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.
The Watchman Trail is an amazing 3.3 mile hike starting right at the Visitor Center in Zion National Park. Though this trail does require a climb, it is one of our new favorites in the park. We wouldn't take a toddler on this trail, but it is fairly easy for those…
Many Pools Trail is a hike in Zion National Park that won't be found in park literature. This hike is not maintained by park rangers, so it can be a little tricky to follow. Further, it requires some scrambling up the slick rock. For these reasons, we rate this hike moderate,…
There is a very short trail to some petroglyphs in Zion National Park. Park literature is pretty quiet about this destination because too many of Utah's treasures are being damaged. Sadly, even these petroglyphs show evidence of irresponsible visitors that just can't manage to Leave No Trace. So if you plan…
We love Yellowstone National Park and visit quite often. It is one of our all time favorite national parks. There is so much to see and do. We especially enjoy staying in the park because we find it makes everything a little more accessible. There is a lot of lodging in…
Happy 2025! We are excited for a new year to explore our National Parks. We are so grateful for the amazing National Parks Service and all the places we are able to see and visit throughout America. There are so many worth seeing! Every year there are some National Park Free…
We've written almost every hike in Arches National Park, and almost every one of them is appropriate for well-prepared families. There is one hike, though, that we have waited to do until our youngest was 12 years old. This is because the overall distance runs nearly 6 miles, and it is…