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.
Bristlecone Loop in Bryce Canyon is a short 1 mile loop that begins at the end of the scenic road in Bryce. It hikes through the ancient bristlecone trees from Yovimpa Point around to Rainbow Point. You can also hike it the other way around if you want since it's a loop.…
The trailhead for Mossy Cave is located outside of the main section of Bryce Canyon National Park, though this trail is part of the park and maintained by the Park Service. The trail is very short, and there are two great payoffs along the way: A waterfall, and Mossy Cave. This…
We visited Zion National Park during Spring Break, and toward the end of the week, we started to notice more and more people arriving. There were lines to enter the park, as well as to get on the shuttle, and we weren't even there during the peak summer season. We love…
Pipe Spring National Monument is an LDS history site that is run by the National Park Service because it is a National Monument. It lies in Arizona just over the border between Kanab and Hurricane. Pipe Spring is a fort that very much resembles Cove Fort in southern Utah. The…
Wondering which hikes in Zion National Park your little ones can handle? We've done all the research for you and put together this handy Zion Kid Hikes guide that will help you plan the perfect vacation. Simply click on a link to be taken to our full review of each hike,…
Along with Emerald Pools, the trail that we most highly recommend for families in Zion National Park is Canyon Overlook Trail. This hike comes with a stern warning, though: Steep cliffs are very prevalent, and the drops would lead to certain death. We're firm on this, because parents must be aware…