Best Sites at Mather Campground: Which Loop and Site We'd Book Again
Trying to pick a campsite at Mather Campground? Here's how the loops compare, why we'd book Pine Loop again for tent camping, and what to look for before you reserve on Recreation.gov.
Camping at Calhoun Falls State Park With Kids: Our Favorite Fall Weekend on Lake Russell
Calhoun Falls State Park is our favorite campground in South Carolina. Here’s what fall camping there with kids is really like, from fishing on Lake Russell to carving pumpkins at the campsite, plus the full list of park amenities and our tips for booking a site.
Our Grand Canyon Packing List: What We Packed for 3 Days of Family Camping
Everything we packed for 3 days of tent camping at the Grand Canyon South Rim with our 6-year-old, from the camp kitchen to the shower bag, plus what can’t fly, where to buy firewood, and the one thing we wish we’d brought.
Mather Campground Review: What to Know Before Camping at the Grand Canyon With Kids
We tent camped at Mather Campground on the Grand Canyon South Rim with our son. Here is everything we wish we had known first, from which loop to book to showers, water rules, and the elk.
What the Heck Did We Eat at the Grand Canyon for 3 Days? (Gluten-Free Edition)
Most guides will tell you gluten-free options are hard to find at national parks - we found the opposite. Here's exactly what we ate camping 3 days at the Grand Canyon, including the gluten-free pizza and Reuben we didn't expect to find at a campground general store.
Where to Stay at the Grand Canyon South Rim With Kids: Lodges, Camping & Nearby Hotels
Where to stay at the Grand Canyon South Rim: all six in-park lodges compared, Mather Campground (where we camped), and the best nearby towns and hotels in Tusayan, Williams, and Flagstaff for families.
Is the Grand Canyon Good for Kids? Our Honest Take
Is the Grand Canyon actually good for kids? Short answer: yes. Here's our honest take - from biking Hermit Road with a kid in tow to hiking Ooh Aah Point, plus real tips on age, timing, packing, and where to stay if camping isn't your thing.
3 Days at the Grand Canyon South Rim: Our Family Camping Itinerary
We camped 3 days at the Grand Canyon South Rim and it was amazing - here's our real itinerary, from Mather Campground booking tips to biking Hermit Road to hiking the South Kaibab Trail, plus the trail info and safety notes you need to plan your own trip.
