Family Travel Articles

With a surface area of 71 square miles, Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest lake. Not only is the water teeming with aquatic adventures, but the nearby land also abounds with activities. From the sparkling waters to the pristine mountain peaks to the lush nature...

Known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” the city of Banderas showcases a Texas helping of guest ranches. While many of these stays effectively transport visitors back to the Old West, they also offer old accommodations. Modern outdoor adventurists seek an...

New York’s Hudson Valley comes alive in autumn. Just outside the bright lights of New York City, this region offers a more relaxed and family-friendly stay than the Big Apple. As the landscape lights up with fiery orange, golden yellow, and vibrant red leaves, enjoy the...

Nicknamed the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World,” Branson is bursting with exciting attractions. However, exploring this Missouri mainstay can become a bit pricey. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could experience all of Branson at a portion of the price? That’s...

When the average traveler hears the term “off-season,” he or she pictures a partial resort shutdown, during which both the business and activities are at a minimum. Western Maryland looks to change that perception with a bevy of events, festivals, and activities during...

The past and the present interweave in Virginia’s Spotsylvania County, where you’re invited to experience American history and make your own history. Civil War battlefields, a wealth of wilderness activities, and exciting nearby attractions make for an unforgettable...

With chain hotels sprouting up left and right, unique accommodations are becoming rarer and rarer. Warm hospitality is being replaced by impersonality. When it comes to the resort experience, diversity is giving way to uniformity.  Fortunately, Oak Cove Resort still...

There is something exceptionally invigorating about traveling by RV. Combining the spaciousness and amenities of a hotel room and the natural splendor of a camping trip, RVs truly provide a unique stay. However, not everyone has the money for a mobile vacation.  That’s...

The Great Smoky Mountains are estimated to be 250 million years old. That’s a quarter of a billion years of blue-hued peaks reaching toward the heavens, hardwoods-carpeted hills, and snowy trillium blossoms. These majestic mountains truly have quite the tradition when it...

The Sierra Nevada Mountain’s vast wilderness emerges against the sun-painted skies, dotted by alpine lakes and wildlife amidst endless groves of pine trees. This is June Lake, California. Your outdoor adventure begins on the June Lake Loop, 14-mile Scenic Highway 158 off...

New York’s motto “Excelsior” translates to “ever upward,” which is very appropriate when describing the Empire State’s increasing amount of summer activities. With plenty of family fun outside the bright city lights, New York offers adventures for all ages. And...

When it comes to roller coasters, Cedar Point reigns supreme. Nicknamed “America’s Roller Coast”, this thrill-seeker’s sanctuary features a world-record 72 rides, including 17 roller coasters. With so many high-flying options, adrenaline junkies will be salivating...

Celebrated as the country’s cultural melting pot, New York is known for its aptitude for art. Diverse people, landscapes, and ideas make the Empire State the perfect place to cultivate your creativity. Stunning scenery and an array of recreation inspire visitors of this...

The summer ushers in sun-soaked days, cascading green lawns, and the return of flip-flops. For some, however, summer signifies something even greater:  lake season. This is a time to unplug, kick up your bare feet, and soak in the splendor of a lakeside vacation.   And,...

Utter the words “Wisconsin Dells” and just about everyone is likely to gush about the area’s unmatched waterparks. While the Dells is known for its splash sanctuaries, there is so much more to this region. Stunning natural scenery, an oasis of outdoor adventures, and a...