Cherokee Trace: A Wild East Texas Safari Adventure!

Drive-thru safaris are probably my newest quarantine-appropriate favorite activity!

We've been to Bearizona in William, Arizona (right near the Grand Canyon). We've driven through the Badlands National Park in South Dakota and stopped while buffalo crossed in front of our car.

And now, we've been to Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari in Jacksonville, Texas, about 150 miles from Arlington.

Honestly, it's the perfect day trip for DFW kiddos. The park is open from 10 am to 6 pm daily (except Sunday, when the park opens at 1 pm). Admission is $16.95 per adult and $11.95 for kids. Each admission includes a bag of feed for the animals. 

We pulled up to the park at 10:15 am because we new we wanted to beat the heat. We drove through the park at 10 miles per hour with all the windows down. The park was quite shady, and my temperature gauge in my car only reported 87 degrees... But I recommend going early so you aren't fighting with the heat of a Texas afternoon!

The drive takes you about an hour and a half, and during that time you will come to face to face with a variety of fun animals! We saw deer, ostriches, llamas, alpacas, zebras and so much more. The animals are SUPER friendly and walk right up to your car. Most aren't afraid to stick their heads in if they are tall enough! It can actually be a little bit intimidating- prepare your kids ahead of time to avoid tears! 

We had a blast checking this place out. I did not get any sort of discounted admission- we paid $55, which is the price for one adult and three kids. We found that the four bags of food included with admission were plenty, but you can purchase additional feed bags for $3 each. There are portapotties available at the start and finish of the safari.

Cherokee Trace is a bit of a drive from Arlington, but we do have some recommendations! Pack a lunch (or grab a drive-thru lunch in Jacksonville when you finish your safari) and eat it at Lover's Lookout, a gorgeous rest stop with pretty views about 15 miles from the safari. 

Plan a few other stops! You could plan to go on a weekend when First Mondays are happening in Canton and shop one day and safari the next! You could also stop at Splash Kingdom waterpark or Yesterland Amusement park, both located on I20 not far from Canton. If you are a country music fan, Miranda Lambert's Pink Pistol Boutique is about 55 miles away in Lindale. The drive-thru safari is also not far from Tyler, where the entertainment possibilities are endless! And did you see my post about The Waterpark at the Villages? Watch for it to reopen (thanks, covid!) and you can safari in the morning and waterpark in the afternoon!

What East Texas adventures am I missing?

Summer 2020: Fun at Hawaiian Falls (Plus Safety Measures in Place!)

For those of you who have followed my girls and me and our crazy adventures for some time, you know that we are normally go-go-go all summer long.

Well, normal isn't really a thing this summer. But we are making the best of it!

I have three crazy girls who LOVE the water and love having fun. So when Hawaiian Falls invited us to come check out its Waco location, I knew we couldn't say no! While we've been to the Mansfield location several times, we've never visited the Waco waterpark. We couldn't wait!

My husband asked me before we headed out if I knew what precautions Hawaiian Falls was taking in light of everything that is happening right now. I told him I would be finding out so that I could let all of my readers know!

I love Hawaiian Falls because it's manageable for a parent to handle solo with multiple children. While I love Hurricane Harbor and large waterparks on that scale, I get easily overwhelmed with the size and worried my girls will get separated from me. Hawaiian Falls has plenty of waterslides and activities to entertain kiddos of all ages but feels intimate enough that kiddos can easily navigate with or without mom or dad, depending on age.

The Waco location is about 80 miles from my Arlington home and took us about 1.5 hours to travel to. Open hours vary by day, so be sure you double check hours before you plan your trip. We rolled up at 11 am and decided we would play the day by ear... My kids made it until the park closed!

The girls were excited to check out Kona Bay, the Waco park's new family-friendly water attraction with multiple dump buckets and slides. They had fun running up and down the structure playing and splashing. Parents of younger kiddos will love the zero-depth water structure!

The Waco park also has a mini golf course and sand volleyball surrounding the lazy river! The girls took turn lounging on hammocks while they each tried to beat me in mini golf (spoiler alert- that's not a difficult thing to do!). My girls also loved the "obstacle course," a pool that has anchored floats with a rope suspended above for kids to try to climb across.

