Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia’s most iconic sights, but it’s also far more approachable than it might seem—even with kids. We visited independently and arrived early, before the tour buses, giving us space to move at our own pace and take breaks when we needed them. The cracking ice, the thunder of calving, and the quiet in between made it unforgettable—without ever feeling rushed or overwhelming.

We stumbled into Hell’s Backbone Grill—dusty, hungry, and unprepared after a day of hiking in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. What we found in this tiny Utah desert town was one of the most remarkable farm-to-table meals of our lives.