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Charlie Brown and Snoopie ride the historic East Broad Top Railway to find a Halloween pumpkin. Photo c. Matthew Malkiewicz for East Broad Railroad Foundation
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24 Fabulous Fall Getaways For 2024

Fall is a fabulous time to get away without busting the budget, whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping, head to a festival, or revel in your first trip...

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Hikers walking the Badwater Trail in Death Valley National Park.
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5 Great Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Las Vegas

Traveling with young children? I want to share five great, kid-friendly hikes in the unspoiled wilderness of nearby Nevada, Utah, California and Arizona. We live in Nevada so we...

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Striped beach umbrellas flap in the breeze at dusk outside a family hotel on the famous Cape Cod beach.
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Cape Cod Family Resorts: Perfect for Your Family Vacation

The Massachusetts shoreline beckons families to charming Cape Cod family resorts in all price ranges. Plenty of old-fashioned fun comes with every room.

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Grand Canyon Railway
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Hear The Whistle Blow On The Grand Canyon Railway

Come aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a comfortable train trip that will wow grandchildren. The journey travels through time between the Old West town of Williams,...

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Boy and girl spalsh in the water off of the Nantucket beach. Photo by Garrett Patz for unsplash.
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51 Summer Trip Ideas – Plan Your Perfect Family Vacation

It’s time for our annual roundup of the 51 best family summer trip ideas! Whether you can’t wait to explore a fantastic summer vacation spot -- or you’re concerned about...

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Reenactors march in Colonial Williamsburg to highlight Virginia's history.
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Meet Patriots And Pocahontas In Historic Virginia

Families who enjoy combining time travel with living history will meet the real American patriots and Pocahontas in historic Virginia. Discover the Colonial Williamsburg - Jamestown...

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Aerial view of Big Sur along California's Pacific Coast Highway.
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Top 10 Family Road Trips USA

Our Top 10 Family Road Trips USA awards go to the original family vacation: the road trip by car. Nearly 80% of Americans have said they consider road trips...

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Kdis taking selfies on rim of Grand Canyon
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Make Your Summer Grand Canyon Hiking Plans

It takes work and a thoughtful Grand Canyon hiking plan to make a truly grand summer trip with kids. The spectacular Grand...

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Cranberry colored Gerups felt slippers with rubber soles are caught out on a walk through a Greek village. Photo c. Amazon.com
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Celebrate Givers Of Life: Top Gifts For Moms And Dads

Other than planning breakfast in bed or a fancy brunch, what do you usually come up with as gifts for Moms and Dads? We try to imagine which experiences or useful items might make...

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