We visited several national parks a few years ago including the Grand Canyon. I packed watercolors, paint brushes, and watercolor notebooks in our hiking packs, so my kids could stop and paint their favorite views. They loved it! Plus it gave them a chance to take a break and refresh during hikes.
I love these kinds of freebies to make memories with your family! We’re so lucky where we live near so many national parks in Utah, and we can really make this a possibility!
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks Schedule for 2022!
- January 17: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 16: First day of National Park Week
- August 4: Celebrating the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
- September 24: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
Fine Print: Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.<
Plus do you have a 4th grader? We were able to use this when we had a 4th grader and some State Parks honored the National Parks Pass for Utah and Idaho! It never hurts to ask! FREE 1-Year National Parks Membership for 4th Graders!
