Hiking Archives - Page 7 of 8 - My Family Travels
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Overland Across the Czech Republic

FTF guides you on a road trip, by foot, bike or car, to beautiful country castles in the Czech Republic.Many families find the slow pace and engaging nature of overland journeys to be the most...

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Top 3 Northeast Family Resorts

Mohonk Mountain House, the Tyler Place Family Resort and Smugglers Notch are among the top family getaways in the Northeast, and all three will fulfill your...

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Chapada Diamantina National Park – Bahia, Brazil

When was the last time you took your kids out in the nature? Studies show that children that have been constantly going out of town on weekends have way less respiratory problems, show reduced asthma...

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Mt Fuji, Japan: A Climb For the Whole Family

For the adventurous family looking for exhilaration and a summertime-only adventure, plan a hike up Japan's famous cone-shaped Mt. Fuji in Japan. The...

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In and Around Eugene, Oregon

Below are some highlights for a family visit to Oregon, as selected by a group of "ten something" age...

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Kauai Adventures For Adventurous Families

Kaua’i invites families to be as active or laid-back on their Hawaii beach vacation as they choose: plop in the sand, play in the surf, or follow rainbows in a rental car exploring the island’s...

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BioLite, An Eco-Friendly And Fun Camping Stove

I once wrote, "When the next Superstorm threatens your home or your roadtrip, there's no better piece of travel gear to have on hand than the BioLite CampStove," but I am updating that...

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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From The New York Tri-State Region

Surrounded by ocean, farmland, mountains and great cities, the New York - New Jersey - Connecticut tri-state region and Pennsylvania have unlimited potential for family weekend getaways.Although...

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Bargain Family Beach Vacations Along Florida’s Palm Coast

If you are looking for a slightly under-the-radar Atlantic beach town, with bargain prices all year round, get ready to discover The Palm Coast.  Along the 19-mile stretch of northeast...

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West Lake And The Gardens Of Hangzhou, China

At an unusual press event celebrating the UNESCO designation of West Lake in Hangzhou, China as a World Cultural Heritage Site, a Hangzhou Tourism delegation shared the city's beauty...

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Great Yosemite Lodging at Cheap Scenic Campsite

School is over and thousands are flocking to Yosemite National Park for summer fun in great lodging. But if you don’t want to deal with crowded camping sites, waiting for a permit or, worse, being...

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Discover St. Eustatius as a Volunteer Archeologist

For a budget family adventure made for those with a love for cultural history, look into the volunteer excavation program at the St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research...

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Culture, Arts, Museums On A Catskills Weekend Getaway

New York State’s Catskill Mountains are a four-season recreational playground with a cultural undertone. It is easy to blend active pursuits with a dose of learning in this scenic...

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Family Days Out in Great Britain’s Beautiful Lake District

With half term just around the corner and the Easter holidays not too far away either, thoughts will soon be turning to how to keep the children entertained.  Spending a few days on holiday is a great...

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Families Hike & Volunteer with Trekking for Kids; Treks from $1650

Cindy Steuart, Executive Director of Trekking for Kids, told us about her organization's unusual service programs at a recent Family Travel...

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Hiking Italy’s Cinque Terre Con Famiglia

A family hike along coastal Italy's "5 Lands" region gives sisters a perfect opportunity to bond and celebrate a milestone birthday in the Cinque Terre. If you want to plan the...

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Crested Butte, Colorado At Its Best

A well-skied family goes late in the season to the higher altitudes of Crested Butte, Colorado, guaranteeing the best conditions. For families, a ski trip to the Rockies is, at best, a once-a-season endeavor....

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Laurel Highlands – Pennsylvania’s Funlands

Idlewild and Soak Zone -- the key family attractions in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands -- provide old-fashioned amusement to family thrill-seekers so much so, that I need to remind myself this is the...

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Short Break From NYC – Hudson Valley Weekend Getaway

Tarrytown, New York and the historic Hudson Valley have a multitude of things for families to do, while offering small town charm and a brief escape from the city.If a busy schedule or a tight...

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Bicycle Safety Tips for Outdoor Summer Fun

May is Bike Safety Month, the time for parents and kids to discuss safety on the road when bicycling. “When it comes to bicycling, safety is always the top priority. Because...

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On The Otago Central Rail Trail

Kids love trains and so does the Otago region of New Zealand, where more than 150 kilometers of once busy railroad tracks have been removed and converted into Rail Trails for cyclists....

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Top Family Camps in the East

Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...

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a breath of fresh air

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert...

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Lost and Found: Yosemite

I’m flat on my stomach flying at 9,000 feet, legs tight and arms stretched wide. My neck and head are over the edge, and the...

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Custom Itinerary: Camping Out in Indiana

Q. Crystal H. of Dundee, Michigan asks for help in planning what to do and where to camp out in Indiana for her family and friends, a group of 11 in total.

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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Chateau Lake Louise is a great place to hang your hat after a day of wildlife viewing in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about what this unique destination...

