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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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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal

Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...

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Go canoeing on a lake to enjoy a quiet fall afternoon. Photo c. Tatiana Syrikova for pexels.
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23 Fall Getaways For 2023

Never fear if your summer vacation got derailed – our roundup of 23 great fall getaways will help you plan an escape. Fall...

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pickup game of cricket on the sand.
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9 Last Minute Vacation Deals For One Last Summer Vacation

To help you save on one last summer vacation, we've rounded up nine great last minute vacation deals. Picture how envious your neighbors will be when you head out on a late summer...

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California Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

The late summer and early fall is apple picking time for San Francisco and Bay Area families. Start with our list of California apple farms and u-pick pumpkin fields in Mendocino,...

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Apples on tree
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Apple Picking And Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Apple and pumpkin picking U-Pick farms and local orchards are among Fall's...

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Backpackers disembark at the Amtrak train station at Whitefish, Montana
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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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cross country skiers on ridge of snow.
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Free Winter Fun At Yosemite National Park

Enjoy low cost eco-activities and lots of free winter fun outdoors at Yosemite National Park. This northern California preserve is truly one of America's favorite and most easily...

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Family in snow gear outside Alta Lodge, Utah
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The Best Ski and Snow Family Vacations

Finally, a year when families need our annual ski and snow family vacations guide! After several winters of meager natural snowfall, ski and snowsports resorts all over the West...

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