Petrified Forest National Park is a hidden gem located near the Grand Canyon and along Historical Route 66. Read my new review to see why it needs to be a stop on your travel itinerary!
Tag: natural history
Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)
Planning a family trip to the Grand Canyon? Read my new post for tips and recommendations to make the most of your time at this must-see natural wonder!
Smithsonian Museums along the National Mall (Washington, DC)
Planning a trip to DC but overwhelmed? Read my new review to plan your family's time at the amazing Smithsonian museums along the National Mall!
Waco Mammoth National Monument (Texas)
Waco, Texas was once home to prehistoric mammoths, and you can now visit the site where their fossils were discovered. Read my new post and plan a trip with your fossil-loving kids!
La Brea Tar Pits (Los Angeles)
While in Los Angeles with kids, don't just see the fictional creatures at Universal or Disney. Visit the La Brea Tar Pits to learn about the historical creatures who once lived there. Tar still oozes from the ground, mere steps from the concrete jungle of LA. Your kids (and you!) will be fascinated by it!
Fossil Butte National Monument (Wyoming)
If your kids are tired of historic homes or battlefields, check out the natural history in your state. We visited Fossil Butte National Monument in Wyoming on vacation and were fascinated with its fossils from a prehistoric lake. Read my new review of America's aquarium in stone!