My girls' favorite attraction was Tempest Tower, a set of two slides that allows rides to rush down in single or double rider tubes. The girls loved the orange slide! Next to this attraction were body slides, where the girls could race down side by side to see who was the fastest water-slider!

I know many of you are wanting to know what Hawaiian Falls is doing to keep patrons safe right now. Throughout the park we saw hand-sanitizing stations with hand gel to kill germs. There were signs throughout the park reminding us to socially distance. All staff members, even lifeguards, wore masks (provided by Hawaiian Falls). We were even given free masks as we exited the park. There were hand-washing signs throughout the park reminding everyone to practice good hygiene. The park is also now cashless, meaning no handling money back and forth. You can preload money into your account and your kiddo can purchase things using his or her wristband, minimizing contact with employees. All of these measures, coupled with all the sunshine (and the chlorine in the water!) made us feel comfortable that Hawaiian Falls has taken as many steps as possible to keep waterpark goers safe.

A few waterpark tips from the EA crew:

1. Have a meeting spot- chairs, a cabana- in case kids get separated.

2. Agree to how much money kids can spend ahead of time on food and snacks. Easier now that the parks are cashless! Even better, bring your own food (a small fee may apply).

3. Secure valuables. I carry a portable personal safe with me to every waterpark. It saves me the fee to rent onsite lockers. However, onsite lockers are also a great option!

4. Don't forget sunscreen! And drink lots of water.

5. Others items that make our waterpark trips successful: goggles, towels, changes of clothes, empty water bottle (to fill at the park).

6. Have the Dole Whip. It's only $5. Thank me later!

Other fun ideas of things to do in Waco:

1. Dr. Pepper Museum! Learn about the history of pop.

2. Mayborn Museum! This came highly recommended but is currently closed for Covid. It's on our list for our next visit!

3. Mammoth Site. Also highly recommended. It was too hot during our visit but we have shelved this spot for our next visit too!

4. Magnolia. See Chip & Joanna's spot that has put Waco on the map. (search my site- I posted about this spot last year!)

5. For a quick bite- head to Jake's Texas Tea House. The food is yummy and affordable. My girls loved it!

*Hawaiian Falls treat the EA crew to free admission and free food in exchange for social media posts and an honest review. All thoughts are my own*

Jurassic Quest: Prehistoric, Socially-Distant Fun in DFW!

On Sunday, the EA crew packed its bags and drove 30 minutes east on I30 to check out Jurassic Quest, a drive-thru dinosaur experience at Fair Park. We pulled in, streamed the audio tour through the minivan radio, learned some interesting facts about prehistoric creatures and snapped some great pictures... And we did it all from our vehicle!

I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on Facebook and Instagram, as well as less-than-stellar reviews from fellow influencers and bloggers who weren't blown away by Jurassic Quest 2020... So I'm going to do my best to breakdown the experience for you so you can decide for yourself whether you want to make the drive and spend $49 on the event.

First, the facts:
Jurassic Quest is running now until July 12 at Fair Park in Dallas.
It is $49 per vehicle to enter the event.
The event opens at 9 am and closes at 8 pm. When you purchase tickets, you will choose which time you would like to attend.
Allow 1.5-2 hours to get through the line and the experience.
There are souvenirs for purchase but no food. Bring snacks!
There are port-a-potties on site.
There are additional activity kits available for purchase online.
You remain in your vehicle the entire event- which means no one gets to complain about the heat because of the air conditioning!
There is an optional free digital photo at the end.

We pulled up to Jurassic Quest at about 9:15 am on Sunday morning and were surprised to see how many cars were already in line. But the line moved quickly! We left the Fair Park parking lot around 11 am, and that included a potty stop before we headed back to Arlington.

We plugged my phone into our minivan speaker and enjoyed listening to the guided audio tour. The narrators tried to make it both fun and educational (my girls loved when someone "broke in" to the broadcast to announce the T Rexes had gone missing...) The dinosaurs were spaced out quite a bit so cars wouldn't pile up too much and prolong the drive-thru experience. The narrators told us when to pause the audio so we were able to follow along from display to display and learn interesting facts about all the dinosaurs! My favorite was the ammomite- did you know these grew up to 6 feet tall?!

