Family Outdoor Adventures

Take an exciting family adventure for your next vacation with kids! From the United States to Oceania, the great outdoors beckons countless getaways to immerse in nature, spot wildlife, or relax among picturesque panoramas! Of course, some of the best family vacation destinations also involve encouraging kids to tackle the unfamiliar. Gain a greater perspective on how vast our world truly is! Start small with a kid-friendly hike, whether through trails in Denver, California, or other states on the East Coast. Or, conquer city after city through a family RV vacation, also a perfect bonding trip for little ones! Learn everything you’ll need to know about family RVing for beginners before you set off on your next adventure vacation.

Or, visit some of the best U.S. national parks for kids also encounter endless opportunities to hike, swim, and bring the entire family together in unexpected ways! Choose between Acadia in Maine, one of the best East Coast National Parks, and Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Zion on the West Coast. (And you still have plenty more options for your next family outdoor activities!) Visit a local kid-friendly state park to minimize your travel time, for example. Searching for longer family adventure vacation ideas? Take a family camping trip for a well-needed breath of fresh air and some time to disconnect from the bustle. Or, if that’s not your style, consider going glamping with kids. It’s a higher-end, more comfortable alternative to pitching a tent in the wilderness. No matter where you choose to visit, you’ll have the time of your life on your next family adventure vacation! 

national park, Zion and Bryce Kids

One Week Itinerary in Zion and Bryce With Kids

In April 2019, I traveled with my parents, sister, and family of five young children to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. We had such a wonderful time, I decided to round up all the activities we did and compile them into a one-week itinerary in Zion and Bryce with kids!

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Three children on a hike enjoying the view at Acadia National Park

6 Days in Acadia National Park with Kids

We drove to Acadia National Park in Maine from Northern Virginia. It’s a long drive is all I will say! But the LL Bean flagship is a good rest stop. We rented a house in Bar Harbor, which was suitable for our family, instead of 5 in one hotel room. I know it’s nice not to cook on vacation, but I was happy to do half and half and not have to take my kids to restaurants three times a day.

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Child hiking trail through Yellowstone National park.

How to Plan a Yellowstone National Park Family Vacation

Everyone knows that Yellowstone National Park makes for a classic family vacation. Strolling the boardwalks around Old Faithful and taking photos of the Yellowstone River’s Lower Falls from Artist Point are things everyone should do in their lifetime. Keep reading to learn more about things to do in Yellowstone with kids, how to plan a Yellowstone itinerary, and more!

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