Most people visit the Grand Canyon in the summer. It’s easier when kids are out of school. But if you think that’s the only or best time to go, it’s not. In the summer, the canyon is a furnace, with temperatures at the bottom routinely soaring past 100°F. It is crowded, sweaty, and often dangerous…
What happens when you have two kids who want to do completely different things on a trip? One wants to hike for miles, and the other thinks a half-mile sounds long? Or a multi-generational group with different interests and abilities? Is it possible to have a family-friendly national park vacation that everyone will enjoy even…
Let’s be honest: Planning a trip to one National Park can be stressful. Planning a road trip to visit five of them in a single week? That can be downright overwhelming. The ‘Utah Mighty 5’, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, is one of the most spectacular road trips in the United States….
National parks with snow-covered mountains and glaciers might sound a bit chilly for spring break, but our parks are incredibly diverse. If you want something more unique than the beach, there are amazing national park options for spring break. With the right trip plan, kids will actually put down their screens to watch animals, take…
If you’re looking for a family vacation that combines fresh air, unforgettable sights, fun activities, and plenty of memories, a national park vacation is the answer. From easy hikes to wildlife sightings, these parks offer endless opportunities for families with kids of all ages to unplug, explore, and connect. And enjoy some of the most…
A few years ago, one of my closest friends from college and I decided to take a trip to Oregon with our sons. Suzanne and I don’t see each other often, but she’s always been one of those friends that I cannot speak to for months, but every conversation feels like we just talked yesterday….