All you need to know to walk the Pa’rus Trail, one of the easiest hiking paths is Zion offering stunning views of Zion Canyon. The Pa’rus Trail is one of the easiest hiking paths in Zion, yet a surprisingly scenic one. Unlike other trails in the park, this one is flat, wide and paved and while this might make it sound less than exciting that others and indeed won’t get your adrenaling rushing, it is a trail that shows some of the most amazing views of Zion you can ask for! If you have kids with you, you cannot or do not want to go on a strenuous hike in…

All you need to know to visit Bryce Canyon with kids: best family friendly hikes, practical tips, where to stay.  Our family trip to Bryce Canyon is one of our fondest travel memories. We visited during a hot summer and we had expected Bryce to be beautiful, but we did not expect it to as breathtaking and unforgettable as it actually is: the place is just spectacular! Bryce is a vision of red rocks, green trees and blue skies, it has wonderful family friendly trails and a great junior ranger program that is perfect for kids of all ages. It is all the best things you can expect from a…

All you need to know to hike the Mossy Cave Trail with kids: what to expect, what to carry with you, why we love this easy family hike in Bryce Canyon National Park. The hike to Mossy Cave is one of the shorter and easiest walks in Bryce Canyon National Park but a lovely one to take, especially with kids. It owes its name to the big cave at the top of the trail, covered in moss and dripping water, and is very different from the Rim Trail for type of path and scenery, making it a worthy addition to your day in Bryce. The walk follows a linear path…

Easy family friendly hikes in Zion National Park suitable for families with kids and no hiking experience. Zion National Park is where our kids fell in love with hiking. We have been going on hikes with them since they were babies, with hiking carriers first and with them walking next however, it took them a while to really develop a love for it. Then, on a hot summer day in Zion, it happened: my hiking-reluctant daughter, at the end of a day on the trails said: ‘mamma, can we go hiking all the time?’ This declaration of love for hiking is a testament to how amazing Zion is for kids.…

All you need to know to walk the Riverside Walk in Zion with kids and photos with that to expect on this wonderful and easy Zion hike The Riverside Walk Trail is our favorite family hike in Zion.  It is a short, easy trail that follows the Virgin River up to the starting point of the famous Zion Narrows and it very scenic and fun for kids. The trail is a paved path and poses no difficulties. It has lovely views of the river, passes some scenic spots and, in some locations, allows access to the river bank, which is great especially in summer when proximity to the water will…