Joshua Tree National Park may look like a rugged desert wilderness at first, but don’t let that fool you. Some of the best Joshua Tree hikes for kids are short, scenic, and surprisingly manageable for families.
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Palm Canyon Trail: Kid-Friendly Palm Springs Hike
When we were looking for family-friendly things to do on our family trip to Palm Springs, we knew we wanted a hike that felt different from the dry desert trails we had already done. The Palm Canyon Trail with kids ended up being a perfect family outing. It gave us shade, water, towering palm trees and a great family adventure.
Palm Desert Cross Trail Loop With Kids
If you’re looking for a scenic kid-friendly desert hike, the Palm Desert Cross Trail Loop with kids is a great option. We hiked it during our family trip to Palm Springs, and it worked really well for our family.
4 Easy Hikes in Palm Springs for Families
Palm Springs is a great destination for families who love getting outside, but not every desert hike is going to be a good fit with kids. Between the heat, sun exposure and rocky terrain, it’s worth choosing your trails carefully. These easy hikes in Palm Springs for families are the ones we enjoyed most during our family trip to Palm Springs.
Living Desert Hike: Wilderness Loop With Kids
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly Palm Desert hike that feels like a real desert adventure, the Wilderness Loop Trail is well worth considering. This Living Desert Hike gives families a chance to leave the zoo paths behind and hike through rocky desert scenery, a fun boulder field and beautiful views from the slopes of Eisenhower Mountain.
Ryan Mountain Trail in Joshua Tree: Family Hike Guide
There are plenty of easy walks in Joshua Tree, but if your family is ready for a bit more of a challenge, the Ryan Mountain Trail with kids is well worth considering. This short but steady uphill hike climbs to one of the best viewpoints in Joshua Tree National Park, with wide-open desert views, rocky landscapes and a sense of accomplishment at the summit.
Panorama Loop Trail in Joshua Tree with Kids
If the main areas of Joshua Tree National Park are all starting to look the same, we recommend making time for the Black Rock Canyon area. It feels noticeably different from the busier parts of the park, and hiking the Panorama Loop Trail with kids is a great option for families looking for a longer, quieter Joshua Tree hike with plenty of desert scenery.
See the Amalfi Coast with Kids in One Day
With only one day to experience the Amalfi Coast with kids, we knew we needed a plan that would let us see as much as possible. We were based in Sorrento, so we looked for the easiest and most enjoyable option to see the most famous locations along the Amalfi Coast. We booked a ferry package with NLG, which took us from Sorrento to Amalfi, then on to Positano, before returning to Sorrento.
Pompeii with kids
Our kids had read several books on Pompeii, so when we told them we wanted to go on a family trip to Italy, they practically begged us to go to Pompeii. After looking into the region and discovering that Pompeii was close to the Amalfi Coast and the beautiful island of Ischia, we decided to visit Pompeii with kids.
3 Days in Ischia with Kids
When we told our kids we were planning another family trip to Italy, they both begged to go to Pompeii. After looking into visiting Pompeii with kids, we realized we’d have some extra time in our itinerary and wanted to visit one of the nearby islands in the Gulf of Naples. At first, Capri seemed the obvious choice, but the more we looked into it, Ischia emerged as the clear winner for our family. We chose to visit Ischia with kids for three days for its mix of amazing outdoor activities and cultural attractions.