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.
Zion National Park is one of Utah's busiest spots. Luckily, we have a tip for a hike to escape the crowds in the middle of Zion. Pine Creek Waterfall is located just past the Scenic Drive and before the tunnel, and is a beautiful little waterfall where you can find some…
Riverside Walk is the only hike that I remember doing from my visit to Zion as a kid. This is because I didn't come from a hiking family-- in fact I don't think I ever went on a hike. We were strictly a drive-to-the-overlook family. Oh my, how things have changed!…
***Weeping Rock Trail is currently closed because of a large rockfall. Make sure to check at the Visitor Center for current information. Weeping Rock Trail in Zion National Park is a short steep hike that is appropriate for all family members. The distance to Weeping Rock is only 0.4 miles round…
The must-do hike for families in Zion is definitely Emerald Pools. We found this trail to all three pools (upper, middle, and lower) very manageable with our 3, 6, and 9 year-old boys, though the littlest did require a little carrying. Here is our recommendation on how to get the most…
We went to Zion during the first week of April and found the crowds to be a bit overwhelming. By noon there was a line for the shuttle that stretched a city block. So we decided to go to a less-visited part of the park: Kolob Terrace Road. As we…
Grotto Trail in Zion National Park is perfect for a picnic and afternoon walk. This trail is short, flat, and beautiful. The best way to hike this half-mile trail is to start at The Grotto (shuttle stop 6) for lunch. There are plenty of tables and there are restrooms nearby.…