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.
One of the things to see on your trip to Washington, DC is the Supreme Court Building. Located at the far east end of the National Mall across from the Capitol building, the Supreme Court is open to visitors. Tours start on either side of the stairs and you can actually…
We visited Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on a recent trip to Washington, DC. Having lived out west all of our lives, we were surprised by some of the history of this park, but we still found it very beautiful, particularly during the Fall. History of Shenandoah After the creation of…
We did an awesome hike in Shenandoah National Park. It is called Dark Hollow Waterfall, and the waterfall is amazing! This hike is only 1.4 miles roundtrip, but it is a little steep as you walk directly down to the waterfall. The trail down to Dark Hollow Falls is stunningly beautiful!…
Along with Delicate Arch, Devils Garden is a major draw in Arches National Park. This very popular trail runs up to 8 miles though we rarely go that far. It passes half a dozen unique and beautiful arches along the way and ends at a finger of stone called the Dark…
The Balanced Rock trail at Arches National Park is perfectly flat and very short. This hike is around a quarter mile and walks around Balanced Rock offering different perspectives of this incredible feature. This is a great first hike in the park since it is one of the first things you…
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a long way off the beaten path for us at Utah's Adventure Family. It is located in central Florida, and we visited on a recent trip to DisneyWorld. This National Monument is a great way to spend a few hours learning some amazing American…