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.
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is a beautiful mountaintop area just outside Port Angeles. This area has several amazing hikes including one must-do hike to the top of Hurricane Ridge. It is reasonably short for a summit, though, as expected, it is relatively steep. But the sweeping views allow a…
The Cirque Rim Trail is a short, easy hike in the Hurricane Ridge area of Olympic National Park. For folks who are daunted by the length or elevation gain (or parking situation) of the Hurricane Hill hike, Cirque Rim Trail is the perfect alternative. To acces the Cirque Rim Trail, park…
Madison Falls is almost a roadside waterfall in Olympic National Park because it only requires a walk of about 100 meters. There is no gain in elevation, and the trail is paved, so Madison Falls would be appropriate for anyone. The trail is even wheel-friendly, so all abilities can have a…
The best hike in the Lake Crescent Area of Olympic National Park is Marymere Falls. This hike starts just east of the lodge at a large parking area that can fill up early in the day. There is a small ranger station and bathrooms at the trailhead. The hike starts east…
The Sol Duc Area of Olympic National Park is a small area, but it does feature a large campground and two amazing hikes. This area is located about a half hour west of Crescent Lake, so you can easily visit on a half-day trip if you are staying at Crescent Lake…
The Ancient Groves Trail is located in the Sol Duc Area of Olympic National Park. This short trail is more of a nature walk. This loop runs barely a half mile through a beautiful grove of ancient trees. If visiting the Sol Duc area, it is a nice walk for children.…