Northgate Peaks Trail in Zion National Park (With Kids)

Easy Zion National Park hikes

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.

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Our Favorite Family-Friendly Cities in the US

Family Can Travel - 48 Hours in Charleston South Carolina with Kids - a great splash park at Waterfront Park near Queen Street entrance

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.

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11 Amazing USA National Parks for Families

Kids hiking on a family vacation in Shenandoah National Park Virginia.

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.

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12 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hikes on Hawaii

The Puna Trail is the best kid-friendly hiking trail on the Big Island of 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.

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Where To Go Snorkeling On The Big Island With Kids

The Brewer family, from the Family Can Travel blog, stand with their snorkel gear on at the Captain Cook Memorial, the best place to go snorkeling with kids on the Big Island.

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.

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2 Days in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with Kids

Celine Brewer, owner of FamilyCanTravel.com, watches the Kilauea volcano erupt with her kids in the dark at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.

Believe it or not, the main reason we planned our family trip to the Big Island of Hawai‘i wasn’t to spend time at the beaches, it was to go hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We love to visit beautiful tropical destinations with our kids, so when we found out that the Big Island was home to some excellent hiking, we were in!

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7 Family-Friendly Joshua Tree National Park Hotels

Ryan Mountain Trail is one of the best hikes in Joshua Tree

As a family who loves the beauty of nature and outdoor activities, we loved our family trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree has everything you need for a perfect family vacation, from rich cultural history to outdoor adventures and natural wonders. 

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