Family Friendly Tips for National Parks. Want to enjoy the National Parks, but are a little overwhelmed? Fortunately for me, I’ve had my parents and sister to help guide the way on my first adventures. Here are some Family Friendly Tips for enjoying the National Parks. Rangers are Your Friends – They know the ins and outs of their park. They can tell you where to park, how to get to the best shuttle bus, which hikes would be best for your family. Rangers are the ones who helped us get … [Read more...]
4th Graders Free to National Parks
Do you have a 4th grader? Yay for you because fourth graders in the United States and their families will gain free admission to all of America's National Parks, federal lands, and waters. This initiate was started during the 2015-2016 school year. You can read more about our experience at Rocky National Park (click here). Why do 4th graders get in free to National Parks? The White House has an "Every Kid in the Park Pledge" (click here). The program is made possible by the National … [Read more...]