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National Parks

From well-known icons like Yellowstone to Yosemite to the lesser-known national historic sites, memorials, and seashores, the U.S. National Parks system is truly America's best idea.

Our family has made national parks a major focus many of our travels, and we think other families should too! National parks can provide an incredible value, especially if you are trying to travel on a budget. Plus, they are a great way to disconnect from screens and reconnect as a family while getting some fresh air... and maybe even a little exercise.

Bryce Canyon National Park

new to national parks?

Getting Started with National Parks

Whether you're visiting a national park with babies or teens, get insider tips to make the most of any kind of trip.

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Top money-saving National Park tip

Planning to visit more than one national park site in a single year? consider purchasing the America the Beautiful annual pass - a deal at just $80! A pass usually covers admission for a carful of people at most parks and federal lands.

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National Parks

We love them all, but these are our most memorable national park trips.

  • Yosemite National Park Half Dome View
    Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park with Kids
  • Bryce Canyon Hoodoos from the rim
    Planning a Trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks
  • Joshua Tree National Park with Kids - Tree Landscape
    Guide to Joshua Tree National Park with Kids

Got a 4th grader in the family?

With the Every Kid Outdoors program, your 4th grader can get a free pass for the school year. Just be sure to apply online in advance of your trip and print the pass!

More National Parks Posts

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  • Visiting Yosemite in Winter: Must-Read Tips & Things to Do
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  • San Francisco Bay Area National Parks: A Complete Guide
  • Best National Parks to Visit in Fall
  • Hiking with Toddlers: Tried & Tested Tips for Family Travelers
  • The Ultimate Guide to National Parks in Northern California
  • How to Get & Make the Most of FREE 4th Grade National Park Passes
  • Taking a Volcano Road Trip in Northern California and Southern Oregon
  • 7 Iconic US National Park Lodges to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
  • What Partially Reopened Yosemite National Park is Like During COVID-19 in 2020-2021
  • The Ultimate Guide to Haleakala National Park in Maui
  • Tennessee Smoky Mountains with Kids: From National Parks to Theme Parks
  • 8 Tips for Visiting the Grand Canyon with Toddlers

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Welcome! I'm Leslie Harvey, a mom of two (ages 16 and 11) based in the San Francisco Bay Area who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with kids of all ages. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really rewarding, even if it still involves the occasional battle with TSA over your toddler's juice box.

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