Family Travel and Family Fun
Great places to hike with kids and tips to do so!
After years of traveling around the main cities and mountain towns of Colorado, I realized we had never been to the southern part of Colorado. We decided we wanted to take a trip from Denver to Moab, UT, and while going straight there would only take 5-1/2 hours, we decided to take the scenic route … Read more
I’ve been to Arches National Park a few times in my life, and it never ceases to amaze me. The arches are highlights, of course, but the whole landscape and non-arch rock formations make it feel a bit other-worldly. If you are heading on a family vacation to Arches National Park, here are a few … Read more
Moab is one of those places that is always fun to visit. With a few National Parks nearby, fun outdoor history hikes, and in-town entertainment there are plenty of fun things to do in Moab with kids. While Moab only has a population of just over 5,000 people, it draws in nearly 2 million visitors … Read more
Pagosa Springs is a fun, beautiful town in the southern part of Colorado. If you’re looking to spend a day, weekend, or week there, you’ll find plenty of thing to do in Pagosa Springs with kids. Pagosa Springs is a great stop if you are taking a road trip around Colorado. There are a few … Read more
We recently took a hike to Zapata Falls near Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. While most hiking and waterfalls are great to see in summer, seeing Zapata Falls in winter is quite a treat! Zapata Falls Details Distance: just under 1 mile round trip Difficulty: incline, but totally doable for kids in summer. … Read more
Have you heard of Great Sand Dunes National Park? If you haven’t, you are missing out on an incredible geological phenomenon in the southern part of Colorado. The Great Sand Dunes are one of few National Parks where you’re actually encouraged to climb around and play off the trail (well, there isn’t really a trail … Read more
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the top national parks visited in the U.S. and for good reason! Whether you are looking for waterfalls, lakes, great views, or just relaxing scenery, you can find it here. Which entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park should you use? It depends what exactly you’re looking for. We’ve … Read more
Mount Rainier National Park is covered is beauty. The great part? There are plenty of kid-friendly hikes in Mount Rainier. It makes the perfect family vacation for those seeking nature and adventure, and maybe even affordability. Find everything you need to know about visiting and finding the best hikes in Mount Rainier National Park with … Read more
Where to stay, where to play! Olympic National Park is a beautiful, green, wet kind of place that captures breathtaking views and forests inside. From finding some of the largest trees to playing on the beautiful rocky beaches, there is a variety of things to do in Olympic National Park with kids. Here is a … Read more
If you’re looking for a beautiful, but lesser-visited State Park in Colorado that’s great for kids, check out Castlewood Canyon State Park. Castlewood Canyon State Park is a bit of a tucked-away hidden gem in Colorado. In the middle of suburban – rural area, you’ll all of a sudden roll into a canyon that you … Read more