail is only 0.6 miles roundtrip, so we rate…
Joshua Tree National Park is really an amazing place. Though we have Joshua trees in Utah, they don't grow in large concentrations, and they don't get as tall as the ones in the park. There are also amazing rock formations that remind us of southern Utah parks like Zion and Arches.…