Michelle McCoy

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we share the best beaches in Southern California for families. This guide is curated by our local experts who love beach days!

Tips on visiting desert national parks in Utah, Arizona, and California including Utah’s 5 parks, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Saguaro, and the Grand Canyon.

Montana family vacations are filled with adventure. Here are over 25 things to do in Montana with kids, from national parks to dinosaur digs!

Experience California’s natural wonders up close and personal. From the Sierras to the Pacific we’ve found the best California campgrounds for families.

I proudly present to you 10 amazing places to visit in Indiana, knowing full well that there are hundreds more that will make this state a great family destination.

Families flock to the City of Angels because of the sunny weather, ample things to do, and perhaps with the secret wish of seeing a celebrity. No doubt about it, …

From the airport to the beach to the mountain backpacking trail, the Matador Beast28 backpack can do it all. This versatile pack is lightweight and designed for travel. We decided …

San Diego is one of the most family-friendly cities in the world. Who else throws open their doors to kids, welcoming them to 100+ attractions such as SeaWorld, The San Diego Zoo, and …

Do you think of the Rose Parade when you hear about the city of Pasadena? Most do! More importantly, did you know there are a lot of fun things to …

…it’s important to get the information you need in order to make reservations for the more crowded National Parks. Many of them have campsites that fill quickly with reservations on the first day they are opened. Here’s the information you need in order to plan for your summer and get the reservations you desire.

A few remaining groves of old California redwoods stretch like a ribbon along the northern coast of California where the giant trees have been growing for over 1,000 years. Redwood …

I remember thinking it was a good idea. Hanging a hammock in Yosemite along the river and resting in the shade was what I really wanted to do. But as …

We have two teenagers now and adventures and beach days are different. It’s not as easy to motivate them to engage and have fun with us. Not like it used …

Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya is a luxury family vacation waiting to happen. Where a master planned resort blends the spectacular hospitality of the top luxury hotels of Fairmont, Banyan Tree, Rosewood, …

Ready for a family cruise? Explore these tips for cruising with kids that will keep you sane, safe, and happy on a family cruise adventure.

Over a lunch of cheese and crackers- typical fare in my house- I asked my kids, “What do you know about Puerto Rico?” One kid said it was an island. …

Photo by: Mark Woolcott “Play is really the work of childhood.” – Mr. Rogers Learning, play, and adventure are the key elements of the new Epic Discovery at Vail Mountain …

Through the years, I have learned some tricks of the trade through trial and error, and from fellow campers, family-travel bloggers, and experts like the folks at KOA. I’m happy to share those tips with you so that you too can have a great camping experience this summer!