National Parks Plus Kids: Inspiration, Perspiration, and Contemplation at Grand Teton
If you go to Grand Teton with kids, I have plenty of recommendations for you. For starters: Encourage your kids to do the Junior Ranger program. Go swimming at String Lake after an early morning boat ride across Jenny Lake. Take the early morning boat ride across Jenny Lake and hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point Go swimming in [...]
National Parks Plus Kids, Week Five: On to Yellowstone!
By Craig Obey, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs The world’s first national park is, not surprisingly, a fascinating, magical wonderland. Take your kids! There’s nothing quite like watching your children thrill at their first Old Faithful eruption, or feeling your souls jump in unison at the primordial howls of wolves in the Lamar Valley. Yellowstone offers so many surprises. It [...]
National Parks Plus Kids: Glacier–More Than Ice and Snow
By Craig Obey, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Glacier is a spectacular place with much to offer young kids. To make the most of it, be prepared to move your feet. With a little luck, your kids will experience the thrill of seeing wildlife and gain an appreciation for hiking. Glacier is a hiker’s paradise, with a variety of kid-friendly [...]
National Parks Plus Kids, Week Three: Olympic–A Gold Medal National Park for Kids
By Craig Obey, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Fresh after landing in Seattle and battling our rental car company to finally get the kind of vehicle we had reserved for a month on the road, we mercifully found ourselves in wondrous Olympic National Park. The massive trees enchanted us–towering, moss-laden rainforest wonders and carcasses littering the Pacific Coast as part [...]
National Parks Plus Kids, Week Two: On to Pictured Rocks and the Ice Age Trail
By Craig Obey, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Our brief visit to Pictured Rocks was enjoyable, though not the biggest grabber for the kids. Parents with young kids could try a couple of quick and easy excursions near the town of Munising, including Munising Falls and the Miner’s Castle—our kids enjoyed both. But our favorite experiences were simple walks on [...]
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