Tips for Canadians visiting US National Parks with Kids

Geyser Hill - Yellowstone National Park

We’ve travelled to US National Parks with our kids every year starting when our oldest was just over a year old. Our favourite National Park is Yellowstone and we’ve now been 10 times. We’ve also been through Glacier several times as well as Devil’s Tower National Monument, The Tetons, the Bandlands National Park, Little Bighorn … Read more

Awesome playgrounds in Montana

Montana has some great playgrounds – here are the ones I’ve found so far. Do you know of another one that should be on this list? Please let me know! Near Glacier Columbia Falls Marantette Park – 133 13th St E, Columbia Falls Lovely park with sheltered picnic tables and nice large trees for shade. The … Read more

Bozeman Dinosaur Playground – Bozeman, MT

Bozeman Dinosaur Playground - Bozeman, MT

Location: Memorial Drive – Helena, MTParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: wood chipsShade: pretty good.Features: Huge wooden play structure with a dinosaur theme – slides, dino dig; Smaller Tot area with toddler sized climbers and swings. Surrounding Park Area: Located along Gallatin County Regional Park. Walking paths, pond, covered picnic area, giant climbing rocks, skate park. Accessibility: … Read more

Cenntennial Bausch Park Playground – Helena, MT

Cenntennial Bausch Park Playground - Helena, MT

Location: N Last Chance Gulch across from Memorial Park – Helena, MTParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: wood chipsShade: Almost none Features: Big rope climber with slide, some natural log features, saucer swings, playhouse with tunnel, sway funSurrounding Park Area: large grassy park, nearby BMX trails, skateboard park Accessibility: The flooring is ADA approved but can … Read more

Memorial Park Playground – Helena, MT

Memorial Park Playground, Helena MT

Location: Memorial Drive – Helena, MTParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: wood chipsShade: pretty good. Features: Huge wooden play structure with a western theme and slides; Smaller Tot area with toddler sized climbers and swings.Surrounding Park Area: Flat grassy area, outdoor stage, next to Last Chance Splash outdoor pool and spray park. Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic … Read more