One of the first things we do when researching potential destinations within a state is to look up the state parks. These are designated natural wonders for a reason, and there can be some awesome views and trails to explore! And when I saw Tonto Natural Bridge State Park online, I knew that we had to stop here in person.
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Lee Vining, Calif.
Never heard of Lee Vining? I hadn't either before we set out to explore all aspects of the Eastern Sierras! This summer, we were fortunate to discover so many cool aspects of this relatively small, high elevation mountain town. It's only 30 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, and 30 minutes south of Bridgeport, making it a worthwhile stop as you explore along the scenic Hwy 395.
Day Hiking Checklist: 12 Essentials to Bring on the Trail
While we just started hiking more seriously in the past five years, Steven and I got into hiking around 10 years ago. Some of our first hikes were when I was pregnant with Levi! Just in the past two months, we've hiked over 50 hours and 100 miles. Over this time, especially with the addition of our boys, we’ve perfected what to pack for a family day hike.
Visiting Valley of Fire State Park? Here’s What You Need to Know
You've probably seen photos of Valley of Fire State Park on Instagram -- the iconic shot of massive, red rocks on both sides of a windy, two-lane road in the background. We happened to be driving nearby for VanFest USA, and decided that we HAD to stop and see what all of the fuss was about.
Zion National Park: 8 Awesome Trails You Need to Hike
Editor’s Note: Hey gang! I’m so excited to introduce a new contributor to NeverSaySomedayFamily.com. Meet Jocelyn Lewis from LewisFamCoast2Coast! This mama of two and her family have visited 22 out of 50 states, and love sharing their destinations, tips and favorite products on Instagram. (Go follow them!) When our family had explored Utah earlier this year, Zion National Park was still closed due to the pandemic. Fortunately, Jocelyn and her hubby Troy had visited this popular park a few years ago — and she’s put together this awesome resource for you! Known as the most visited of Utah’s national parks, it’s easy to see why this red rock desert oasis…
9 Reasons Why Your Family Will Love Dinosaur National Monument
One of the best aspects of winging our full-time travels is the fact that we can spend as long or as little as we desire in one place. One of those surprisingly stand-out stops for us was Dinosaur National Monument!
Exploring Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park: Best Things to Do with Limited Time
If you ask most people about which national park to visit in Utah, you'll probably hear about Zion, Arches or Bryce Canyon National Parks. To be honest, Capitol Reef National Park wasn't even on our radar when we set out on our Great Big Adventure. So when we had a few traveling families recommend Capitol Reef -- emphasizing that it was Utah's most underrated national park -- we knew we just had to see it for ourselves!
9 Tips & Tricks for Hiking with Kids
One of the most prevalent questions we receive as a family is what parents should know before they take their kiddos on a hike. Fortunately, there are lots of families who are successfully hiking with their kiddos -- and I've asked them to share their best tips!
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree for Families with Young Kids
We recently spent an entire month in the Joshua Tree National Park, soaking in this desert wonderland. There are hundreds of miles of trails begging to be explored! Here's a list of our ten favorite hikes in Joshua Tree for families with kids.
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Joshua Tree National Park
This past winter we toyed with the idea of staying in a mountain cabin with snow, or somewhere relatively warm. Being from the Central Valley of California, we’re not necessarily sticklers for a white Christmas. We’re used to the sunshine and crisp weather in December! Comfort took precedence in our decision, so we opted for a place that’s been on our national park bucket list for a while: Joshua Tree National Park.
