US Family Travel

Racing has always been a part of my life….Fast forward twenty years and I’m enjoying the sights and sounds of NASCAR racing with kids.

I have lived in California for 28 years, but never visited any of its national parks. When the opportunity to visit three national parks in three days presented itself, I jumped at the chance.

Back in 1863, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of one of the most pivotal battles in the Civil War. Many places in the town have been preserved to educate visitors …

One of my favorite things about summer in Breckenridge, CO is being able to ride a bike everywhere.No wonder USA Today named Breckenridge as one of the top 10 places to take kids on a bike. Here are five ways to enjoy Breckenridge on two wheels.

We decided to take it a step further, and we began to seek out conservations and sanctuaries. What we found was in these concentrated environments you can connect with the animals on a more personal level. We learned the animals’ names and heard their stories. We looked them in the eyes and we made a connection.

Summer in Big Sky, Montana with Kids-A Perfect Slice of American Pie. That’s right, Big Sky, MT is a small striking mountain town with a great Wild West vibe just outside of monumental Yellowstone National Park.

Funny thing about vacations- sometimes they don’t always go as planned. Take for instance my family’s recent pilgrimage across the desert to combine our love for baseball with our affinity …

BYU yields a family-friendly college town rich in family values, and conventional family fun. Here is Trekaroo’s list of fun things to do in Provo with kids.

We have taken lessons, stayed in a variety of accommodations and traveled from several places around the USA. What we have discovered are an array of family friendly ski resorts awaiting your visit.

So there I was. Sitting at the top of a snowy hill in an inflatable rubber tire. And all of a sudden- whoosh! I was flying down the hill on an inner tube and laughing as I went. This 30-something mom was Cosmic Tubing at Mt. Hood’s SkiBowl!

When the fresh beach air calls, the seaside town of Santa Monica, located just west of Los Angeles, is often where my family and I end up. It has the charm and appeal of a coastal getaway, but with its sophisticated urban aspect, it is anything but a lazy beach town.

Whether you’re coming down from the mountains to hit the big city, just passing through, or planning your staycation, we’ve uncovered fabulous activities for a kid-friendly Denver day trip! Here’s a snapshot of our Trekaroo families’ favorite Denver-area activities and hotels.

New Mexico is an amazing place to visit with children. Beyond the October Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque’s cup runneth over with family-friendly activities—at least a full week’s worth. Plus, kid-friendly Santa Fe is just an hour away.

Whether you live in Michigan or are just passing through, a weekend trip to Mackinac Island with kids should be near the top of your to-do list. Recently, for the 10th anniversary of my 30th birthday, I signed up for a trail race on Mackinac Island and planned a quick family trip around it. Here are some of the tips I learned while planning.

When most people think of snow skiing, North Carolina probably isn’t the first place they think about, but it’s a great, drivable option for Southern skiers that want to learn to ski, or to get their snow fix close to home.

Trekaroo spent 2012 reviewing the best family dude ranch vacations across the country (it was a hard job, but someone had to do it!) We are excited to provide you with this handy guide to our favorite ranches and why they are so special as family friendly vacation getaways.

Our family’s lunchtime conversation at White Stallion Ranch went something like this…. Me: “So kids, who wants to go on the slow horseback ride across ‘Suicide Pass’ tomorrow?” Oldest son, …

                     I don’t want to hurt my high school history teacher’s feelings, but reading the past from a textbook is boring. Experiencing …