Biking Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon With Kids: Our E-Bike Ride to Hermits Rest
We rented e-bikes, pulled our son in a bike trailer, and rode Hermit Road all the way to Hermits Rest. Here’s how to rent bikes at the Grand Canyon, every overlook along the way, and what the ride is really like with kids.
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.
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.
Hiking to Ooh Aah Point for Sunrise at the Grand Canyon (With Kids)
We hiked to Ooh Aah Point for sunrise on our son's birthday - real timing, how he handled the trail, and our honest take on whether kids should do this hike.
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.
