National Parks & Nature Adventures

Looking for the ultimate Texas Gulf Coast adventure? Camp right on the beach at Padre Island National Seashore for family fun, ocean views, and coastal wildlife.

Discover the magic of Mesa Verde National Park—where we spotted wild horses and explored the ancient Cliff Palace! Get family travel tips and highlights from our unforgettable visit.

Explore Arches National Park with kids! See our 2-day family itinerary in Moab, Utah—featuring family-friendly hikes, tips for timed entry, and Delicate Arch.

Explore Grand Teton National Park in early spring! Road closures, frozen lakes, and tips for visiting in April with kids.

Explore Yellowstone in a day! See Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, bison, and more on our early-season family road trip.

From Marriott’s Timber Lodge to Nevada Beach and scenic hikes — our South Lake Tahoe family adventure was full of nature, fun, and great food!

Join us on a family hike through Boynton Canyon Trail in Sedona, AZ! Watch the full video and get tips for hiking with kids and camping at Cave Springs.

Do you love caverns as we do? Look no further than Longhorn Cavern State Park in Burnet, Texas. A cavern tour makes for a great day trip if you live in the area or a fantastic place to visit if you're passing through! Longhorn Cavern State Park is located in the heart of Texas Hill Country and just outside Austin, Texas. We took a day trip here, and the fun started before we even got into the park, as the road is a little bit like a roller coaster with fast drops as you go

Join us for a trip to Brazos Bend State Park in Needville, Texas! Are there Alligators in Texas? Yes! When we first moved to Houston (Texas) from California, in 2014, we did some research to see if there are alligators in the area. A quick search told us there are alligators in Southeast Texas. After living in the Houston area for a few years, we had still not seen any alligators. We would often go to parks, lakes, and ponds and see warning signs that alligators were in the

Fun Day Trip for Dallas - Fort Worth or Waco! Our day trip to Dinosaur Valley State Park This was our first time visiting Dinosaur Valley State Park . I had no idea, until just this year, that there was a State Park, in Texas, where you could go and see real dinosaur tracks! Our kids have always been dinosaur fans, so this was a super exciting trip! Our stops Park Store - lots of great souvenir options here! There are some cute rocking chairs on the porch of the store to si