All Aboard! Where to Ride the Rails in California
Experiencing both the Skunk Train and world-famous Rail Bikes (awesome) in Mendocino County last fall inspired me to discover what other fun railways exist in California. Thanks to train-fanatic frien . . .
Family Camping Fun: Activities, Recipes and Ideas
Grab your camping gear and get ready for a great outdoor adventure (even if it's only in the backyard). Here are activities, crafts, recipes and tips that make fabulous family camping me . . .
Camping Scavenger Hunt
Camping Scavenger Hunt
If your family is planning a camping trip to a campground, national park or other outdoor destination, be sure to take along our free, printable Camping Scavenger Hunt! Print . . .
Six Snow Play Destinations
photo credit- Big Bear Mountain Resort
Ready to play in the snow? The whole family can enjoy a snowy, active vacation with adventures like skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snow tubing, ice skating, sn . . .
Winter Family Fun in Big Bear
Ready to take your family on a winter getaway close to San Diego? Head to the mountains for a fun-filled winter vacation at Big Bear. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and . . .
Family Road Trip: 6 Fun Stops Along California's Central Coast
The secret is out: San Diego is amazing. In fact, it’s a top U.S. vacation destination. So while the rest of the country is descending upon San Diego this summer, consider venturing away from the . . .
Discover California National Parks
These national parks in Southern and Central California are within a day’s drive of San Diego.Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with a visit to one (or more) of these sc . . .
SoCal’s Best Beach Camping
Southern California beaches are a popular destination year round, so why not spend a few days at a beachfront or bayfront campground?
“Southern California has some of the best ocean-front campgro . . .
Take the Family Glamping in Buellton, California
So, what is glamping? Glamping is like camping—but not. Combining the words glamorous and camping, glamping includes amenities and comforts of home (beds, electricity, indoor plumbing). None of th . . .
Fun Things to Do with Kids in the Bay Area
Planning a road trip to the San Francisco Bay Area? Here are five kid-friendly stops from Gilroy (south of San Francisco) to Fairfield (north of San Francisco). Each super fun spot will entertain, e . . .
Visit Zion National Park in Utah
Photo by Lisa Pawlak
Breathtaking, colorful Zion National Park embraces towering cliffs, glimmering waterfalls, emerald-green pools, blue skies, red sandstone river canyons and massive multihued rock . . .
Family Travel to Arches National Park
Arches National Park, located in southeast Utah, offers an abundance of geological wonders waiting to be discovered by visiting families. The park’s scenic, red rock landscape is home to more than . . .
Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
Breathtaking Bryce Canyon National Park offers one of the planet’s most surreal landscapes. Within the park’s 56 square miles, the geological forces of weather and erosion have carved intense sa . . .
Ski Mammoth Mountain
Take the kids to “shred some pow” at Mammoth Mountain, one of California’s premier winter sports recreational resorts. Families wanting a fun, wintery escape will fulfill mammoth-sized dreams . . .
Plan a Family Adventure to Catalina Island
What do wild bison, an awesome zipline, a casino and walking on the ocean floor have in common? Catalina Island, of course.Looking for a fun family day or weekend trip? I’ll let you in on a little . . .
Insider's Tips when Visiting Catalina
Here are helpful insider’s tips you won’t find anywhere else. Things I didn’t know until I got to Catalina. They could make your visit to the island a little sweeter.If you haven’t read the . . .
11 Kid-Friendly Adventures on Oahu
Taking a family vacation to the island of Oahu? Sure, you’ll lounge on the beach, build sandcastles and play in the water; but why not dig a little deeper into the culture, traditions and excitement . . .
Get started with RV Camping
Take Your Family on the Road, RV Style!
During a recent email session with an old friend about our summer plans, I mentioned that our family planned on taking our annual four-week road trip in our . . .
Get to Know Lake Gregory in Crestline, CA
I had never even heard of Lake Gregory in California’s San Bernardino Mountains until a couple months ago. But now the secret is out! Bustling with fun lake activities for families, it’s a perfe . . .
Make Traveling with Kids a Lifelong Adventure
Travel is loaded with benefits for families. It awakens curiosity and helps kids and parents feel more at home in the world while creating strong bonds and lasting memories. As kids grow, the fun of . . .
Kid-Friendly SoCal Getaways
Southern California resorts and hotels that families love! Looking for a local family getaway where there’s relaxation for adults and fun for the kids? These resorts offer plenty of amenities . . .
4 Tips for a Successful First RV Camping Trip
Is your family new to RV camping? Here are a few tips provided by KOA that will help you get started.1. Make your first trip close to home so you can work out any kinks in your RV before getting too . . .
Best Family Camping in San Diego
Ready to embark on a San Diego family camping adventure? Help your kids experience the great outdoors at one of the many family campgrounds in San Diego County! First-time campers? Consider pra . . .
Family Fun in Oxnard, CA
Visit Oxnard: Family-Friendly Things to Do, See and Eat
Looking for a relaxing beachside community that is void of crowds? Go a few hours up the coast from San Diego to Oxnard—it’s so awesome! . . .
(Mostly) Unplugged Road Trips
8 Survival Tips for Family Road Trips
Taking a family road trip this year? You are not alone—traveling to a vacation destination via car is still popular with families. While sitting in a car tog . . .