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National Parks wildlife safety is important for both the enjoyment of those visiting the Parks and for the future of the animals found in nature. From hiking to boating, there are ways to keep humans and animals safe for their mutual benefit. 2traveldads.com
Posted inEducation National Parks

Wildlife Safety in National Parks: Keeping Humans AND Animals Safe

Every year you read about some tourist that didn't think about if trying to ride a bison or something was smart. You hear about people not paying attention or following…
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Posted inEducation Parenting

Worldschooling: making the decision to homeschool and travel as a family

A while ago we wrote an article and shared our thoughts about whether or not we would be homeschooling the kids or enrolling them in conventional public school. With all…
Giving back to community organizations is so important, especially when you're able to help families in your immediate area. From Huggies supporting the National Diaper Bank Network to leading a food drive, there are many ways to give back during the holiday season and after. 2traveldads.com
Posted inParenting

Giving back to community organizations during the holidays and into New Year

Over the last several months we've been really fortunate to partner with Huggies and to learn about and share so much regarding caring for families and giving back to the…
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Posted inParenting

The science of hugging and showing care for our growing kids

Since we’re a part of the Huggies Parent Council, we’ve gotten to share some pretty cool programs that help families all over, from supporting NICU nurses to the National Diaper…
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Posted inCalifornia Central Coast Southwestern US

San Luis Obispo, California: SLO CAL at its best

There are so many great towns on California’s Central Coast. We moved on from the Santa Maria Valley to the San Luis Obispo area (SLO) before hitting up Cambria and…
Rob Taylor Watercolor of Amtrak Empire Builder passing Glacier National Park in Fall 1
Posted inMontana Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountain Region

Amtrak Train to Glacier National Park: the Beautiful Empire Builder Route

Train travel is so common around the world, but here in the United States most of us always opt to fly places. Our first family train travel was taking Amtrak…
Supporting the National Diaper Bank Network: Huggies No Baby Unhugged
Posted inParenting

Supporting the National Diaper Bank Network: Huggies No Baby Unhugged

 A few weeks ago we shared some stories of our friends who have spent time in the NICU working with NICU nurses as part of our partnership with Huggies. We…
The Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast is a surprising destination, perfect for families looking for nature, farm life, wine tasting and California cuisine. Wine country meets the ocean. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia Central Coast Southwestern US

Santa Maria Valley: a new California getaway

You know that we try to do slightly unconventional trips with the kids.  Nothing crazy, but typically hitting more natural and historical sites over big ticket destinations. We just did…
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Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Hiking Sol Duc Falls and the northern rainforest of Olympic National Park

When you visit the Puget Sound area or more specifically the Olympic Peninsula, you’re bound to want to make a gazillion stops.  We could tell you that every stop is…
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Posted inParenting

Because babies: a thank you to the NICU nurses

We're taking a break from sharing about travel to share something completely different and for the people involved, infinitely more impactful. We've partnered with Huggies to share a few stories…
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Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

The Grove of the Patriarchs: old growth forest hiking in Mt Rainier National Park

We’ve got another great, easy hike with kids to share!  Our favorite hikes take us places with sweeping views and unusual sights, but we also love huge trees.  The Hoh…
Nothing could be more PNW than #biking in Seattle. Using Ofo bikes with easy bike routes in Seattle is an ideal day outdoors. 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Biking in Seattle: bike routes and using bike sharing apps

One of our favorite things to do with the kids when we’re traveling is to go biking. We try to do it anywhere possible and it turns out that it’s…
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Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Camping at Kalaloch and exploring Olympic National Park

The Pacific Northwest is a dream destination for so many.  Sure, we have our rain and grey skies, but we also have incredible mountains, beaches and forests.  Olympic National Park…
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Posted inParenting

Camping rules for kids: 10 rules to keep kids (and parents) safe in the woods

When the family goes camping, nobody exhibits more enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation than the kids! Children not only see this as an adventure, but they like the idea of spending…
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Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Exploring the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park

Unless you grew up in the Pacific Northwest you probably think right away of tropical destinations when you hear the term "rainforest."  We actually have several protected, temperate rainforests here…
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Posted inParenting

Go-to products for traveling with kids: sunblock to sunglasses, what’s in the bag…

