To be honest, we didn’t know much about Wilmington, NC at the time we were planning our Southern East Coast USA road trip. We simply wanted to break up the 8 hour drive from Charleston with kids and before beginning our Appalachian Mountains family road trip in hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
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Carlsbad Caverns with Kids
We’ve been lucky to have visited some pretty incredible caves in our world travels, including some in South Africa, Belize and the Canary Islands. Up until now, I thought they were all pretty impressive, but our visit to the Carlsbad Caverns with kids changed all of that.
White Sands National Park with Kids
If you are on a family trip to New Mexico, we strongly encourage you to visit White Sands National Park with kids. Home to the largest gypsum sand dune field in the world, the White Sands National Park is a truly special place. There are scenic drives and hiking trails for all capabilities to allow your family to enjoy the surreal, yet hauntingly beautiful landscapes within White Sands National Park.
Hiking the Wilderness Loop in Palm Desert
The Wilderness Loop Trail is a highly entertaining and scenic hike in Palm Desert. This kid-friendly Palm Desert hiking trail is one of the Living Desert hiking trails at the Palm Springs Zoo, but don’t be fooled into thinking this is some gimmicky zoo hike.
Ryan Mountain Hike with Kids in Joshua Tree National Park
The Ryan Mountain Trail is one of the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a short, steady uphill hike to the second tallest mountain within Joshua Tree. Hiking up a mountain may sound daunting, but rest easy… you can enjoy the Ryan Mountain hike with kids.
Hiking Panorama Loop Trail with Kids in Joshua Tree National Park
If the main areas of Joshua Tree National Park are all starting to look the same, we recommend a family outing over to the Black Rock Canyon region. The landscape in Black Rock Canyon looks refreshingly different than the rest of Joshua Tree National Park.
Palm Springs with Kids
Looking for a fun and easy place for a family vacation? You will love a trip to Palm Springs with your kids. Blessed with palm trees and blue skies, family-friendly Palm Springs is a charming, small city with a pleasant desert climate.
Joshua Tree National Park with Kids
We enjoy teaching our kids to appreciate the beauty of nature, so hiking in Joshua Tree National Park was a perfect fit. A lot of people come spend one day in Joshua Tree, but if you have the time, there are enough enjoyable things to do in Joshua Tree National Park with kids to fill several days.