As the snow starts to fall the kids get antsy. So time to head to a free sled hill that’s close to Carson City and offers off-highway parking. With a sled, or saucer, along with a Thermos of hot cocoa,…
With beautiful year-round weather, Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, perfect for families. Located about 100 miles almost due west, Santa Barbara offers a bit of everything for active families. If there’s a train kid in the group, then hop…
Located in Southern California, Long Beach offers fun for families. For those with a cruise departing from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, send the day exploring before you embark. Or visit the haunting Queen Mary, or the Aquarium of the…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids With warm weather and sunny skies, San Diego tops the list of family travel destinations for year-round travel. If you are looking for a fun winter break getaway with your kids,…
Best California Vacation Spots for Families California is a top vacation destination for families with good reason. It offers a diverse array of attractions and scenery to explore. From the lowest point in the U.S. to the largest trees there’s…
Located between Intestates 15 and 40, find the largest protected desert in the world. East of Barstow, California, this area is the rain shadow of the towering pine-covered mountains about 100 miles west. With its convenient location, visitors can drive…
As the trees and land recover from the 2021 KNP wildfire, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open for visitors. See the epic Sequoia trees in both parks while enjoying the outdoor activities that make national parks special,…
Think a mountain getaway is just for ski season, think again. Summertime visits to the mountains offers sunny days and cool nights. It’s the ideal time to explore with lots of hiking, camping and together time as you roast a…
Maybe just as popular as the beaches, the California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. Though at home in several parks across the state, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit…
Located in the desert of Southern California, pack up for a getaway to Joshua Park, a land rich in outdoor recreation, mid-century modernism and mindful relaxing. With the serene desert and lots of bubbling springs near Joshua Tree, it’s a…
More than the state capitol of California, Sacramento offers days of family fun, like swaggering into old Sacramento, two different rivers to see and lots of park space to roam. And don’t forget to the arts and foodie scene, both…
Visit a gem of the Northern California with fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Find majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like Sequoia or Yosemite. Though as part of the Cascade Mountain…