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.
Freeman Homestead Trail is an easy loop hike located in the east section of Saguaro National Park. This hike is relatively flat and kid-friendly. In fact, there are interpretive signs with activities specifically designed for kids. Our boys enjoyed doing simple activities like timing their hike, looking for specific types of…
We hiked Mica View Loop in Saguaro National Park in the early morning and it was beautiful. This trail is thick with saguaros. The trail can be a bit confusing, but there are metal placards at each junction to help you along the way. Add the Mica View Loop to your…
We loved Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, but it does come with two warnings. First, this area is so close to the border with Mexico, that park literature (and rangers) remind you not to approach or pick up strangers and to keep your valuables locked up. Second, this national monument is…
North Cascades National Park is a more remote park. This park is only a few hours from Seattle, but it is tricky to technically step foot in North Cascades National Park. This national park consists of three different parks all connected together: Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Lake Chelan National Recreation…
Happy 2022! We are excited for a new year to explore our National Parks. We are so grateful for the amazing National Parks Service and all the places we are able to see and visit throughout America. There are so many worth seeing! Yellowstone National Park There will be 5 National…
Rainy Lake is our favorite hike in the Ross Lake Area of North Cascades National Park. This hike runs a couple of miles roundtrip to a beautiful lake that reflects the snowy North Cascades on its crystal clear surface. Though the lake sits at a mere 1,100 feet, it reminded us…