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.
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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.
Our Favorite Family-Friendly Cities in the US
If you follow our family travel blog, you’ll know that we love outdoor adventures with our kids. But that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy visiting cities too. In fact, we have visited many amazing family-friendly cities in the US.
11 Amazing USA National Parks for Families
The United States of America is a beautiful country, home to some of the most beautiful natural areas I have seen anywhere in the world. Lucky for us, many of these areas of beauty have been protected to allow families to enjoy these wonders for generations to come. We have visited many of these beautiful places with our kids and are eager to share with you our list of the best national parks for families in the US.
6 Amazing Things to do on Hawaiʻi with Kids
As Canadians, we love visiting tropical destinations in winter – in fact we have been to many of the best family-friendly beach destinations in the world. So, it may surprise you that we didn’t decide to come to Hawaiʻi for its beaches… We love spending time being active in nature, so we decided to have a family vacation on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi because of all the amazing things there are to do in nature.
12 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hikes on Hawaii
When most people think of a family vacation to Hawaii, they think of long white sand beaches. While we were certainly excited to have some beach time on our trip, the primary reason we decided to go to the Big Island was to enjoy these kid-friendly hikes on Hawaii.
Where To Go Snorkeling On The Big Island With Kids
For nature loving families, there are so many reasons to visit the Big Island of Hawai‘i. There’s beautiful white sand beaches, striking volcanic landscapes and lots of amazing hiking. But one of the best ways to enjoy nature as a family is to go snorkeling on the Big Island with kids.