Real Christmas Tree Farms: Where and How to Harvest Your Own Tree
Family excursions make the holidays, so why not take the kids to harvest your own tree at a real Christmas tree farm? We make it easy with this guide to the...
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The Best Ski and Snow Family Vacations
Who knew? Despite strict COVID-19 protocols, including required reservations and reduced capacity at many resorts, the 2021 ski and snow family vacation season was the fifth best...
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All American Thanksgiving Events and Celebrations
FTF's A-Z guide to local festivals and Thanksgiving events, from traditional eats to marathons, is your Thanksgiving recipe for fun.
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Top Beach Breaks, Places to Surf and Surfing Schools
Looking for the top surfing schools and beach breaks because surfer slang has washed over your conversations? Book one of these places to surf and your family will learn the sport...
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Next Stop: The Mountain Town of Redding
Redding, California, the center of outdoor recreation in the Northlands, is becoming the next stop for active families. Head upstate about 220 miles north of the Bay Area to experience...
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Haunted Houses, Halloween Ideas and Weekend Breaks
Take spending on candy sales, haunted houses, Halloween costumes and weekend breaks and you get an estimated $10.14 billion holiday according to the National Retail Federation....
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California Haunted Houses and Halloween Happiness
Discover ghosts, goblins and Halloween costumes along with ghoulishly fun frights at California haunted houses, theme parks and other Halloween venues. Since the fright industry...
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5 Top Train Trips for Exploring the West
Simplify your family vacation planning with these five top train trips for exploring America’s Western states. Each of these rail travel adventures are sure to make for interesting...
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