Best Hikes in Capitol Reef: Frying Pan to Cassidy Arch

capitol reef hiking with kids

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.

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Capitol Gorge Trail, Capitol Reef: Easy Hike With Kids

hiking capitol gorge trail 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.

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Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef: Hike With Kids

Hickman Bridge Trail Capitol Reef National Park 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.

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Chimney Rock Trail in Capitol Reef (With Kids)

Chimney Rock in Capitol Reef National Park Utah

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.

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Goblin Valley State Park with Kids

Goblin Valley State Park with Kids

With famous national parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon and Arches, it must be hard for the Utah state parks to get some attention. Don’t let that stop you though! A visit to Goblin Valley State Park with kids is so much fun! If you ask our kids, Goblin Valley was one of their favorite things to do in Utah!

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Canyonlands National Park with Kids

Canyonlands National Park with Kids

When planning a family vacation to Utah, it can be hard to choose between visiting Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. With double the number of annual visitors, Arches is the more popular of the two Moab national parks but we encourage you to take a closer look at visiting Canyonlands with kids.

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11 Family Friendly Destinations in Mexico

two kids throw sand in the air while on a family beach vacation to the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Mexico is my happy place – I could travel there with my family again and again. With a rich blend of culture, tropical scenery, adventure, and relaxation, Mexico is an incredible destination for a family holiday. We have traveled to Mexico with our kids on many occasions and are eager to share our eleven favorite family friendly destinations in Mexico.

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Mexico with Kids: Top Destinations & Family-Friendly Tips

Dan and Celine Brewer, owners of FamilyCanTravel.com, play on the beach while on a family trip to Mexico with kids in Cabo San Lucas.

For our family, Mexico is our happy place. With a magical blend of vibrant culture, lush tropical scenery, easygoing beach time, and plenty of adventure, a trip to Mexico with kids makes it an amazing choice for a family holiday. If your family dreams of clambering over jungle-cloaked ruins, snorkeling in clear turquoise water, or tasting authentic local food, you can design a Mexico trip to fit your family’s style.

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San José del Cabo With Kids: 3-Day Family Itinerary

To be honest, I’ve never really wanted to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Built primarily for tourism over the past few decades, Cabo San Lucas just doesn’t feel like an authentic Mexican experience. San José del Cabo, on the other hand, has roots going back to the 1700s and is an authentic colonial town that has developed naturally over the years. When we planned our trip to swim with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico with kids, we made sure to include room in our itinerary for 3 days in San José del Cabo with kids.

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8 Fun Things to do in La Paz With Kids (Mexico)

Celine Brewer, owner of FamilyCanTravel.com, prepares to go snorkeling with whale sharks on a family trip to La Paz, Mexico with kids.

Celine and I have dreamed of swimming with whale sharks for as long as I can remember. But, after our kids came along, we wanted to wait until our kids were old enough to do it too! When we decided to go to Los Cabos, Mexico for a family Christmas vacation, we knew we had to make the short trip to La Paz with kids, so we could all swim with the whale sharks.

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