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.
Grand Canyon National Park isn't the ideal place to hike with children. The hikes are long, steep, somewhat dangerous, and unforgivably hot. We've rounded up our favorite kid friendly hikes so you can make the most of your time in Grand Canyon. Click on the link to read about each hike…
The South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon walks rim to rim, and would be grueling for even the best hiker. However, many people hike as far as Ooh-Aah Point before turning around and heading back up to the South Rim. This hike is doable for kids and relatively safe, unlike the…
Trail of Time is a 1.8 mile walk along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is relatively flat, easy, and appropriate for wheels. All visitors to Grand Canyon's South Rim should do this hike as it is informative, interesting, and safe. Location This Trail of Time is a one-way…
The South Rim Trail in the Grand Canyon is a great way to view the canyon. It runs twelve miles all along the rim, passing hotels, Visitor Centers, and thousands of people. We've picked our favorite part to give you a taste of what the Grand Canyon South Rim Trail has…
Bright Angel is a very long trail (12 miles RT) in Grand Canyon National Park that isn’t appropriate for kids. However, because Grand Canyon doesn’t have a lot of great hikes for kids, you can turn the Bright Angel trail into an acceptable adventure by hiking a little below the rim.…
Montezuma Castle National Monument is a very busy historical site located off the freeway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. Because of its proximity to the freeway, the site is always busy, but it is really amazing to see. There are actually two parts to this national monument: the Castle and the Well.…