Family Vacations Posts

Finding unique family vacations can be challenging.  Even if you have never ridden a horse before, you and your family can feel comfortable with a guided horseback tour in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as described at iGoTrailriding.  Whether you choose a short one hour ride or opt for the four day, three night trip, you and your family will have a wonderful time.  You might be a bit sore, ...

Pismo Beach turned out to be one of our favorite vacation spots.  The campsites were clean, grassy, comfortable, spacious and near everything.  We could walk to the pier, the beach, or downtown or just stay put.  This is, what has turned out to be an annual family campout (our third) and we are all loving it.  So far we have gone to Yosemite (wow!), Pt. Mugu State Park and Pism...

Camping with kids can be extremely fun and easy. The easier it is, the more fun for all. Get your kids involved in the planning from the very beginning - where to go, what to eat, what to pack, etc. Keep it fun and simple by planning ahead and pre-packaging most of your meals so you have time for fun with your family. Keep the menu easy. The basics are always the best. Here are some suggestions. K...

Family trips are considered an annual event for most families.  Family trips bring siblings and parents closer by spending quality time with one another.  The hardest part of a family trip is deciding where to go.  Each family member may have a different interest; therefore, it’s important to pick destinations with an array of activities which may include historical sites, adventure...

Having a scavenger hunt can be fun and exciting. It is appropriate for every age level. There are so many different ideas to do with these games, and they hardly ever get boring. You can have a scavenger hunt at a birthday party, a graduation party, a holiday party, a family reunion or any kind of celebration. A few friends can even get together and have a scavenger hunt on their own. You can have...

This is a fun activity for all ages.  We created sand-castings of our hands, mounted them on a stick and used things found in nature to create a base.  Here's what you need:Sandy shore (moist is somewhat better)Seashells, stones, glass beads (we brought our own seashells as many of the beaches prohibit picking seashells from the shore)Plaster of Paris (available at any craft store)Plasti...