Mount St. Helens | Johnston Ridge Observatory
Johnston Ridge Observatory is located approximately 70 miles north of Portland, OR. It is found within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This monument was set […read more]
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Visiting the Las Vegas Strip with Kids
Visiting the Las Vegas Strip with kids can be a bit…alarming, but I’ll tell you the must-visit attractions to make your visit to the Strip unforgettable (in a good way) for everyone!
Boy Scout Approved Camping Lists | Camping Checklist
If the boy scouts are promoting it, you know it’s good! I love me some lists. Checklists, to-do lists, things-I’ve-already-done-so-I-can-cross-it-off-lists — ALL OF THEM! I […read more]
Playing in the Rain | 20 Activities for Kids
Don’t let the rain keep you from having fun! Maybe it’s the pacific northwest blood running through me, but I LOVE the rain. My love […read more]
4th Graders Free Access to Parks | EveryKidInAPark.gov
If you have a 4th grader, grab your free pass now! Free access to places like National Parks for the entire school year! Click here to find out how!
Taylor Creek Trail | Kolob Canyons | Zion National Park
Taylor Creek trail runs along Taylor Creek, which is found in Kolob Canyon (the northwest section of Zion National Park). 5 miles round-trip, moderate hiking level, but worth every step. A fantastic adventure! (Even the 4 year old made it!)
Red Hills Desert Garden | St. George Utah
The Red Hills Desert Garden is a center to share information about our desert life. The Washington County Habitat Conservation team wanted to build an […read more]
Riverside Walk Trail | Zion National Park
Riverside Walk is one of my favorite places to go in Zion where you can relax and let the kids have fun. No crazy ledges to worry about; just be and enjoy.
Queens Garden & Navajo Loop | Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southwestern Utah, approximately 2.5-3 hours from St. George, Utah. We decided that we would make this a family […read more]
Tempi’po’op Trail (Petroglyphs/Santa Clara River Reserve) | St. George, UT
We had heard about the “Ivins Petroglyphs Trail” a few months ago and I knew it was one the kids could do based on friend’s […read more]