Outdoors

Want to escape the cold? Visit one of these winter beach destinations for a slice of mid-winter paradise.

Have a case of the winter blues? Start planning your epic beach vacation and print our Ultimate Beach Vacation Checklist.

Explore winter in Vancouver, where your family can enjoy cold-weather activities like skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, ice skating, and a hot chocolate festival

With both sandy beaches, and rugged coastline, Pismo Beach, is a haven for families who seek relaxation and fun in the sea.

On many family trips we have scouted out places where her thirst for more insect and spider knowledge can be quenched. Along the way our other two children, as well as us phobic parents have learned much about the subject.

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.

With all of the appeal of the temperate rainforest and a much smaller population than Anchorage, Juneau has an offering the size of the ocean for families looking for fun.

The minute we drove through the gates of Triangle X Ranch in Moose, Wyoming, and took in our surroundings of the dramatic Grand Teton mountains, rustic cabins, and horseback riding trails, I knew we’d picked the right dude ranch vacation for us

Tanque Verde Ranch, a family friendly western dude ranch adventure in the Sonoran desert of Arizona is the perfect place for your family’s ultimate getaway.

Sun, fun, sand, and sea – if this is what you think of when you envision the US Virgin Islands, you’re not alone. In spite of the stunning (and I’m not kidding when I say stunning) beaches, there is so much more for families to do on these beautiful destination islands.

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

Get outside of New York City, and you’ll find that there is a lot for kids and families to take advantage of in Upstate New York. Look for beautiful state parks, interesting museums, and kid-friendly activities around every corner, particularly in the summer. Here are the top 10 Syracuse family-friendly things to do.

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.

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.

I love being in the middle of a moment and recognizing that it will make the highlight reel of life. I am talking about the moments which become fond memories that are retold at family get-togethers for decades. Last summer, my kids and I added several highlights to our memory reels while visiting Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

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!