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.
We love national parks and one of the most unique experiences we've had was at Big Bend National Park, which lies right on the Rio Grande River bordering Mexico. In this area, there is a perfectly safe place to cross into Mexico, enjoy a half day, and cross back. The Boquillas…
Big Bend National Park is great for kids! There are many short hikes just right for all ages. Make sure to use our family guide to learn all about Big Bend and what it has to offer. While you're there, try a few of these easy hikes. These are our recommendations…
Tuff Canyon Overlook in Big Bend barely qualifies as a hike at just 0.5 miles roundtrip. We actually clocked it at around 0.4, but park literature has it at half a mile. This hike, though, is an easy, fun walk to a deep canyon of white volcanic tuff rock. It is…
Santa Elena Canyon Trail is the most picturesque hike in Big Bend National Park. This hike runs 1.7 miles roundtrip, but does have a significant climb into the canyon. This trail receives some shade except at midday, and may require some wading, though it was dry when we visited. We loved…
Sam Nail Ranch is a very short hike in Big Bend National Park. This hike, located in the Castolon area, takes you down to a dry wash where Sam Nail settled his family over one hundred years ago. There isn't too much of the ranch left to see, but the area…
The Rio Grande Village Nature Trail in Big Bend National Park was our favorite short hike for kids. This hike begins in the southeast corner of the park just outside the Rio Grande Village. Turn left at the four-way stop and drive to the trailhead. This hike is great for seeing…