Hiking, Biking & Rafting

Mount Snow Family Camp is a special place where family connection takes precedence. It is a place where family bonds are strengthened and new friendships are made.

Those lucky enough to have visited New England know this is a geographically and culturally rich and diverse area. From rolling farmlands, to sparkling lakes, to scenic mountains, to amazing shorelines, and big city delights…we have it all.

Explore the Lake of the Ozarks with your family. From caves to lakes to shopping and hiking, there is something here for every family.

The Shenandoah Valley Kids Trail provides a list of activities for families that are both educational and fun for kids; vacations in the Shenandoah Valley are sure to be memorable and meaningful.

The peninsula of small coastal villages and white clapboard houses with names like Egg Harbor and Fish Creek attracts families looking for outdoor adventure and a slower-paced vacation.

The Pacific Ocean took center stage and remained the showstopper throughout our weekend getaway in this gem of hidden San Diego.

Boasting five area lakes, over 260 parks, and over 120 miles of shared-use trails and paths, nature is just waiting to be explored. Plus, don’t forget about the cultural offerings, unique restaurants and shopping. One thing is for sure – Madison is a family friendly college town!

I can’t believe it was only 12 months ago that our family set a New Year’s resolution to stay at a Georgia State Park every month of 2014.

The search for wildlife and winding trails created a desire for searching for more of the awe-inspiring wonder created on this earth.

There is plenty of family fun in Sevierville. This city is located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains region and is best known for being Dolly Parton’s hometown.

Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, kayaking Jackson Lake WY is a perfect introduction to a Wyoming national park trip with kids as young as six

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.

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!)

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.

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!