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.
If you asked our boys which National Park is their favorite, they'd respond with a resounding, "Yellowstone!" But the reality is, that Grand Teton National Park is so linked to Yellowstone, that we don't even think of it as a separate park. In fact, we tend to see more animals, and…
We LOVE visiting National Parks. There are so many amazing places to visit throughout the nation, and Utah has more National Parks and Monuments than anywhere but California or Alaska. We think visiting a National Park is the perfect family adventure. Visiting them for free makes it even better. We always…
Just north of the Canyon Junction in Yellowstone, there is a picnic area and a trailhead for Cascade Lake. The picnic area is located just north of the trailhead parking, and both are easily accessible to the trail. You can use either spots as parking for this trail. It is just…
A few years ago we enjoyed the hike to Two Oceans Lake. Since we were in Grand Teton National Park again, we decided to do a hike in the same area called Emma Matilda Lake. Everything we'd read about this hike was that it was over 10 miles, but we planned…
Big Bend National Park is somewhat difficult to reach, but for those who make the trek, there are some amazing adventures. This guide will help you know what to expect, and what to pack, for your trip to Big Bend National Park. Where is Big Bend Big Bend National Park is…
A few years ago we hiked to Phelps Lake in Grand Teton National Park. On a recent trip, we found out that there is a much shorter, straighter hike to an overlook of Phelps Lake. This runs just 2.0 miles roundtrip, though it is gently uphill all the way to the…