Red-Rock

A barren, otherworldly landscape of wind-sculpted red rock formations and boulders that looks like the surface of Mars. Hawaiian legend says the rocks were placed here by the gods. The red, orange, and purple colors of the rock against the blue sky are striking, especially at sunrise and sunset when the light is warm. Kids love climbing on the rocks and the landscape is so unusual it sparks their imagination. A 4WD vehicle is needed to reach the site. Views of Molokai across the channel add to the drama. There are no facilities so bring everything you need.

Dramatic red rock canyons in the Texas Panhandle that are home to the official state bison herd. Kids are thrilled to see real bison roaming free along the park roads and trails. The 64-mile Trailway is one of the longest rail-trails in Texas and passes through a railroad tunnel that is now a Mexican free-tailed bat colony. Watching hundreds of thousands of bats emerge at sunset from the tunnel is one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in the state.