This post about summer travel packing and family friendly kid products is sponsored by Johnson’s Baby, one of our staple brands at home and on the road. Summer is totally…
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Posted inCalifornia Disney Travel Disneyland

Disneyland Dads: Unlock the Magic in the Happiest Place on Earth

Disneyland with kids is amazing. It might sound silly but when we first found out that we were going to be dads one of the very first thoughts that went…
Mt Hood at Sunset from High Prairie Washington
Posted inBlogging & Tech

Take Better Travel Photos with These 5 Simple Tips

The most common thing we hear about our blog besides that it's great that we travel with kids is that we have beautiful photos. Our photos are just like anybody…
The best way to find new destinations for LGBT travel is to ask those who've been there and felt welcome. Get some new ideas for LGBT travel (or anybody else who's looking for adventure!). 2traveldads.com
Posted inCaribbean

Five perfect destinations for LGBT travel (and everyone else too!)

It's rare that we ask anybody else to share anything via our website, but we've made some new friends in the online travel community that we think are pretty awesome.…
West Coast weekends are the best for exploring and relaxing. From beers in the Columbia Gorge to small towns just beyond the city, we've got lots of ways to relax and recharge being an Ultimate Seekender. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia Oregon Pacific Northwest

West Coast Weekend trips: exploring new cities one weekend at a time

It’s no secret that we love the weekends.  I mean, who doesn’t? With or without the kids we try to break away to a new city or visit one of…
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Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US

Ecotours in Florida: making a difference by playing tourist

One of the primary reasons we travel with our kids and show them as much of the world as we can is because we want them to grow up to…
Travel on the weekend is the best way to get some good relaxation in and to recharge for the rest of life. Hood River, Oregon is a great location to explore and relax. Go be a seekender! 2traveldads.com
Posted inOregon Pacific Northwest

Things to do in Hood River, Oregon: relaxing with family time

There are days or weeks when we are just worn out; sometimes it’s from traveling a ton and sometimes it’s just because life can be a lot to deal with.…
Egrets on Pier at Fort De Soto Park Pinellas County Florida 2
Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US

The best of Florida camping: Fort De Soto and its beauty

By now you know that we’re head over heals in love with Florida (#LoveFL).  St Augustine caught us with its charm and history.  The Everglades stole our hearts with the…
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Posted inFlorida Travel Southeastern US

Outdoor activities around St Augustine: nature on Florida’s historic coast

We are so fortunate!  We’ve gotten to visit St Augustine and Florida’s Historic Coast a few times now and each time we love it more and more.  On this most…
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Posted inCalifornia NorCal Southwestern US

San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill: Greenwich & Filbert Steps Parrots

Every city has its defining characteristics that make it unusual and attractive.  Seattle has the ferry system and Pike Place Market, Los Angeles has the film industry and beaches, San…
Whether for an afternoon or a whole vacation there are lots of free things to do in Los Angeles that are fun, unique and perfectly LA. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Free things to do in Los Angeles to make an awesome trip

If you've ever gone traveling with us then you know we like to have fun, we like to go to bed early, and we love when we find awesome free…
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Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A weekend in Port Townsend, Washington: Victorian charm meets the outdoors

More often than not we find ourselves visiting places we’ve been 10,000 times.  We don’t live far from Port Townsend, Washington and that’s where a lot of our family is…
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Posted inChina

Yan’an and Hukou Falls National Park: exploring Northern Shaanxi province

China offers the beautiful, the delicious, the weird, the perfect.  China is awesome.  It’s easy to plan a trip around visiting the big sites or famous spots, or even seeking…
Colorful sky and Mt Baker at Dungeness Spit National Wildlife Refuge Sequim 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge: PNW nature at its finest

We love our hikes.  Winter, summer, whenever.  We also love visiting beaches.  Have you ever done beach hiking? Beach hiking is an awesome challenge because it is so different than…
Red Footbridge and River at Taibai Mountain National Park 1
Posted inChina

Baoji and Taibai Mountain National Park: off the beaten path China

Hahaha. Baoji. Oh my, this place is hilarious. Don't get me wrong, I loved walking around Baoji at night and I loved getting to experience the nature surrounding this cute…

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