I'll be honest- my girls mostly loved being able to take turns sticking their heads out of the car's sunroof and telling me about the top-level view of each display. The speed limit through the event is 5 miles per hour, which is the only reason I allowed this to occur. They also loved sitting together on the captain's chairs and switching from side to side to catch a glimpse at all the animatronic dinosaurs! We allowed the girls to move throughout the vehicle freely while we were inside the event space and then stopped at the end to readjust car seats and booster seats and get everyone buckled in properly for the ride back.

Halfway through, you drive through an optional souvenir area, where you can purchase various animals. At the end, you have the option to have your photo taken and are given a QR code to retrieve it online after the event.

My girls loved seeing the meglodon at the end of the experience, although they are convinced that the one on display was not true-to-size (they tout themselves as shark experts!). We probably spent the longest time of the entire experience admiring this terrifying creature from our vehicle!

Okay, I"m going to go rogue and be perfectly honest here. Yes, I was given a free pass to this event in exchange for my honest review, and that's what I'm going to give you.

Times are different. Things are different. This is certainly not the same event I would have expected to attend one year ago. Did it lack "ambiance?" Yep. You lose a certain amount magic when you can't set the lighting and sounds to match the mood of the event. The scenes were spaced out quite a bit to allow cars to move freely without too much back up... But that also meant there was a lot of downtime while we drove from spot to spot. I can't stress enough that you should pack your snacks (and your phone charger!) so the kids keep busy between displays.

The night before I ventured out to Jurassic Quest, I went to the Garth Brooks Drive In Concert Experience at Coyote Drive In in Fort Worth. It was expensive (more so than JQ!) and certainly didn't sub in for a true Garth Brooks Concert in any way. BUT, I was able to stay in my car. I was able to keep an appropriate, socially-acceptable distance from everyone around me. I didn't have to touch any public space unless I chose to use the bathroom or visit the concession stand. I was outside or in my personal vehicle, and I did wear a mask when I went to wash my hands in the restroom. All things considered, I think it was a decent way to get out and enjoy some entertainment during this time.

So, back to Jurassic Quest... Do I think it's worth $49? To be honest? Yes. Do I recommend you bringing teenagers? Probably not. But my girls, who are 6, 8 and 10, as well as my niece, who is 4, and a friend, who is 9, all really enjoyed it. We packed the car full of 7 people (as many as my car would legally hold), making the amount per person $7. It was definitely worth that! But even if you only plan to bring one or two kids, I think you can absolutely have a good time that will keep you socially distanced and allow your kids to have a great Summer 2020 experience. Remember, we are all navigating this summer together... Don't set sky-high expectations. Honestly, I think I enjoyed viewing the dinosaurs a lot more this way than I would have if I had to fight crowds to get up close and snap a picture or pay to access the audio guide and put on headphones that countless others have had on their ears.

I thought the experience was fun and different- a nice change of pace from our normal daily routine. The EA crew recommends as long as you keep in mind that this experience may not line up with the expectations you would have had a year ago! I highly recommend finding a friend with a minivan or SUV and putting a bottom in each seat belt. You will end up paying a lot less per person this way and control the germs you come in contact with (even check-in at the event is contactless!).

The EA Guide to Arlington-area Splash Pads & Water Parks

The Everything Arlington girls are so ready for some water fun in the Texas Sun for Summer 2020!

We rounded up all the splash pads and water parks in the Arlington area- and let you know which age of kiddos we think each spot is perfect for!

SPLASH PADS
Splash pads in Arlington are free, and they have no standing water, meaning these spots are great for the tiniest water babies! Grab your sunscreen and towel and head on over to one of these spots!

California Lane- 2001 California Lane, 76015

 Brantley Hinshaw Park- 2121 Overbrook Drive, 76014

**Don Misenheimer Park- 201 E. Lonesome Dove Trail, 76002

**Misenheimer is an EA FAVE splash pad! Complete with bathrooms and an adjacent play area, this spot will keep your kiddos happy for hours!

Splash Pads outside Arlington

Clayton Chandler Park- 1530 N Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield. This spot has a play area and bathrooms!

Safari Splash at the Fort Worth Zoo- Spend a day at the FW Zoo and don't forget your swimsuit! Safari Splash is great for the 8 and under set- and it does require an additional fee.

We are SO bummed to see that Splash Factory in Grand Prairie is closed for the season due to construction. We love this spot- but the Website says see you in 2021.

