Super, adventurous family vacation ideas with kids and teens in the U.S. and abroad for 2018. Our best spots and destinations for travel this coming year.

Here's how to successfully snag a walk-in tent camp site in Yosemite National Park's only valley floor first-come, first-serve campground: Camp 4.  Popular among rock climbers and families alike, make this your camping destination of choice when headed to California parks.

Hike the Mist Trail in Yosemite with kids! A stunning experience with family in one of the best national parks. Soak in Vernal and Nevada Falls and enjoy the John Muir trail on the way back down to the valley. Plan well, be smart, and make unforgettable memories with your family.

An epic two week family road trip through California national parks & major cities. An itinerary and budget covering Joshua Tree, Channel Islands, Los Angeles, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, & San Francisco.  Join us for the ride!

The Niangua River in the beautiful Ozarks of south central Missouri runs through Bennett Spring State Park, making it perfect for family camping, kayaking, and trout fishing.   The Niangua River is a 125-mile-long branch of the Osage River , and In the summer, the water is refreshingly cool and clear.  Riverfront Campground and Canoe is a perfect place to start.  

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.

My husband and I had skied / snowboarded plenty of times.  Our four kids had not.  Signing the kids up for lessons certainly seemed wise... until our financial wits kicked in.  Read why we skipped the lessons and how our family had great day skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Breckenridge in Colorado!

So many things to do in Colorado Springs during a family vacation.  Planning travel here?  Here I'm sharing five great family hikes we've discovered so far.  The great thing about hiking?  It's always an adventure and its an inexpensive (often free) way to spend time exploring as a family.