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From Train to Kayaks: A Unique Outdoor Adventure

There are few pleasures in this world that can top riding in a type of vehicle or transport that you don’t ride in every day. If it is historic or storied or goes through beautiful country, so much the better. But being conveyed in two different ways, that are very much unrelated, might really be one of the world’s biggest [...]

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Kid-Friendly Bend & Sunriver

It’s no secret why Washington residents love to vacation in Central Oregon…you’re (almost) guaranteed to have nice weather! The Bend/Sunriver area boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year (yep, even in the winter) and is brimming with activities for families. Mt. Bachelor and the winding Deschutes River provide an inspiring backdrop to your outdoorsy excursions. STAY Seventh Mountain Resort A sprawling property, offering year-round activities, this resort is ideal [...]

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Burning Man With Kids: Guide to the Playa

Labor Day weekend is creeping up on us, which can mean only one thing (besides the start of the school year): Burning Man! When we first put feelers out to our network of Moms and Dads about the idea of writing an Insider’s Guide to Burning Man with Kids we got a lot of, “no ways”, “are you crazy” and “not in [...]

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Houston, Texas With Kids: Where to Stay, Eat, and Play

Learn about space. See elephants and giraffes. Find out whether “chicken fried steak” is chicken or steak. There’s no end to family-friendly fun in Houston! Located on the bayou near the Southeastern edge of Texas, Houston offers tons of fun for families with children. Here are a few of the most popular attractions you won’t want to miss. Where to [...]

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California’s Sweetest Kid-Friendly National Park

Excited to take your tots to the valley floor? Yosemite provides plenty of jaw-dropping moments for little first-timers and parental been-theres alike. Your first trip with the fam might be a little different from the trip you took in your early 20s: there will be no tackling of Half-Dome with toddlers in tow. But there’s still enough within the park to [...]

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Red Tricycle’s Guide to Disneyland!

It truly is the Happiest Place on Earth, and even to those first-timers daunted by the thought of Disneyland, it’s totally worth it, with a bit of planning. These tips will help you make the most of your family vacation—whether it’s a day trip from Los Angeles or San Diego or a journey from the Northwest. Timing is everything As [...]

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Desert Sun & Fun in Kid-Friendly Palm Springs

Dreading the thought of heading into winter? We are too, but nothing recharges us more quickly than a short trip to warm weather and sunshine, Palm Springs, often overlooked by families and preferred by golfers, makes a quick and easy family getaway, whether its for a long weekend, a Thanksgiving or over the holidays. Some of the newer hotels are catering to [...]

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Loreto, Mexico with Kids: Where to Stay, Eat, and Play!

Battle the Winter Blues with Some Warm Mexican Sunshine More low-key than Cabo and closer than Puerta Vallarta, Loreto which lies on the Baja peninsula is an easy, inexpensive family-friendly trip to battle with winter blues. With a quick stopover in LA, you can fly directly into Loreto’s small airport and be on the beach in under an hour. . [...]

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