One of our favorite family activities when we travel is to participate in the National Park Service's Junior Ranger program.There are currently more than 200 Junior Ranger Programs in the National Park Service. You can see a complete list of participating Junior Ranger parks here. The goal of these programs is to give kids and families the chance to explore and learn about … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Hiking in Yosemite National Park: Bridalveil Fall
Hiking to a waterfall is a must when visiting Yosemite National Park. One great family friendly option is Bridalveil Fall. If you’ve seen the iconic Tunnel View before, you’ve likely seen Bridalveil Fall. It’s the waterfall that is often the first visitors see when entering Yosemite Valley. The 620-foot Bridalveil Fall makes a perfect hike for kids for a couple of … [Read more...]
A Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park With Kids in Fall
We’ve come to especially enjoy visiting Yosemite National Park during fall. By October and November, crowds have long since vanished giving you the chance to see some amazing sights without all those pesky travelers. Why visit? Same great views, less people to share them with. What’s the weather like? Quite varied. We’ve visited in October and had warm, dry weather … [Read more...]
Exploring Lava Beds National Monument With Kids
While our visits to both Humboldt Redwoods State Park and McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park were amazing, the main attraction of our 2012 Northern California road trip was our third and Northern-most stop: Lava Beds National Monument. We look pretty adventurous, no? I should preface this by pointing out that Lava Beds is a remote park, located in a … [Read more...]
Hiking in Yosemite With Kids: Mirror Lake
Our hike to Mirror Lake earlier this spring ranks up there as one of my favorites ever as a family. Yes, I love hiking just about anywhere in Yosemite. But what I love about the trail to Mirror Lake is that it offers a little something for everyone.Why they call it Mirror LakeAt 2 miles round trip and little-to-no elevation gain, it’s easily manageable with kids either in … [Read more...]