Northern California with Kids

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If it weren’t for the views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or historic Alcatraz, visitors could quite possibly forget they were in San Francisco. The forests of eucalyptus, cypress and pine trees in this park are lush…

Trekaroo families found top family-friendly state parks that rival national parks with spectacular scenery and kid-friendly beaches, trails, and lakes.

California is home to its fair share of famous national parks. Relatively few know about Pinnacles, which is a shame because there are lots of great things to do in …

Imagine digging into a picnic lunch with a view so expansive it feels like the world is at your feet. How about launching yourself from a swing while under the …

The bucolic Napa Valley is a setting many travelers associate with wine tasting, Michelin Star restaurants, couples getaways, girls’ weekends, and destination weddings but, did you know there are also …

Whether artistic leanings, athletic energies, or simple explorations are in your plans, there are plenty of fun things to do in San Jose with kids. As the capital of Silicon …

There are so many fun things to do in San Francisco with kids, it’s easy to see why many visitors leave their hearts there! The little cable cars do seem …

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco’s gems. From hands-on museums and luscious gardens to an amazing playground and gorgeous vistas, Golden Gate Park is full of fun activities for families.

Are you dreaming of a glamping getaway? Recently, my family had the chance to get away from it all at Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping near Healdsburg and it was an easy …

There’s a lot to see in San Francisco, there is plenty more to explore just beyond the city’s borders. Venture beyond the City by the Bay, with these nine family-friendly day …

I was a kid when I moved to Sacramento, and now I’m raising a child here. I’d say that gives me a well-rounded perspective of the city! Luckily there are …

The key to any successful rafting trip is a great guide and O.A.R.S. has been leading top notch river experiences since their very first dory-navigated trip down the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River in 1969. Since then, their operation has expanded to 19 unique sections of river, thousands of successful trips, and resulted in countless memories being made. One and two day trips are available on the Class III South Fork, making it the perfect introduction to whitewater.

San Francisco is a city that offers plenty of free activities for families. I have all of them detailed in my book ‘Your Guide to Visit San Francisco for Free’ and it was a delight to pick ten activities that my own family enjoys doing and sharing them with you.

Getting ready to send a child off to college? You’ll need to schedule college visits to make sure any school is going to be a fit for your scholar. To …

With school back in session, you may have found yourself wishing you’d gotten in one more getaway before jumping into the grind of schedules and homework. Does heading to Northern …

…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 …