![]() Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee (and North Carolina) ![]() Most families opt for a house rental (with pool) in the area, but consider the newish Autocamp, where tricked out Airstreams, with high–thread count linens and walk-in rain showers, have camping vibes without any of the work. Even in spring, kids can enjoy playing in patches of snow, but by late summer, alpine meadows ringing the mountain put on a spectacular display of color. ![]() A great entry point for families is Paradise, an area just south of the mountain, with the 1.8-mile Alta Vista trail starting right from the visitor center area. Sixty miles from Seattle and visible throughout the region, Mount Rainier stands tall at 14,410 feet and is home to some 25 glaciers. With child-friendly trails, Junior Ranger programs, and opportunities to learn about nature and wildlife, they should keep any kid occupied. Whether you’re traveling with preschoolers (read them the picture book, If I Were a Park Ranger) or teens, discover nature’s beauty together-mountain peaks, vast forests, clear lakes, and so much more- at these 10 family-friendly national parks across the United States. National parks are the playgrounds where family vacation memories are made. And of course, packing plenty of trail mix to keep the entire gang moving along. Wading in cool creeks and learning the art of skipping stones.
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