National parks are some of the best outdoor adventure travel destinations, especially for families with kids and teens. Here are 21 national park family vacation ideas for 2024, plus where to stay, from top family travelers. Sled down sand dunes in Colorado, hike the Mist Trail in Yosemite, jump into alpine lakes in Glacier, experience canyoneering at Zion's door, stand toe-to-toe with giant Sequoias, and more. Which one is at the top of your list>

Glacier National Park, a famed crown jewel of America’s parks, spreads out far and wide in Montana. Paddleboard and take some of the best day hikes in Glacier National Park, while sleeping somewhere new nearly every night. Pssst.. check out the campervan we rented. Glacier’s east side offers more remote serenity for SUP paddling on lakes and the best wilderness hikes to see glaciers and alpine lakes. On the east side of Glacier National Park there is a good chance you will see grizzly bears, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer, bald or golden eagles, elk, pika, and more. Follow our itinerary and you’ll never look back.