POOLS
Arlington has some fantastic pools for kiddos of all ages.
Don't forget- you MUST sign up on line this year to reserve your time! All pools are linked below.
Tuesday is TWO FOR ONE admission! That's right... Get in two swimmers for the price of one at all open pools every Tuesday this summer!

Allen Bolden Outdoor Pool- 2800A South Center Street, 76014

**BK Family Aquatic Center- 2800 W. Sublett Rd., 76017

**BK Pool is an EA favorite! This pool has slides, a splash pad, a shallow pool and deep pools for diving. This spot literally has something for everyone!

Helen Wessler Play Pool- 2310 Greenway Street, 76010

**Howard Moore Play Pool- 1999 Bever Blvd, 76013

** Howard Moore is an EA favorite for the 5 and under set! This pool has a large play structure in the center, a beach entry and is only 18 inches deep at the deepest point. Perfect for littles!

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool- 1815 New York Ave, 76010

**Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center- 1924 Randol Mill Park, 76012

** Randol Mill is an EA Favorite! The girls love the lazy river and slide, and the froggie-focused little kid area entertains the under 5 set for hours!

                     


Woodland West Outdoor Pool- 3200 Norwood Lane, 76013

Pools outside Arlington

Tyre Outdoor Pool- only $1 admission!- 2327 Tyre Street, GP

Bowles Outdoor Pool- 2714 Graham Street, GP

McFalls Outdoor Pool- 505 Dickey Rd., GP

WATERPARKS

**Hurricane Harbor- Park Reopens June 18 for members and June 22 for everyone- 1800 E. Lamar Blvd, 76006

** EA Favorite waterpark because it is close to home- and if you purchase a season pass, you can go all summer long for a relatively inexpensive price! We pay for our passes in 3-4 visits!

Waterparks outside Arlington

Hawaiian Falls Mansfield- 490 Heritage Parkway South, Mansfield

**Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark Grand Prairie- 2970 Epic Place, GP

**EA Favorite Waterpark!! We love that this park is indoors- so we don't need to bring sunscreen! (Although, if you want to check out the new outdoor wavepool, we highly recommend bringing sunscreen! But this spot is open year-round, meaning the EA crew can enjoy the pool even in January! The slides and lazy river keep us busy for hours!

NRH2O (opens today, 6/15)- 9001 Blvd. 26, North Richland Hills

Summer Reading Incentives For Kids

With school out (almost at least!), I'm going to be back on the struggle bus with getting my kids to read. The pull of technology is simply far more exciting to them than reading a book. I'm bound for a summer of "Just one more episode, Mom!" and "But I want to watch this kid on YouTube open this obnoxious toy, Mom!"

So I've rounded up all the reading clubs kiddos can join for free this summer to encourage my young readers to turn off technology and sit down with a good book. Because, in my opinion, there is truly nothing like a good book to take you on an adventure!



1. Pizza Hut Book It Program
Kids in grades K-6 can earn a free personal pan pizza and a sticker every month for reading! (This program runs year round)

2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Club
Kids can complete the free reading log (linked above) and bring the completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store to earn a free book from a pre-selected list.

3. Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
This year, kids can build their avatar, make new friends, earn virtual rewards, and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books by starting and keeping “reading streaks” in Scholastic Home Base when they read every day over the summer!

4. Amazon Summer Reading Sweepstakes
Read every day for a chance to win some great prizes from Amazon!

5. Free Weekly Audiobooks for Teens!
Teens ages 13 and up can snag a new free audiobook every week to listen to (while doing chores, right?!). Score!

6. Summer Reading Challenge with the Arlington Public Library
Complete weekly challenges for a chance to win prize packs from the Arlington libraries (ages 13-17)! Kids 0-12 can earn a free book at the end of the program.

7. Half Price Books Feed Your Brain
Check back for updates on the 2020 Summer Reading Program

8. H-E-Buddy Summer Reading Club
Kids who read 10 books between now and October 1 can mail a completed form in to the provided address to receive a free t-shirt from HEB (ages 3-12 only).

9. Chuck E Cheese Ongoing Reading Incentive Program
Kids can earn free tokens to be used all summer long when they commit to daily reading!

