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.
The Grove of the Patriarchs in Mount Rainier National Park is a wonderful nature trail. There are some really cool sites on this trail, including a suspension bridge across the river that is quite an adventure! The trail is only 1.1 miles roundtrip, but it is well-traveled, so go early or…
Tipsoo Lake is a short, beautiful hike in Mount Rainier National Park. The hike is a small loop, just 0.8 miles around a pretty lake. Though wheels would not be able to make this hike, it is appropriate for all ages and skill levels due to how flat and simple it…
Myrtle Falls is a short, family-friendly hike in the Paradise Area of Mount Rainier National Park. This hike is flat and runs for just 1 mile round trip. You could push a wheelchair or stroller along this trail, but in order to view the waterfall, you need to walk down a…
We've had Olympic National Park on our bucket list for a long time. This is because it is large, rife with wildlife, and thick with natural beauty. When we finally made the trip, we were stunned at how beautiful Olympic Park actually is. We recommend that you put this park on…
The Lake Crescent Area is the nicest place in Olympic National Park for an extended stay. Forks, Hoh Rainforest, Hurricane Ridge, and Lake Quinault are all great places to spend a day, but if you have 3 days, we highly recommend spending at least one night at the lodge at Lake…
Hurricane Hill is an amazing hike in the Hurricane Ridge area of Olympic National Park. It is easily accessible from Port Angeles. The point of this hike is to climb to a beautiful overlook that will take your breath away. As indicated by the name, it is often windy at the…