Bryce Canyon National Park is home to the largest concentration of hoodoos (large columns of rock formations) on earth and is situated so that you can view miles of them right from the parking lot or hike into them. Whether you have two hours or two days, Bryce Canyon will not disappoint. Every time we …
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With nearly 4 million visitors a year, Zion National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. And it’s easy to see why. With massive sandstone cliffs, wooded areas and a river that runs through it, Zion has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We traveled to Zion National …
Located just east of Cedar City, Utah and at an altitude of 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a terrific spot to stop if you are traveling along I-15 in southern Utah or spending a day at Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks. Perched at the top of the Grand Staircase, which ends at …
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If you’re in southwestern Utah, Snow Canyon State Park should be on your must do list. With dramatically fewer crowds than its National Park counterparts and beautiful red Navajo sandstone formations, it’s a perfect place for peaceful hiking. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip. Located just outside of St. George, Utah, …
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If you are looking for something historical in Northern Utah, look no further than Golden Spike National Historical Park. Located at the site where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads converged in 1869, Golden Spike is a fascinating look back at how our country developed. Golden Spike National Historical Park is part of the …
If you’re looking for a daytrip from Salt Lake City to spend some time in nature, check out Antelope Island State Park. Less than an hour north of downtown Salt Lake City, Antelope Island is the largest of 10 islands in the Great Salt Lake. It was named for the pronghorn antelope that early explorers …
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If you’re looking for the perfect 3-day itinerary for visiting San Francisco with kids, this is it. San Francisco is one of our favorite cities to visit. The boys have been there three times and each time we have experienced a completely different set of activities – some in the city and others out in …
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Angel Island State Park is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay. With great hiking trails and some of the best views of the surrounding Bay area it is an area that should not be overlooked. The Island is primarily in its natural state, with paved roads to make hiking and biking more …
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Muir Woods National Monument is part of California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It’s less than an hour north of San Francisco and yet it feels like it’s in a different world. You are immediately surrounded by redwood trees upon arrival and the temperature drops thanks to the shade of the trees. Muir Woods is …
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New York City provides so many activities – many of which are very expensive, but there are plenty of free and low cost things to do too. We spent one very full day in the City with the boys walking and using mass transit to limit our costs. It was all part of the experience! …
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