Local & Educational Resources for Kids

With everything that is happening in the world right now, I'm busy finding as many resources as I can to keep my kids busy while school is not in session. I'm rounding up what I can to share with everyone. Please message me if I've missed something!

FREE FOOD

Free lunch from Kennedale ISD

Free food from The Mission Food Pantry

Free lunch from Grand Prairie ISD

Free lunch from Mansfield ISD

Free lunch from El Primo's in Mansfield

Free lunch from Fort Worth ISD

(I haven't seen anything from Arlington yet, but I assume it's in the works...)

FREE ACTIVITY KITS

Raddish Kids Cooking Kits

FREE ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES

Movement and Reading: Fluency & Fitness

Math for grades 2-5: Revolution Math (use code RMFRIEND to get the program for $1 for your first month)

Fun educational videos my girls love: Brain Pop (use code BPCVFAFB3 for free access)

Daily guided lessons: Scholastic

Reading with kids: Storyline Online

For younger ones: Noggin

Online courses: Outschool

Elementary Science Lessons: Mystery Science

Art lessons with a local mama: Lindsay's Art Cart

Grand Canyon Adventure!

Now that my kiddos are older, I want to travel more. I grew up the daughter of a flight attendant, and traveling has always been a big part of my life. I studied abroad in college, have flown across the ocean many times, made two trips to Asia (South Korea and Taiwan), managed a tour for Jeep years ago across the South and just love anything and everything about getting out and exploring.

When my husband challenged me to find a Spring Break adventure for our family of five, I happily accepted. I wanted to find some place we had never been, some place that would get us outside, some place that would give us a fun adventure. A few google searches later, I discovered a trip to the Grand Canyon that seemed to check all of the boxes we needed it to: driveable, affordable, adventurous and fun!

Cheesing for the camera before boarding the train to the Grand Canyon.

Driving to the Grand Canyon from Arlington is actually quite easy. Hop on 287 all the way to Amarillo (about 5 hours away), then take 40 straight west. This drive will take you through Albuquerque and clear across the state of New Mexico into Arizona. We stayed our first night in Amarillo, then bee-lined for Williams, AZ, on day two, stopping for lunch in Albuquerque. The second day's drive took us about 9 hours, for a total of 14 hours drive time from Arlington to Williams, AZ. We drove almost exactly 1,000 miles from our front door to Williams.

Williams, Arizona, is a quaint two-stoplight town that is rumored to be the inspiration behind the Disney movie Cars. It is about 60 miles from the Grand Canyon and a great stop for tourists. We actually discovered this city (as many do) because of the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, a hotel that caters to folks wanting to see the Grand Canyon. (www.thetrain.com).

Ice Cream at the Fred Harvey Restaurant.

Our package included dinner our first night at the on-site Fred Harvey Restaurant, a buffet-style diner with food to delight kids and husbands alike! The girls filled their bellies, shopped at the adjacent gift shop, and then put on their bathing suits to enjoy the saltwater pool. Families from all over came to enjoy Spring Break at the Grand Canyon, and my girls loved chatting with a few kids that drove in from California and others from Colorado.

Sunday morning we got up and enjoyed breakfast at the Fred Harvey Restaurant, which was also included in our package. We prepared our suitcases for transport to the GC park and then headed over to the Wild West show at 9 am, a fun show with cowboys and horses meant to entertain guests and give them a taste of life out west in yesteryear. After the show, it was time to board the train!

Smiling with a cowboy from the Wild West show.

The train ride itself took about two hours to make the 60-mile trek to the Grand Canyon National Park. We were seated in coach class and had a guide who talked to us about the Arizona landscape, what to expect at the GC and more. Free water was provided in each train car, and passengers are able to move between cars. The favorite part for my girls was being able to walk to the dining car and buy food that was, as you can imagine, marked up quite a bit. What is it about overpriced M and Ms that makes them so enjoyable?!

Girls on the train.

Once we arrived at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, we hopped off the train and immediately onto a tour bus and embarked on the Freedom Tour. Our bus driver was great and gave us a lot of information about how the Canyon was formed. Honestly, I loved the information he provided. I didn't realize we were standing more than 7,000 feet above sea level, and that the Grand Canyon was one mile to one and one quarter mile deep. As much as we were able to see of the Grand Canyon during our hour-long tour, we actually were staring at about 1/3 of the Canyon itself! (Want to go out on that crazy glass bridge thing? I mean, I don't. But, if you do, it is actually a four hour drive from the Grand Canyon National Park. Yep. Four. Hours.)

