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Tanya Raedeke
Best Family Camping Equipment Your Money Can ...

Family tent camping. We love it! From camping in national parks to all over Colorado, and even down in the Grand Canyon, we’ve been pitching tents with our kids for over 20 years. Are you sure you have everything you need for camping in 2024? Here’s the Ultimate Family Camping List of Gear Essentials as you prepare for your next outdoor adventure with kids and teens. Access a free downloadable packing list that covers everything from sleeping gear to camp kitchen and campsite essentials, clothing and shoes for outdoor recreation, and more.

Best Family Camping Equipment Your Money Can Buy in 2024
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Tanya Raedeke
Best Sleeping Bags for Kids, Moms, and Dads in ...

Camping with kids in 2024 is much more fun when you have the right camping gear. When your family slips inside your tent, you want to stay warm, dry, and comfy. This family of six will show you the best family camping gear, from different sized tents to kids and adult sleeping bags and essential sleeping pads. Don't break the bank while investing in good quality gear that will last over the years.

Best Sleeping Bags for Kids, Moms, and Dads in 2024
beaches
Tanya Raedeke
Best Lake Michigan Beach Towns

Five of the best Lake Michigan beaches and towns for families who like to explore. Fantastic things to do along Lake Michigan; discover beaches, playgrounds, shopping, eating and more! A guest post written by Lindsay Parker Williams. Lindsay writes about family travel at LetMeGiveYouSomeAdvice.com.

Best Lake Michigan Beach Towns
Colorado
Tanya Raedeke
Colorado Springs with Kids in 2024

Traveling to Colorado Springs with Kids? We’ve lived here for 2 years now, and here are our family’s favorite things to do in this historic city sitting under Pikes Peak.

Colorado Springs with Kids in 2024
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Tanya Raedeke
Solo Stove Yukon Review 2024: The Only Fire Pit ...

Solo Stove Fire Pits and Camp Stoves have revolutionized family backyards, camping, and backpacking with friends. This review of Solo Stove highlights why we’re sold on the backyard best - the Yukon Fire Pit - but shows off the Bonfire and Ranger fire pits too. Plus, learn about the lightweight, portable Titan, Campfire, and Lite versions of their camping stoves.

Solo Stove Yukon Review 2024: The Only Fire Pit Your Family Needs

Why Iceland is the best country for international adventures

Why Iceland is the best country for international adventures

Iceland: your next international destination! Summer or winter, this wild island is great for easy family travel. Places to visit (Reykjavík!) & things to do in this jaw-dropping country found at the tip of Europe.

Top things to do in Sevilla, Spain

Top things to do in Sevilla, Spain

Top things to do and see in Sevilla Spain. A travel guide for family travel to Andalucia. Enjoy tapas, paseo strolls, night life, shopping, and history in southern Spain. Add day trips to Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, and Nerja. See why Sevilla is the perfect place to base yourself for southern Spain!

World famous green chile cheeseburger

World famous green chile cheeseburger

Eat at Sparky's just off of I-25 in Hatch, New Mexico! World Famous Green Chile Cheeseburger, BBQ, shakes, espresso, and prickly pear lemonade in the Chile Capital. You'll drive back for more. 

Surefire tools to jump-start your blog today!

Surefire tools to jump-start your blog today!

Surefire tools to start your blog today! All of the best blogging tips, free to download for a limited time, from Ruth and Elite Blog Academy. What are you waiting for?

Exploring Andalucia, Spain with family

Exploring Andalucia, Spain with family

Traveling southern Spain (a.k.a Andalusia) with extended family was a blast! Check out this balanced 8 day itinerary for Sevilla, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, and Nerja.

Day trip to Joshua Tree National Park

Day trip to Joshua Tree National Park

Day trip to Joshua Tree National Park with kids. Drive through and stop to explore: climb jumbo rocks, hide out in Hidden Valley, and star-gaze at the local observatory with your family in this gorgeous desert park.

Top places to kayak for families in the U.S.

Top places to kayak for families in the U.S.

Top places to kayak for families in the U.S. - Kayaking is a great choice for a family vacation, because it involves teamwork, exercise, and the chance to enjoy breathtaking scenery.  

Day Trip to California’s Channel Islands National Park

Day Trip to California’s Channel Islands National Park

How to plan a day exploring Channel Islands National Park.  Hop on the Island Packers boat to Santa Cruz for hiking, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, scuba, plus flora and fauna only found on this island!

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Best family friendly resort in Greece

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Best family friendly resort in Greece

Sani Beach is #1 of “Top Hotel for Families in Greece” in 2017. One of the best in the world, Sani Resort prides itself on outstanding service, great value and top quality.  We can't wait to get back for a third visit.

Yosemite Camping Tips

Yosemite Camping Tips

How to get a walk-in tent camp site in Yosemite National Park. The only first-come, first-serve campground in the valley is Camp 4.  Popular among rock climbers and families alike, make this your camping destination of choice when headed to California parks.

A mother-daughter trip to New York City

A mother-daughter trip to New York City

This mother-daughter duo trip to New York City will have you flying to plan your own.  One teenager's favorite things to see, do, and eat in NYC with her mom!  Includes itinerary for 5 nights and 6 days in the Big Apple.

General Sherman - the superhero of Sequoia National Park

General Sherman - the superhero of Sequoia National Park

Meet General Sherman and hike the easy Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park. Get lost among the giant Sequoia Redwoods. Fall in love with these tall, hearty trees as they take you in.

