visiting the Grand Canyon with your dog

Tips for taking your dog to the Grand Canyon.

Our family’s New Year’s visit to Grand Canyon National Park was our first trip there in over 14 years. On that trip it was a quick, couple of hours stop along our route when we moved from California to Texas. Not only was this trip different because we were able to stay the night inside […]

Yavapai Lodge review: where to stay on the South Rim

Yavapai Lodge review: two queen room.

When our family visited the Grand Canyon next month our accommodation options were somewhat limited. Since we were traveling with our dog Gryff, and we wanted to stay inside the park due to our short time we had to explore, we really only had two options. One option was to camp. In winter. which for […]

24 hours in Grand Canyon National Park with kids

Catching a sunrise during 24 hours in Grand Canyon National Park.

During the winter break our family was able to spend a quick 24 hours at the Grand Canyon. It’s been a bullet point on my national park bucket list for awhile–see the Grand Canyon in the snow. Well, even though the weather decided not to cooperate, we still had a great 24 hours in Grand […]

what’s the best fall family travel destination?

What's the best fall family travel destination?

Fall is one of my favorite times to travel together as a family. Crowds are usually lower and weather is often ideal. Now that we no longer homeschool and I have a child in high school (how?!), traveling when school is in session is a little trickier. We have a couple little overnights planned, but […]

Olympic National Park with kids

The Visitor Center at Olympic National Park.

On this summer’s epic road trip our family crossed the last two national parks on the west coast off our list. Visiting Olympic National Park with kids was a fun experience. If you’ve never been before, it’s a really unique park! Keep reading for what makes this national park so special, as well as our […]