Happy girls at the Grand Canyon!

After the Freedom Tour, which my kids loved because it meant less walking for them and less time in the windy and chilly Arizona-in-March weather, we headed over to the Blue Angel Lodge, complete with a gift shop and deli. We grabbed some snacks and then wandered over to the Maswik Lodge, where we would be spending the night. We checked into our room, explored a bit more, and then headed over to the Maswik Lodge Cafeteria for food to please everyone. (The El Tovar Restaurant came highly recommended by our train guide, but it was a sit-down restaurant and rather pricey, so we opted for the food court instead).

After wandering up toward the El Tovar during twilight, we enjoyed the calmness of the canyon at sunset. It was gorgeous! There are no swimming pools inside the park, so we called it an early night.

The view from outside the El Tovar Hotel around 6 pm.

Monday we got up and had breakfast and then decided to tour around the South Rim. We took a free shuttle (there are stops and shuttles all over the park) to the visitor's center and watched a movie about the Grand Canyon, then proceeded to walk the trails from there. The weather was gorgeous, and we amassed more than 15,000 steps on the trails! We ended at the Canyon Village Market & Deli for light bites and souvenirs. At 3:15, we boarded our train back to Williams.

Taking a break during our Grand Canyon hike!

The train ride back down to Williams was fun and enjoyable. Toward the end, some "bandits" hopped on board the train and stole high fives from the passengers. My kids loved that- but it was a bit scary for younger kids. There were also musicians on both train rides- cowboys that sang with guitars and harmonicas for entertainment. The train ride was so fun! (I would love to go back in December, when it makes a magical transformation into the Polar Express!)

Ready to board the train back to Williams!

Our entire Grand Canyon adventure was about 48 hours start-to-finish. While my husband and I would love to go back and actually go camping within the canyon, this two-day excursion is just the right length with kids. It encourages them to learn and get active and keep off the iPads. I can't emphasis enough how much we loved the train ride up and back from the Grand Canyon. If you want to go to the GC with kids, the train is a must!

My tips for a great trip:

1. Pack food. All the food. Serious mom brain on this one. We paid SO much more than we should have because I wasn't prepared. Food is way more expensive inside the park, so pack all the snacks. There is free water throughout the park, so pack a water bottle.

2. Plan to unplug. Cell service is spotty at best while you are inside the park. Hotels do offer free Wifi to guests, but it, too, is fine at best. Plan to be mostly disconnected on your adventure.

3. Skip the stroller. The pathways are not meant for strollers. If you are bringing little ones, plan to put them in a carrier. However, I honestly think this experience is best for the 5 and up set. My youngest, 6, was not loving all the walking on day two. Even my oldest, 10, at some point said "but we've already seen the Grand Canyon and I'm tired of walking." The Park does offer a Junior Ranger activity set to engage the kiddos, which is nice, but there are no play areas or strictly-for-littles activity areas within the South Rim.

4. Pick the vacay that is right for you. The vacation package we booked had two options- and out and back to the GC in one day and the overnight in the park option we selected. We loved having two days at the park to walk and explore. BUT, if seeing the Grand Canyon is something that is more of a "check it off the bucket list" item for you, the out and back in one day option may suit you. It saves you quite a bit of money, and, if you are bringing littles, it will be a lot more enjoyable for them!

5. Make it an adventure! We highly, highly recommend at stop at Bearizona while you are in Williams. This drive-through wildlife park allowed us to see bears and wolves up close. It was seriously cool! A stop on the main street in Williams is a must- it feels like a step back in time. You can easily to the trip as we did- Arlington-Amarillo-Williams, but you could also do it as Arlington-Albuquerque-Williams and plan a few stops in NM. Flagstaff is only a short drive east from Williams and offers lots of fun for kids, and Sedona isn't far, either. Stop at the Petrified National Forest if you can- its breathtaking!

6. If you have a fourth grader, don't forget your free National Parks Pass! There is an admission fee to the Grand Canyon if you don't have one. everykidoutdoors.gov

Say cheese!

What did I miss?!