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Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming,
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West
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Trail of Time
Walk the “million-year trail” of the Trail of Time in The Grand Canyon National Park. The Trail of Time is a 2.83-mile paved walk where children and adults alike are able to learn about the formation of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy the information…
Morning Glory Pool Bike Trail
Old Faithful Lower General Store to Morning Glory Pool Bike Trail is paved trail in front of the Old Faithful Inn that runs all the way to Morning Glory Pool. Take this short, (2 mi. round-trip) fairly level paved path and make stops to see geysers.…
Muir Woods Trail
Walk among California’s infamous redwoods on the Muir Woods trail. Part of the Parks as Classrooms Program, this forest ecosystem is a perfect outdoor learning environment for children. Children can get the Muir Woods Junior Ranger booklet to log…
Lake Mead
Lake Mead Recreational Area offers a wide variety of both land and water activities amidst a striking desert background. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and camping, as well as boating, kayaking, fishing, and even scuba diving.
Queen's Garden Trail
The Queens Garden Trail beginning at Sunrise Point, descending 320 feet (98m), is considered the least difficult trail entering the canyon from the rim. Traveling this trail you will see many hoodoos, representative of garden like features. Using…
Oasis of Mara
This short trail (0.5 mi/0.8 km) is located in Twentynine Palms at the Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters. This oasis is unique within the Park due to the more alkaline conditions, the large stand of honey mesquite, and the surrounding playas and…
Una Vida
Una Vida is a Chacoan “great house,” a large pre-planned multi-storied public building with distinctive masonry, formal earthen architecture, and a great kiva. Una Vida exists today in a near-natural state of preservation, free from major…
Stories Behind the Moon & Stars
The Stories Behind the Moon & Stars program celebrates the night sky at Rocky Mountain National Park with storytelling and fun activities. This program is weather permitting, so please check with the park visitor center the day of. Program is…
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
The Lower Yosemite Fall Trail is a short, easy walk that has incredible views of the Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in North America. This paved loop has exhibits along the way explaining different features of the…
Zion Nature Center
The Zion Nature Center is an interactive children's museum exploring the geology, animals and history of Zion National Park. The center is open daily from 1:00pm - 6:00pm, with ranger-led programs happening daily at 1:30pm and 3:30pm.