Hiking the White Tank Waterfall Trail with kids is a short and sweet adventure with a fun reward: a seasonal waterfall! Even if there isn't a waterfall, the scenery is beautiful and…
Best Splash Pads in Arizona
It's no secret that Arizona boasts some of the hottest temps in the country, but some of the best splash pads can also be found in Arizona! Other than this detailed list…
North Shore Beach in Tempe
North Shore Beach in Tempe is about the closest Phoenix kids can get to water and sand. Yes, this little beach has sand! The water in Tempe Town Lake is not clean…
Hiking the Blue Wash Trail with Kids
Hiking the Blue Wash Trail with kids is an easy distance, with moderate parts. The 2.8 mile trail is in and out, following two usually dry washes, and leading to a waterfall.…
Exploring Along the Salt River With Kids
Exploring along the Salt River with kids is an adventure every family should take. It’s a relatively short drive from Phoenix, especially the East Valley, and offers everything from wading and swimming,…
Bartlett Lake With Kids
Visiting Bartlett Lake with kids is the perfect day excursion from Phoenix! The scenery is rugged and beautiful, the water warm in the summer for swimming, and there are boat rentals available…
10 Summer Day Trips from Phoenix With Kids
By the end of June, the temps are insufferable and everyone is looking for ideas to get out town. Thankfully, there are numerous options! Here is a list of 10 summer day…
Best Splash Pads in Anthem and Carefree
ocated north of the main Phoenix area, Anthem and Carefree are about 30 minutes apart and offer three great splash pads! There are two in Anthem, and one in downtown Carefree. We…
Best Splash Pads in Queen Creek
The East Valley city of Queen Creek offers two splash pads - and they are both so fun! We spent four hours total enjoying the water fountains and fun features at Mansel…
Best Splash Pads in Glendale
Need some help finding the best splash pads in Glendale? We have a list! There is one large splash pad and two smaller options, all within 5-10 minutes of each other. We've…