Southern Utah and Mesa Verde in June with Kids

[pstm13]

[bimg=fright|300]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/35751_456265096958_4623204_n.jpg[/bimg] I plan to load up the family truckster and make a trip through southern Utah and to the Mesa Verde area the first part of June. I will be taking my wife and two kids. We plan on stopping at as many national parks as possible and getting the kids a lot of those Jr. Ranger badges. Anyway, there is a great amount of collective wisdom in the members of this site so I am hoping to tap into it for suggestions. I am especially looking for

-kid friendly hikes that are safe but off the beaten path with great scenery and history​

-camp site suggestions​

-fun places for the kids​

-anything else​

Thanks in advance.

 

[gnwatts]

Hovenweep is cool. Incredible ruins. In south west Colorado extending over the border into Utah, with some more primitive car camping sites.

 

[pstm13]

Hovenweep is cool. Incredible ruins. In south west Colorado extending over the border into Utah, with some more primitive car camping sites.

I was thinking that would be a good place to stop. I'll put it on the list.