Active and adventurous

Located in the picturesque Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the 800-acre Malibu Dude Ranch prides itself on two things: creating family memories and horseback riding.

My resolution this year: I want the kids to play outside more often. I sincerely believe that the best way to get your kids outside is to be the example. In light of that resolution, my family took the challenge of staying at a Georgia State Park every month of 2014.

Visiting Catalina Island with kids is the perfect way to enjoy an island vacation adventure, without the hefty cross-the-ocean price tag.

Need a weekend itinerary from Atlanta or Nashville? Check out Blue Ridge, Georgia! (And read on for your chance to win a $500 gift card from Shell!)

Here are some KOA camping meals and tips to keep the family happy campers. I opted for some foil packet meals, steak, cupcakes and of course s’mores.

The Sugar and Spice Ranch is a ranch home open to mothers and daughters interested in learning about horseback riding. Along the way, Mom and daughter teams learn horsemanship and much more.

If you’re new to beach trips with kids or live far away from the coast, it may not be easy to know what to take to the beach. I usually have everything except lunches pre-packed, so I just have to grab our bags and go!

Planning a Florida beach vacation means looking for that perfect beach destination full of sugar sand beaches, sunshine, beautiful sunrises, and spectacular sunsets. Living in Florida, I have the privilege of hearing from parents about small quaint beaches that aren’t on most people’s radars. These off-the-beaten-path beaches show why Florida is known as the Sunshine State. Here are the top five hidden beaches for families in Florida.

A kid-friendly desert adventure in Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect place for a family getaway. From hiking, kayaking, and taking a hot air balloon trip, you will be surprised by the many adventures found in the Sonoran Desert.

Never have we enjoyed such a hands-on, educational, and adventurous trip; while we never cracked a book, we learned more in 10 days on our family friendly Alaskan cruise than we could have possibly studied in a month.

Have you ever taken a vacation where you literally felt like you stepped back into a different time? Visiting the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center took us back into a different era, one centered on family, kids, and nature while simultaneously bringing all three together.

St. John US VI is a slow moving, family friendly tropical paradise where there is natural beauty and wildlife abound.

I am not sure what day it was. Somehow the splashing of water, the warm sunshine on my back, and the sweet laughter and giggles of my children blended together in a haze of vacation happiness that had me doubting that reality actually existed outside the bubble of our tropical paradise.

Get ready for 5 Must-Do Winter Activities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for your entire family: from dog sledding to fat biking, there’s lots to do.

My son was diagnosed with autism about five years ago. The doctor who delivered the news expected my husband and I to give into our emotions and fall apart. Instead, we booked a trip. Then we booked another and another and another.

We’ve created a list of five fun, family-friendly day trips from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the twin cities metro area. Take advantage of your respective backyards or come explore ours!

My name is Tina Buell and I’m almost 40. I’m a single mom and my 5-year-old son is autistic. I live in a modest house, drive a modest car, and have never been married. Even though I’m very happy, my life didn’t turn out the way I thought it would.

Our family loves a visit to Vermont. We love the fresh air, the friendly people, and the fabulous food. Burlington is as close to a family mecca as one might find in Vermont. This small city and the immediate area offers so much for families to do together all centered around the beautiful Lake Champlain and the zesty city center that is Church Street Marketplace.