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 Lake Quinault Area of Olympic National Park actually lies just outside of Olympic’s boundary in Olympic National Forest. There is plenty to do in this area, and planning a half day to a full day seemed about right to get a sense of the area. Below are a few highlights…
Cascade Falls is a short hike to a pretty little waterfall in the Lake Quinault area of Olympic National Forest. This hike runs gently uphill, and is roughly 2 miles roundtrip, though there are several routes, so distances may vary. The Cascade Falls hike starts right across the street from the…
Quinault Rainforest Nature Trail is a short natural trail located just outside Olympic National Park in Olympic National Forest. There is a five dollar day use fee, but if you have a National Park Pass, you can place it on your dashboard and avoid the fee. This nature trail offers a…
Phelps Lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in Grand Teton National Park. When considering this hike, please note that there is a 7 mile loop around the lake, and a much shorter loop that goes to the edge of the Lake. We did this shorter loop called Lake Creek-Woodland…
Do you have a favorite waterfall in Yellowstone National Park? We have visited many waterfalls in this park, but Cave Falls quickly rose to the top of our list for a few reasons. One, it is a roadside waterfall, which means minimal walking. Two, we got up close and personal with…
Behind the Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone is a quick hike to a lovely waterfall. Lost Falls in Yellowstone is only 0.4 of a mile round trip. Though the trail goes slightly uphill, the elevation gain is not an issue. This is a great hike for kids though we didn’t take Grandma…