Touring Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Zion national parks, as well as Portland, OR, Spokane, WA, Big Sky, MT, Park City, UT, and Laguna Beach, CA. Day 1: Arrive in Portland, OR (or start there!) and enjoy a Portland Spirit River Cruise. Overnight at Hyatt Place Portland. Day 2: Drive I-84 and I-90 from Portland OR to Spokane WA (5 hours). Day 3: Check out downtown Spokane, including … [Read more...]
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National Parks with Kids
One goal of the Pit Stops family is to visit every National Park in the United States. We're not there yet...not even close...but below you'll find our extensive reviews of the parks we've seen firsthand, including where to stay, what to do, and when to go! And if you're thinking of combining more than one national park in one trip, check out our Road Trips page for planned … [Read more...]
Junior Rangers: One of the Best Kept Secrets of National Parks!
August 14, 2010 By
In honor of this weekend's free admission to National Parks, Pit Stops for Kids would like to remind readers about one of the best programs the National Park system offers: Junior Rangers! It's easy to sign up, it's (usually) free, and it's an excellent way to learn about aspects of the park you might otherwise miss. Signing up is simple: you can find Junior Ranger booklets at nearly any park's … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 20): Stops for Kids in Laguna Beach, CA
July 16, 2010 By
On Day 20, we drove from Zion National Park to Laguna Beach, CA, a route pretty devoid of pit stops! We were very glad to arrive in such a kid-friendly mecca of attractions, restaurants, and beaches! Having grown up in the area (and returning to visit relatives every year since), we are quite familiar with Laguna Beach and its surrounding areas, and we're convinced it's one of the best beach … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 17): Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens
July 13, 2010 By
After driving from Park City to Zion National Park, day 17 found us at Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens in Springdale, Utah, gateway to the park. Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens is located in the heart of Springdale, mere yards from the national park entrance. While all of Springdale enjoys an unexpected lushness of greenery and flowering plants (due to water from the Virgin River which flows through … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 16): Cove Fort, Utah
July 12, 2010 By
On Day 16, we reluctantly left the Westgate Park City behind to enthusiastically set out for Zion National Park. We needed a pit stop en route, and found it in Cove Fort between Fillmore and Beaver along I-15. At first, we thought Cove Fort was a self-guided tour, but after eating our lunch in their large picnic area, we were greeted by a fort guide (docent) and told that entrance to the fort … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 15): Westgate Park City Resort and Spa
July 11, 2010 By
On Day 15, we traveled down Hwy 89 from Grand Teton National Park to Park City, Utah to stay overnight at the Westgate Park City. The Westgate Park City is a beautiful resort nestled against the base of The Canyons ski resort about five minutes from downtown Park City. Winter is their peak season (no pun intended!), which makes it a great choice in the summer months to beat both high prices and … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day Keeps the “Are We There Yets” Away
June 22, 2010 By
Or at least, that's my hope as my family and I embark upon a 22-day road trip, touring four national parks, six family-friendly resorts, eight states, and a partridge in a pear tree. Well, maybe not that last one (which means it's sure to show up on auto bingo, right?). Where are we going? Glacier National Park Yellowstone National Park Grand Teton National Park Zion National Park with … [Read more...]
