The Grotto Trail is a super-short, flat and easy hike in Zion Canyon National Park. This scenic walk runs through an idyllic forest along the base of a towering canyon wall. The Grotto Trail is also one of the best places in Zion Canyon to see wildlife, due to the flat, open, riverside forest opposite the canyon wall.
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Hiking Pa’rus Trail with Kids in Zion National Park
Those looking for easy Zion Canyon National Park hikes 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).
Watchman Trail – Zion National Park
The Watchman Trail in Zion National Park is a great kid-friendly hike which offers amazing views of Zion Canyon without a tremendous amount of work.
Hiking Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef National Park
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 amazing pretty quickly.
Hiking the Capitol Gorge Trail in Capitol Reef National Park
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 pinned in tightly so they can run wild and not get too far. It’s one of the best kid friendly hikes in Capitol Reef.
Delicate Arch Trail with Kids in Arches National Park
The Delicate Arch Trail is the most popular hike in Arches National Park for good reason. The hike to Delicate Arch is scenic and enjoyable, and the up-close views of this highly photogenic arch are pretty incredible.
Goblin Valley State Park with Kids
With famous national parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon and Arches, it’s got to 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!
Things to do in Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Nestled high in the mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Avandaro, Valle de Bravo, Mexico is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Valle de Bravo is where Mexico City’s upper-class comes to enjoy their weekends, so after spending 5 days in Mexico City with kids we thought we’d join them!