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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 4 and a 2 year old and I would not plan this trip.  I'd do something close to home.  What does your DH want to do at the national park?  They will not be wowed by the Grand Canyon or the beautiful vistas somewhere.  They can't really "hike".

Take them to "hike" around Roosevelt Island.  Drive down to  Skyline drive and get a cabin to "camp" in.  But keep it low key with low expectations and work your way up.

My kids are excited about a big muddy field or driving over to Clemyjontri.

BUT if you two will have fun and want the kids along, fine.  But don't expect them to get much out of it just yet.[/quote]

I agree with your suggestions but would plan and did plan a National Park trip with a 2 and 4 year old, and it was wonderful! (Actually, the 2 year old was not quite 2 at the time, but almost.) We went to Moab, Utah and Arches National Park. We had a great time hiking, and the now-5 year old still talks about it and recognizes landmarks from the trip when she sees them on tv, etc.  She learned about new plants and animals and landscape features. My kids really love the outdoors though, so that trip was right up their alley.[/quote]

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