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Top 10 Getaway for Family Togetherness – Marriott Vacation Club International

In 2005, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored Marriott Vacation Club International as a Top Resort Chain for Family Togetherness and it's still a winner.

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5 Tips For Big Family Bike Trips

She’s cycled more than 22,000 miles across the Americas. No big deal. Cyclist and mom, Nancy Sathre-Vogel has been on numerous bike trips with her husband and twin boys. She offers...

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Two Nation Road Trip, Maine to New Brunswick

Looking for a fun way to experience the beauty of North America’s Atlantic coast? Try the two nation vacation from Maine in the US to New Brunswick in Canada for scenic...

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Finding A Family Adventure Tour

Adventure travel was once defined as being "participatory and exciting and most often involves nature" by the Adventure Travel Society, as an active vacation form for the young,...

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Two Wheel Touring in Europe

One family's European biking experience with two kids along for the ride, and tips for planning your own family bike excursion. Our family of four went on a five-week bicycle tour from Kiel,...

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Traverse City, Michigan Attractions

Situated at the foot of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers visitors access to some of Michigan's most beautiful peninsulas, golf resorts and waterfront hiking areas. Parasailing, skiing, ballooning...

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Custom Itinerary: Best of Wyoming with Teens

Q. Eva S. of Wisconsin asks for help planning which destinations and wildlife viewing activities to plan on their summer family road trip to Wyoming.

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National Park Travelers Welcome New Airport in St. George, Utah

St. George, Utah is a gateway to Zion and Bryce National Parks. St. George, Utah is a gateway to Zion and Bryce National Parks. These National Parks are popular...

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How To Enjoy Your First Camping Trip

For those of you who aren’t familiar with camping, we’ve gathered a list of tips to ensure your first trip into the wild is as comfortable as possible.The...

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Explore Cambodia Along The Mekong Discovery Trail

A well planned network of hiking, biking and boating trails for all ability levels is helping promote ecotourism in the Mekong River region of northeastern Cambodia. If you’re looking...

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Cable Mountain Lodge, Zion National Park, Utah

Just outside Zion National Park is a new hotel with family suites, shuttle bus access to the park and its own movie theater for after-hiking fun. A new hotel recently opened in Springdale,...

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Multnomah Falls, Oregon

            My friend Addy is studying forensic science in Scotland this year. Her Facebook status frequently...

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Joshua Tree National Park Adventure

“I am in this world to change the world.” – Muriel Rukeyser These are the words plastered on the shirt I received in the mail from Claremont Graduate University after traveling...

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A Golden Morning at Goldbug Hotsprings

We arrived after dark with our packs loaded and ready to hike.  There were four of us and we were all severely overloaded for an easy one and a half mile hike and two night stay.  I was carrying...

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Summer Fun, Vermont Style

Want to enjoy budget summer fun in Vermont? FTF gives you the inside scoop on where to stay and what to do in the snow-free Mt. Snow Valley. It's not sleek or chic like Woodstock, but...

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Mom, 3 Kids, 5 Days – Los Angeles To Vancouver Family Road Trip

Follow my advice on how to avoid a bumpy ride -- or should we say mom's worst nightmare ever? -- on a roadtrip from Los Angeles through Oregon, Washington state and Vancouver.

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Anthropology of Fiji for the Backpacker

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A Weekend Break In Breckenridge, Colorado

Colorado's Breck is a top-notch place for winter fun, with great skiing and riding -- but it shines year-round with places to visit, play, and eat around town. Breckenridge is among the most attractive...

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Llama Camping, Toddler in the Lead

Discover how fuzzy llama creatures can turn camping and hiking with toddlers into a relaxing, memorable Wild West family adventure. "Llamas hum!" my toddler son blurted out. Strapped...

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Following Lewis And Clark Through Washington

Washington State looked different to us than its wilderness did to Lewis and Clark so many years ago, so we became our own Corps of Discovery. When Lewis and Clark blazed a trail...

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Stowe Mountain Resort For Four Season Family Fun

All year round, the picture-perfect village of Stowe and the mountain resort that crowns it welcome families with outdoor adventures and activities to suit every interest. While strolling...

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Custom Itinerary – Driving the Pacific Coast Highway and Visiting Yosemite National Park

Q. Amelia M. of Van Nuys, California writes: My family of four, including myself, my 73-year-old mother and two sons (ages 11 and 22) want to drive the PCH from Southern California, and visit Yosemite....

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Point Reyes National Seashore, California

Whale-watching, black raspberry-picking, hiking, good eating, arts n' crafts, and elk-tracking are a few of the quiet family pleasures to be found in California's most popular park preserve. Whale-watching,...

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German Wandern: Family Hiking in Bavaria

A Bavarian vacation takes a family and their dog from the urban wonder of Munich to the German mountaintops. It seems that almost everyone who comes to Germany wants to see Bavaria,...

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