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.
Window View Trail is a tiny loop in the Chisos Basin of Big Bend National Park that is easy for all hikers. This hike runs only about a quarter mile and loops down to see a large gap in the mountains called The Window. This is a very popular place at…
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail is a very short, very flat walk in Big Bend National Park. This trail is located in the Dugout Wells area east of Panther Junction. This simple walk runs just a half mile, but it is easy, informative, and beautiful. The trail walks through the desert area.…
There are so many great hikes in Yellowstone National Park. We've rounded up a few of our favorites for families here. On a recent trip, we found another favorite that is great for families. Grizzly Lake in Yellowstone is located in a section of the park that we love just north…
Utah has 5 National Parks within its borders. These include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. At Utah's Adventure Family, we think it is our responsibility to help you get the most out of your vacation to these gems. This Zion National Park Family Guide is designed…
Haleakala National Park is an amazing place on the island of Maui. It has two very diverse sections that are easily visited, which include the tropical rain forest near Hana and the alpine top of a volcano 10,000 above sea level. Since these sections are non-contiguous, at least by car, it…
Haleakala National Park, located on Maui, has some amazing hikes that are just right for families. Perhaps most amazing of all is the variety of hikes, from high alpine volcano, to a bamboo forest, Haleakala has a lot to offer for hikers of all ages. We put together our list of…