Arizona is nicknamed “the Grand Canyon State,” but it is known for more than one famous national park. The beautiful state comprises twenty-two national park sites, making it a perfect place to astound and educate your kids.
One of America’s most iconic attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it draws visitors from around the globe. The canyon is more than a mile deep and stretches into the horizon as far as you can see.
Despite its name, the park has few trees. However, it contains the remnants of a once great forest that thrived there. Visitors can admire stone logs, or petrified wood, scattered throughout the park.
If your kids watch animated shows, they likely have seen an iconic giant two-armed cactus, a symbol of the American West. Ironically, these cacti, or saguaros, only grow in the Sonoran Desert.
The site provides a unique opportunity for your family to explore historic fort ruins. Other popular activities include hiking and picnicking. Kids can learn about Apache Pass and explore the fort while hiking a 3.0-mile round-trip trail.
It is the oldest-running Navajo Nation trading post. Sheep and weaving are essential to the Navajo people, as they trade and sell rugs, jewelry, and arts and crafts. The park highlights this story.