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Colorado
Tanya Raedeke
Southwest Colorado Road Trip

Take this stunning Southwest Colorado Road Trip on your next family vacation. These 10 destinations offer hot springs, waterfalls, jagged mountains, and ancient cliff-dwellings mixed with sand-sledding, hiking, biking, climbing, off-roading, canyoning, rafting, fishing, and more.

Southwest Colorado Road Trip
Colorado
Tanya Raedeke
Colorado Springs with Kids

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
Colorado
Tanya Raedeke
Colorado Springs Ziplines over Seven Falls

Ziplining in Colorado Springs via Soaring Adventure is a thrilling half day with older kids and teenagers at Seven Falls with Broadmoor Outfitters. Not only do you get to ride 5 different ziplines over South Cheyenne Cañon, you also witness a natural wonder up close: the cascading waterfalls known as Seven Falls.

Colorado Springs Ziplines over Seven Falls
outdoor products
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
beaches, International
Tanya Raedeke
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.

Costa Rica Vacation

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.

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11 expert tips for cruising with kids

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11 expert tips for cruising with kids

11 expert tips for choosing and booking a family cruise. Hints for lodging, dining, and excursion choices to help you get the most out of your family vacation!

Cruise the South Caribbean with Kids - One Family's Story

Cruise the South Caribbean with Kids - One Family's Story

Dreaming of a family cruise vacation? Check out this Royal 10 day cruise with kids in the South Caribbean: Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Martin, Dominica, & Tortola! Involve your kids in the planning and pick out amazing island excursions that will blow you away!

Sedona, Arizona weekend getaway

Sedona, Arizona weekend getaway

Think Sedona, Arizona for a perfect weekend getaway or destination wedding. Shopping, galleries, and restaurants, plus jeep rides, hiking, and biking adventures in the red rocks. Or relax at the luxurious L'Auberge, take a gorgeous scenic drive to Flagstaff, and take the kids to Slide Rock.

3 East Coast city adventures

3 East Coast city adventures

Don't miss these cities: Washington D.C., Ocean City, MD, and Philadelphia, PA.  See the U.S. capitol, Smithsonian, wild ponies, Liberty Bell, a Phillies baseball game and more.  This East Coast adventure is sure to be a family travel hit!  [Rad Family Collective series]

Tips for successfully taking off on the road with kids

Tips for successfully taking off on the road with kids

You know those final hours leading up to a family road trip, or the hours before you and your hubs depart for that special romantic getaway you've been counting down for months (or perhaps years)?  All of a sudden everything else is demanding your time...  And you still need to pack!  I've been there.  But guess what?  I've picked up some tips and strategies along the way that make the final countdown to lift-off a little less crazy.  Here's how to get ready the 72 hours leading up to a getaway with tweens and teens.

San Antonio River Walk

San Antonio River Walk

Choose San Antonio for a fun multi-generational trip! See the Alamo, visit Sea World, and stroll the River Walk.  Restaurants, shops, art galleries, and nature flank the River Walk as it twists and turns under bridges - a tourist attraction all of its own one story beneath the city's streets.

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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