By Anna Timbrook - With its perfect pistes, St. Moritz is a small slice of heaven for avid skiers. However, the good news is, you really don’t have to be a skier at all to enjoy the region. Switzerland's Engadin region is well known for its stunning lakes, mesmerizing nature and countless mountain biking and hiking trails. The best part of it all is that the majority … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Why Glamping at Capitol Reef Resort Should Be on Your Family Travel Bucket List
by Jennifer Fontaine - Capitol Reef Resort has been hosting travelers from around the globe for decades on the doorstep of Capitol Reef National Park. And as good hosts do, they up their game with more creative accommodations each year. From teepees and family cabins, to decked-out tents and authentic 19th century Conestoga Wagons, there’s a glamping experience likely to … [Read more...]
Winter in National Parks: Why you should go
by Erin Kirkland - Perhaps no other agency moniker is as familiar as that of national parks. Providing access, protection, and valuable historical information, national parks are considered sacred ground by many as hallmarks of family vacation destinations. Sharing of a legacy, if you will. In the United States and Canada, at least, most national parks see the highest number … [Read more...]
Colorado’s Snow Mountain Ranch a Sleigh-Full of Outdoor Family Fun
by Jessica Averett - Families who enjoy winter vacation adventures are all too familiar with the price tag that often accompanies them. Between warm clothing, expensive gear, and resort prices, planning a winter vacation may tempt parents to quickly clean out little Johnny's college account to finance the trip. But, Colorado's Snow Mountain Ranch is a destination that's … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Anchorage, Alaska Wintertime Family Vacation Itinerary
By Heather Mundt - Heading to a park in Anchorage, Alaska on a wintery afternoon in March, we'd expected to find a ghost town of forgotten, weather-battered play structures, neglected running paths and desolate parking lots. Instead we found Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park teeming with parents and their bundled-up toddlers vying for spots on the oversized swing; a steady … [Read more...]
Road Trip Planner: 5 Best USA Family Road Trip Ideas
Why spend a fortune on flights when you can visit the best destinations in the USA by taking a family road trip? Don't repeat last year's staycation... you know, the one that got all Lord of the Flies by day two. Use our road trip planner, gas up the car, and go on one of these epic family road trips, instead. Whether you're looking for a new favorite beach, … [Read more...]
Brooks Lake Lodge, Wyoming: A Family Friendly Yellowstone Resort
by Melynda Harrison - Atop gentle horses saddled by the expert staff at Brooks Lake Lodge, my family climbs into an impossibly beautiful meadow in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming. With a background of striated cliffs, a creek running over a mountain edge into a thin cascade, and late summer wildflowers hanging on for just a little longer all around us, I decided this might … [Read more...]
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary – 14 Must-Stops Along Route 1
by Jennifer Fontaine - An epic summer Pacific Coast Highway road trip is as American as warm apple pie ala mode, but the intricacies of planning accommodations and outdoor activities along the famous Route 1 one can prove a bit more challenging than simply following grandma’s recipe. Complex itineraries, careful budgeting, and a thousand hours of in-car entertainment can take … [Read more...]
Door County, Wisconsin: Top Hotels, Campgrounds & Family Activities
by Jean Grant - Door County is the thumb of Wisconsin’s “mitten” and a popular Midwest vacation spot, a half-day’s drive from Chicago and Minneapolis. Door County hotels and campgrounds welcome bicyclists, hikers, boaters, kayakers, and food connoisseurs alike to gather on the 70-mile long peninsula, known for its lighthouses, scenic vistas, quiet ambiance and family adventures … [Read more...]
Conquering the Mendocino Coast of California with Non-Committal Teens
By Annie Gallagher Yearout - What sort of ridiculousness are we in for? Two teenagers and a single mom on a road trip together, where service for cell phones and connections to social media might just be interrupted for a few moments by windswept beaches, spouting whales and wild bike contraptions that fly along train tracks? Why, an insanely cool adventure to Mendocino, … [Read more...]
The Complete Quebec, Canada Family Road Trip Itinerary
by Erin Kirkland “Attache ta tuque!” This is what my Uber driver, natty ball cap askance on his bald head, shouted when I mentioned I was beginning a seven-day road trip to explore sections of Quebec. The literal meaning is “Secure your hat on your head,” and in modern vernacular translates to “Hold on tight!” because something unexpected or exciting is coming your … [Read more...]
San Ignacio, Belize: Finding culture & adventure fit for a teen
by Amy Whitley - The moment my seventeen-year-old son and I stepped out of the airport shuttle van and into the small porte-cochère of San Ignacio Resort Hotel in the Cayo District of Belize, I understood why this Belize resort is affectionately known as ‘the only jungle in town’. Literally steps from the lively bustle of downtown, the moment you step through the open-air … [Read more...]
Porto Family Holidays: The Best Places to Eat, Sleep, and Adventure
by Kristin Kizer - Located on the Rio Duoro, Porto, Portugal is a thriving metropolis that dates back to around 300 BC. Many of the historical structures still exist, although some of the oldest houses are currently at risk of collapsing. In 1996 UNESCO recognized the historical downtown center of Porto as a World Heritage Site. This designation affirms that the area is … [Read more...]
Mobile, Alabama Outdoor Family Travel Guide
by Stephanie Harper - Mobile, Alabama is known for the earliest Mardi Gras celebration (which locals will argue is the first) and the Tensaw River Delta and Mobile River. An estuary with unique and diverse wildlife can be found there for year round exploration. Surrounding Mobile Bay are a plethora of family activities and outdoor adventure that even a coastal expert couldn't … [Read more...]
VIP Vail | Exclusive Outdoor Adventure Awaits At Sonnenalp
by Heather Mundt - Hiking along Cross Creek Trail in the Holy Cross Wilderness area near Vail, Colo., my two sons—ages 12 and 10—are trailing closely behind Kara Hasbrouck-Schmidt, guest-activities supervisor at the Sonnenalp Hotel, when she stops at the edge of a sun-dappled meadow. “Look down at this, boys,” she says, kneeling to pick up what appear to me as tiny wisps of … [Read more...]
30+ Fall Family Adventures in Rockford, Illinois
by Stephanie Harper - Fall is the perfect time to visit Rockford, Illinois as the colors are bright and leaf-peeping is the showstopper, while taking in the sights. With weather dropping comfortably in the 40’s, there’s plenty of activities to keep you warm all day! Rockford is just one of the cities that borders along Rock River and is an hour-long drive from Chicago. With … [Read more...]
Colorado’s Sylvan Dale Ranch Offers Outdoor Fun for All Ages
by Tami Mittan - Guest or dude ranch vacations are gaining in popularity as a top choice for family travelers. All-inclusive properties like Colorado's Sylvan Dale Ranch offer a taste of Western lifestyle, along with plenty of outdoor activities. If you are looking for some refreshing, unplugged fun, it just may be the perfect fit. Are dude ranch vacations well suited for a … [Read more...]
