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The chain-lined section of the Angels Landing Trail on a sandstone ridge above Zion Canyon under a blue sky
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National Parks With Teens: Big Hikes, Permit Deadlines and Fall's Free Days

National parks with teens this fall: the Angels Landing winter lottery (closes Oct 20), free entry Oct 27 and Nov 11, and how to give teens the wheel.

October 9, 2026ยท 9 min read
Visitors standing along the railed overlook at Mather Point at sunset, with fresh snow on the rim rocks and pink clouds over the canyon
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Grand Canyon With Kids in Fall and Winter 2026: South Rim, North Rim and Where to Stay

Visiting the Grand Canyon with kids this fall or winter? 2026 North Rim closure dates, South Rim lodging and water updates, kid-safe viewpoints and Junior Ranger tips.

October 7, 2026ยท 9 min read
A large crowd of visitors, some holding up phones, watches Old Faithful erupt from the boardwalk benches in Yellowstone on a sunny summer day
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National Parks With Kids: Passes, Reservations and Ranger Badges for 2026

Planning national parks with kids? The 2026 pass prices, the free 4th grade pass, Junior Ranger badges, which parks still need reservations and safety basics.

October 6, 2026ยท 9 min read

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