Ben A’an is one of the most popular peaks to climb in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. In a land of long distance hikes like the West Highland Way, the Ben A’an hike is a rare short hiking trail in the Trossachs which offers incredible views of two lochs from the summit.
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The Whangie Walk: Trail Guide, Parking, Map and Tips
The Whangie walk is a medium-length, family-friendly hike in Scotland’s Kilpatrick Hills, near Loch Lomond. It’s known for its unusual rock formation, open hill views, and kid-friendly route. It’s a popular hike for the rock passage and views of Loch Lomond, but kids will especially like it for the rocks, which are easy and fun to climb on.
Amsterdam with Kids
Amsterdam has a pretty wild reputation – the Red Light District, etc., but it also has an contrasting reputation as one of the best family destinations in Europe. With the wild side being the stronger mental image, we were a little nervous about how our visit to Amsterdam with kids would go. As it turns out, we had a great four days in Amsterdam with kids (ages 7 & 9). Yes, there were things I wish they hadn’t seen in store fronts, etc., but it’s amazing at what they don’t even notice.
Bryce Canyon National Park with Kids: Best Hikes + Tips
We visited Bryce Canyon National Park with kids in mid-April (our two kids were 3 & 5 at the time). Our family loves being active while enjoying the beauty of nature, so Bryce Canyon was a perfect outdoor destination for us. We spent 5 days hiking in Bryce Canyon with kids and enjoying all the beauty it has to offer.
Devil’s Garden Trail in Arches National Park With Kids
The Devil’s Garden Trail in Arches National Park has some of the park’s most outstanding scenery. Unfortunately for families with smaller kids, it is also one of the most difficult hikes within the park. This doesn’t mean that you need to stay away though; families can easily do a lot of this trail and enjoy some epic scenery along the way.
Capitol Reef National Park With Kids: Hikes + Tips
We visited Capitol Reef National Park with kids in early-May (our two kids were 5 & 3 years old at the time). To be honest, before we planned our family road trip to Utah, we hadn’t even heard of Capitol Reef National Park. We were well aware of Utah’s other four super-star national parks, so we were intrigued to discover Utah has a fifth national park – Capitol Reef!
Best Hikes in Capitol Reef: Frying Pan to Cassidy Arch
While we may not have done all the hikes in Capitol Reef National Park, we are going out on a limb and calling the best hike in Capitol Reef National Park. For the final day of our family trip to Capitol Reef, we strung together three one-way hikes into one continuous back-to-back hiking trail: Frying Pan Trail to Cassidy Arch Trail to Grand Wash Trail.
Capitol Gorge Trail, Capitol Reef: Easy Hike With Kids
Capitol Gorge Trail is one of those hikes which is just naturally fun for the kids. It’s flat, it’s sandy, and the towering canyon walls keep them close so they can run wild and not get too far. It’s one of the best kid-friendly hikes in Capitol Reef National Park.
Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef: Hike With Kids
Hickman Bridge is one of the most popular hikes in Capitol Reef National Park and is a good introduction to the park. This easy, scenic hike begins by following the Fremont River before starting to climb along the side of a large hill. The views of the surrounding cliffs and valley get impressive quickly.
Chimney Rock Trail in Capitol Reef (With Kids)
Chimney Rock is an impressive, towering natural spire which rises over 300 feet above the road. The Chimney Rock Trail takes you to the top of a mesa where you can look down on Chimney Rock as well as the amazing scenery up and down the valley.