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Hop on This Epic California National Parks Road Trip

Hop on This Epic California National Parks Road Trip

Check out this epic two week long road trip through five California national parks & two major cities. An itinerary and budget covering Joshua Tree, Channel Islands, Los Angeles, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, & San Francisco.

9 reasons to love Big Cedar Lodge

9 reasons to love Big Cedar Lodge

Big Cedar Lodge: a gorgeous, rustic family resort in the Ozark Mountains on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri.  Outdoor fun and indoor luxury at its best.  When we lived near Kansas City, this was our absolute favorite family get-away on repeat.  This resort aims to please in spring, summer, fall, and winter.   You'll soon see why this resort has won a slew of awards and why families from all over the United States travel here for vacation again and again.

Nerja, Spain in a day

Nerja, Spain in a day

While basing ourselves in Sevilla, Spain, we rented a car and headed for the coast to Nerja - Costa del Sol’s most charming little beach town in Andalucia. Things to do and places to see for a full, adventurous day.

Why Renting an RV Beats Owning One in 2023

Why Renting an RV Beats Owning One in 2023

Lucking out with four nights to get away all by ourselves, my husband and I booked a campervan rental with Outdoorsy to see what all the hype was about. We set out — off the grid in Colorado — to see just why Outdoorsy RV rentals are so legit. While we’ve got car camping perfected, we’d been itching to hit the road with a campervan. Renting a campervan through Outdoorsy proved to be a really fun, seamless experience and we’re here to tell you all about it. Learn about how you can reserve an RV rental with delivery and set up too!

Orange County Beaches California Vacation

Orange County Beaches California Vacation

We’ve played on a lot of beaches all over the world, but there is just something special about exploring the gorgeous Southern California’s Orange County Beaches. While the best beaches in Orange County may require a short haul down some steps with your beach toys or a walk downhill to reach the sand and surf, the little bit of effort is well worth the hours of endless fun with the fam. Here’s where to go and what to do for fun in So Cal!

Cape San Blas Florida

Cape San Blas Florida

The best kept secret for family vacations lies in Cape San Blas Florida. White sugar sand and miles of beaches, a slice of land along the Gulf of Mexico crowned at the tip with the beautiful St. Joseph Peninsula State Park on this Florida cape. Fish and play in the gulf side waves, explore the bay side, ride bikes, SUP, and relax in one of the many beach front Cape San Blas vacation rentals.

2023 Hike to Havasupai and Camp at Havasu Falls with Kids

2023 Hike to Havasupai and Camp at Havasu Falls with Kids

How to plan a Havasupai hiking trip with kids and teens in the Grand Canyon. How to get permits and reserve your Supai Campground spots for your family.

Havasu Falls with kids in 2023

Havasu Falls with kids in 2023

Hiking to Havasu Falls with kids in the Grand Canyon on your bucket list? Here's a photo journal & overview of our camping trip down to Havasupai, Mooney Falls, and more. Our two families totaling 4 adults and 8 tweens and teens are proof that you can make this happen!

Havasupai packing list

Havasupai packing list

How to pack for Havasupai Falls. Download this FREE picture-filled, one-page packing list - everything you really need for camping and hiking down into the Grand Canyon.

Angel Fire New Mexico

Angel Fire New Mexico

With so many things to do in Angel Fire New Mexico, it's a great summer destination to cool off at 8,406 feet in elevation. Winter in Angel Fire is also filled with all kinds of outdoor adventure. Found on New Mexico's Enchanted Circle, near Eagle Nest, Taos, and Red River, check out all the fabulous activities in Angel Fire year round, and see why families keep coming back to this wonderful gem.

Snorkeling in Cozumel Mexico -- You Should Bring the Kids

Snorkeling in Cozumel Mexico -- You Should Bring the Kids

The best place for snorkeling in Mexico, and the number two best spot for snorkeling and scuba diving all over the world is off the shores and reefs in Cozumel Mexico. Snorkeling Cozumel Mexico is outdoor adventure travel at its finest. If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacay with older kids and teens or a couples getaway that includes fabulous snorkel and dive spots plus raw beaches, then you’ll love a week in Cozumel.

Ooni Review: This Pizza Oven Tosses Italy Into Your Backyard

Ooni Review: This Pizza Oven Tosses Italy Into Your Backyard

Make great wood-fired pizzas in a mere 90 seconds in your own outdoor pizza oven in your backyard. Take outdoor cooking and backyard parties up a notch with delicious homemade Neapolitan pizza. It's better than going out! Natural gas or wood fuels this Ooni Karu 16 portable pizza oven. We also show you Solo Stove Pi Vs Ooni pizza ovens so you can choose the best pizza oven for your crew at home.

Vacation Rentals for Large Families

Vacation Rentals for Large Families

We found the perfect vacation home rentals for big families on a lake, at the beach, in the mountains, near a national park, and beyond.

Holbox Mexico Island is Your Next Beach Getaway

Holbox Mexico Island is Your Next Beach Getaway

Isla Holbox, Mexico is your next family beach vacation destination. Explore the Yum Balam Nature Preserve, where flamingos, whale sharks, sea turtles, and more make their home.

These Lightweight Camp Stoves are Beautifully Crafted and Nature Fueled

These Lightweight Camp Stoves are Beautifully Crafted and Nature Fueled

Looking for a lightweight, portable camping stove designed for backpacking or car camping? Solo Stove makes three diffferent sizes of sleek camping stoves: the Campfire, Titan, and Lite. We took the Solo Stove Campfire along on a campervan road trip, gathered some small twigs and pine cones around the campsite, and fired her up. We believe it’s the best camp stove that runs on hard wood and biomass. Learn all about the Campfire, her little sisters, and take a quick peek a the best portable fire pits on the market.

Yosemite Valley with Kids Leads to Epic Adventures

Yosemite Valley with Kids Leads to Epic Adventures

Exploring Yosemite National Park leads you to majestic waterfalls, Half Dome, El Capitan, hikes galore, and the best camping is in the park. Here’s things to do in Yosemite with kids for five days and nights.