10 key benefits of camping with kids

10 key benefits of camping with kids

The top 10 most important benefits of camping in the great outdoors with your kids. Nature is beautiful, and there’s nothing like exploring the wild and seeing what life has to offer outside of traditional modern conveniences.  

Utah Mighty Five National Parks Road Trip

Utah Mighty Five National Parks Road Trip

Embark on an adventurous road trip through Utah’s Mighty. This family vacation explores Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Zion national parks.  What are you waiting for?  Add this slice of heaven to your bucket list today!

The actual cost of our California road trip

The actual cost of our California road trip

A follow-up post to budgeting and planning for a California road trip.  Did we stick to our budget?  Our family spent over two weeks in five national parks and cities on the west coast.  Keeping my promise to share how much this trip really cost, this post is nitty-gritty and transparent about our summer vacation spending.   

How summer reading pays off

How summer reading pays off

How does this at-home summer reading program pay off for kids on vacation? Encourage your kids to read more over the summer and help them earn vacation cash with this simple plan.

The BEST way to store all of your precious memories for life!

The BEST way to store all of your precious memories for life!

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Best Family Camping Equipment Your Money Can Buy in 2024
Best Family Camping Equipment Your Money Can Buy in 2024

Family tent camping. We love it! From camping in national parks to all over Colorado, and even down in the Grand Canyon, we’ve been pitching tents with our kids for over 20 years. Are you sure you have everything you need for camping in 2024? Here’s the Ultimate Family Camping List of Gear Essentials as you prepare for your next outdoor adventure with kids and teens. Access a free downloadable packing list that covers everything from sleeping gear to camp kitchen and campsite essentials, clothing and shoes for outdoor recreation, and more.

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Best Sleeping Bags for Kids, Moms, and Dads in 2024
Best Sleeping Bags for Kids, Moms, and Dads in 2024

Camping with kids in 2024 is much more fun when you have the right camping gear. When your family slips inside your tent, you want to stay warm, dry, and comfy. This family of six will show you the best family camping gear, from different sized tents to kids and adult sleeping bags and essential sleeping pads. Don't break the bank while investing in good quality gear that will last over the years.

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Best Lake Michigan Beach Towns
Best Lake Michigan Beach Towns

Five of the best Lake Michigan beaches and towns for families who like to explore. Fantastic things to do along Lake Michigan; discover beaches, playgrounds, shopping, eating and more! A guest post written by Lindsay Parker Williams. Lindsay writes about family travel at LetMeGiveYouSomeAdvice.com.

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Colorado Springs with Kids in 2024
Colorado Springs with Kids in 2024

Traveling to Colorado Springs with Kids? We’ve lived here for 2 years now, and here are our family’s favorite things to do in this historic city sitting under Pikes Peak.

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Solo Stove Yukon Review 2024: The Only Fire Pit Your Family Needs
Solo Stove Yukon Review 2024: The Only Fire Pit Your Family Needs

Solo Stove Fire Pits and Camp Stoves have revolutionized family backyards, camping, and backpacking with friends. This review of Solo Stove highlights why we’re sold on the backyard best - the Yukon Fire Pit - but shows off the Bonfire and Ranger fire pits too. Plus, learn about the lightweight, portable Titan, Campfire, and Lite versions of their camping stoves.

Read More →
Costa Rica Vacation
Costa Rica Vacation

A Costa Rica vacation like this is a paradise bursting with thrilling activities and breathtaking landscapes. From lush rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife to pristine beaches offering all kinds of fun outdoor adventures, you will dive into Costa Rica's diverse marine life along the shores of Manuel Antonio National Park and more. Find inspiration for your next vacation in the Caribbean here.

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Ambergris Caye, Belize: Unveiling the Secrets of this Tropical Paradise 2024
Ambergris Caye, Belize: Unveiling the Secrets of this Tropical Paradise 2024

Your relaxing beach destination is Ambergris Caye, Belize’s largest island. San Pedro is the only town on this spectacular sliver of land along the Caribbean Sea. Soak up beach and sunshine and head to the Belize Barrier Reef for world class snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing. Here’s everything you need to know about traveling in Belize, exploring the reef, and finding family friendly Ambergris Caye resorts

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9 Best International Family Vacations for Adventure Seekers in 2024
9 Best International Family Vacations for Adventure Seekers in 2024

Looking for an adventure-packed family vacation? Check out our list of the 10 best international destinations that offer fun for the whole family!

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Best National Parks for Family Vacation in America
Best National Parks for Family Vacation in America

National parks are some of the best outdoor adventure travel destinations, especially for families with kids and teens. Here are 21 national park family vacation ideas for 2024, plus where to stay, from top family travelers. Sled down sand dunes in Colorado, hike the Mist Trail in Yosemite, jump into alpine lakes in Glacier, experience canyoneering at Zion's door, stand toe-to-toe with giant Sequoias, and more. Which one is at the top of your list>

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Adventure Vacations for The Family: Best Spots in USA
Adventure Vacations for The Family: Best Spots in USA

Discover the best USA destinations for outdoor adventure travel for you and your family in 2024. We’ve rounded up fun and active vacation ideas in gorgeous spots where you can get out in nature and enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation. Sit down with your kids and teens and see which of these outdoor travel destinations are need to be added to the top of you family’s bucket list.

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