
3 Great Florida Beach Towns to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
A family vacation for a Florida New Year's can be a low-cost, beachside adventure. Enjoy hiking, biking and plenty of outdoor attractions by day and join holiday festivities at...
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Ski Style: Nordic? Cross Country? Ski Touring?
If you love cross country skiing, and want to share your pastime with the kids, these helpful tips will be right up your well groomed alley!
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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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Kids Ski Free And Learn To Ski Passes
The amazing Kids Ski Free and Student Learn To Ski Passes which are available to local (and visiting) schoolchildren in several states are a great value for family ski vacations....
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Top Holiday Lights Celebrations Across America
We love the holiday season — the decorations, starry lights, religious displays and multicultural celebrations that light up cities and towns everywhere from November to January.
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The Throwback Charms Of A Big Shenandoah Valley Roadtrip
A "Big Valley" or Shenandoah Valley road trip combines small town Americana charm, natural wonders and a multitude of attractions that are tailor-made for kids -- even those with...
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North Carolina Fall Festivals Offer Local Color
In autumn, North Carolina fall festivals abound -- they're mostly free -- and focus on an array of subjects from food to animals. Altogether, these authentic local events make...
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Resources For Family Camping Vacations
An enthusiastic camper, let me share some resources for family camping vacations to help in planning your next big U.S. camping trip, whether you prefer a tent, RV or cabin, at...
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