We spent 5 days in Zion National Park with kids (who were 3 & 5 years old at the time) in mid-April. We love to go on family hikes to enjoy the beauty of nature, so a visit to Zion with kids was ideal for us. A lot of people visit Zion National Park in a single day, but Zion is one of the best national parks for families in the USA, so if you have time, we encourage you to stay longer and enjoy the many great things to do in Zion with kids.
Celine Brewer
Hiking Pa’rus Trail with Kids in Zion National Park
Those looking for a fun, easy hike in Zion National Park should look no further than the Pa’rus Trail. This flat, paved path begins at the Zion National Park Visitor Center and ends at Canyon Junction (shuttle stop #3).
Lower Emerald Pool Trail: Easy Zion Hike for Families
The Lower Emerald Pool is an easy hike in Zion National Park along a paved walking trail to a waterfall flowing into an emerald pool of water. After crossing the Virgin River on a fun half-moon bridge, the Emerald Pools trail begins to climb slowly up the side of the mountain through a well-treed patch of forest.
Riverside Walk in Zion National Park: Easy Family Hike
The Riverside Walk is an excellent family-friendly hike in Zion National Park with tons of epic scenery. While walking along the easy Riverside Walk, it really feels like Zion National Park is just showing off… the scenery is really incredible.
Angels Landing Hike in Zion: My Solo Hike
Though I love traveling with kids, I’m the first to say that I sometimes miss the days of traveling pre-kids. Don’t get me wrong, I love traveling with kids and wouldn’t have it any other way, but there are usually things we’d like to do that are impossible with kids. I do not often like to admit that things are “impossible” with kids, but I would not hike Angels Landing with kids.
Watchman Trail With Kids – Zion National Park
The Watchman Trail is a great kid-friendly hike in Zion National Park which offers amazing views of Zion Canyon without a tremendous amount of work.
Grotto Trail Zion National Park (Easy Hike for Kids)
The Grotto Trail is a super-short, family-friendly hike in Zion National Park. This scenic walk runs through an idyllic forest along the base of a towering canyon wall. The Grotto Trail is also an ideal location in Zion Canyon to see wildlife, due to the flat, open, riverside forest opposite the canyon wall.
Northgate Peaks Trail in Zion National Park (With Kids)
If you are looking to escape the crowds and the hot Zion National Park weather, the Northgate Peaks Trail is a perfect choice. Located in a remote area of the park, this family-friendly Zion National Park hike is a pleasant stroll through a mature Ponderosa Pine forest. The payoff is great views of the Northgate Peaks and the Zion Canyon in the distance.
Weeping Rock Trail in Zion National Park (With Kids)
The Weeping Rock Trail is a fun, easy family-friendly hike in Zion National Park. With a chance to get wet and see beautiful wildflowers in one of Zion’s hanging gardens, this trail offers something for everyone in the family.
Norway Packing List With Kids: What to Wear in Summer
Norway is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, but it’s variable weather makes it a tough place to pack for. Even in the peak summer tourist season, Norway will throw the entire range of weather possibilities at you, from sunny & hot to rainy & cold and everywhere in-between.
This wide range of weather possibilities makes it really hard to know what to pack for Norway. That is exactly why I put together this Norway packing list with kids, because packing for Norway with kids adds a whole extra layer of complication.