Visiting the California National Parks on the Majestic Mountain Loop is an easy way to get to visit three different parks: Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. See how to plan your trip to visit each park, hikes and sights, and more natural wonders in the mountains of Central California.
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Visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is a great adventure full of beautiful views, epic hikes and amazing giant sequoia trees. Staying in Visalia makes enjoying both parks easy with the conveniences and delicious restaurants of a city available each day. See what there is to do in the SEKI Parks and how to plan a 1, 2 or 3 day trip.
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Visiting Katmai National Park is one of the most epic Alaska experiences. Yes, it costs a lot and takes significant planning, but it’s truly remarkable. From bears fishing at Brooks Falls to moose grazing in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, see what you can experience at Katmai National Park. It’s unforgettable.
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Yosemite National Park in one day is doable and totally worth it. Visiting from Oakhurst, CA is the easiest plan and includes giant sequoias, epic views of Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley, and beautiful hikes with Glacier Point. See what else we recommend if you have just one day in Yosemite.
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There are really fun, interesting things to do near Las Vegas that can be day trips or short overnight visits. From hiking in local conservation areas to visiting 6 different National Parks near Vegas, you can turn a Sin City trip into an amazing vacation.
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Visiting Kodiak, Alaska is one of the best ways to experience bears, but it’s also full of things to do and beautiful beaches. We’ve put together a great guide for planning a trip to Kodiak including how to see bears, kayaking, hiking and museums in town. This is one of the coolest destinations in Alaska and far too many people overlook it.
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Juneau, Alaska is more than a cruise ship destination, but actually has some wonderfully unique things to do that make for an unforgettable Alaska trip. From crabbing to hiking on glacier, flightseeing to early mornings exploring, see what we recommend for the best activities in Juneau for a different type of visit.
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Homer, Alaska has so many fun things to do besides being the Halibut Capital of the World. From beautiful hiking and beaches to museums and wildlife watching, we’ve put together an easy guide to choosing activities and planning a trip to Homer, AK.
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Visiting Glacier Bay National Park and the town of Gustavus needs to be on everyone’s Alaska bucket list. With so few visitors, this part of the Inside Passage is often overlooked and is actually one of the prettiest places to visit on your own. You can see some of it on a cruise ship, but visiting on land is special with few few people, and that’s why I love Glacier Bay National Park.
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This Alaska itinerary is amazing as you visit Glacier Bay National Park, Homer, Kodiak Island and Katmai National Park. Details for transportation and incredible things to do and wildlife to watch for, including epic bear viewing in Alaska. Download the full itinerary and suggestions for where to stay along the journey.
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Alaska has thousands of glaciers and you can visit lots of them. We’ve put together 25+ Alaska glaciers that you can access by hiking, boats, flightseeing and even driving up to, including tour recommendations to get close to the ice. See what our favorite glaciers in Alaska are and how to add them to your trip.
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This easy guide to Universal’s Epic Universe is a great way to understand the rides and attractions in the park and decide how you want to spend your time. Land by land, see what rides are available, height requirements and what’s included in the Universal Express Pass. Lands include Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon and Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic.
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This easy guide to Universal’s Islands of Adventure is a great way to understand the rides and attractions in the park and decide how you want to spend your time. Land by land, see what rides are available, height requirements and what’s included in the Universal Express Pass.
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Universal’s Endless Summer Resort is a great budget friendly option for staying at the Universal Orlando Resort. The Surfside and Dockside Inns have family suites and great swimming pools, perfect for downtime between busy theme park days. See what else you’ll find at Endless Summer to make your Universal trip fun and easy.
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Maine in autumn is exactly what you hope for with leaf peeping in New England. There are so many things to do in the fall colors from Acadia National Park to the lighthouses of MidCoast Maine and Baxter State Park in the Highlands. See our top picks for how to enjoy autumn all around Maine.
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California is a huge place to explore with 9 National Parks, several great theme parks (including Disneyland) and beautiful beaches and mountains. Our travel guide lays out how to explore California with several road trip plans and ideas for visiting the exciting cities around Cali.
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Visiting Sitka, Alaska means all kinds of interesting things to do, from the totem pole trail at Sitka National Historical Park to the chance to do cold-water snorkeling. We have great recommendations and an itinerary for spending 1 to 3 days in Sitka, whether you’re traveling independently or as part of a Southeast Alaska cruise.
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They may not be famous, but McCarthy, Kennicott and Wrangell-St Elias National Park are FULL of great things to do and adventures for every age. While everyone knows the image of the iconic Kennecott Mill, did you know that there are glaciers to explore here too? And you can go rafting right from the end of a glacier too! See what activities you can plan for and where to stay when you visit Wrangell-St Elias NP and the Copper Valley.
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Valdez, Alaska is loaded with things to do on the water and outdoors. This beautiful small town on Prince William Sound is full of activities for every energy and skill level, including glacier kayaking, whale watching, hiking and museums. See what we recommend and when is the best time to visit Valdez.
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Doing a road trip in Alaska can be very easy and run of the mill, but this is a unique plan that takes you off the beaten path to some towns that a lot of visitors overlook or just haven’t even heard of. This is a different Alaska summer road trip than most people have done, and it’s an adventure you’ll love to tell people about when you get home. Road trip highlights include McCarthy, Valdez, Copper Center and lots of opportunities for glaciers and whitewater rafting.
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The OARS Gates of Lodore rafting trip is a really cool experience if you’re interested in doing a multi day whitewater adventure. It’s great with kids (yes!) and the landscapes are epic like you wouldn’t believe. See what you’ll encounter and what to expect rafting with OARS through Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado.
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Vernal, Utah is also known as “Dinoland” thanks to the massive dinosaur fossil deposits and Dinosaur National Monument. There are tons of things to do in Vernal, from hiking to dinosaur museums, rafting to wildlife watching. See what we recommend for a fun trip to Vernal with kids (or youthful adults!).
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Doing a multi-day rafting trip with kids may seem like more than you can handle, but it’s actually an incredible experience and can be very easy. See what the process and adventure is like rafting with OARS (we did a Utah trip) and how YOU can plan for this epic family expedition.
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Visiting the Florida Keys with teens is a great family vacation. We’ve got an itinerary and suggestions for tons of things to do that teenagers and the rest of the family will enjoy, from the best snorkeling tours with teens to some surprising activities and Instagrammable Keys spots.
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Sailing with the Boat Company is an expedition through the Tongass National Forest and Inside Passage. This luxury experience is part adventure and part activism, as the Boat Company is the only non-profit cruise operator in the world. See what you can expect on board and what sort of daily activities you’ll experience on the Mist Cove (or other ship), including all the fishing you can handle (which is included).
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Do you want to experience Southeast Alaska independently, not on a cruise ship? We’ve got a great 10 day itinerary for seeing Ketchikan, Juneau and Haines vis the Alaska Marine Highway and other methods of transportation. Things to do and budget are included.
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With more than 170 Florida State Parks how do you choose which to visit? We’ve picked 33 of our favorite state parks in Florida that give you the chance to experience beautiful beaches, natural springs, amazing wildlife and lots of history. See which FL state parks are worth visiting and what activities you’ll find there (including camping recommendations).
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Riviera Beach, Florida is great for snorkeling but there are lots of other fun things to do here too. The West Palm Beach area is a great spot for a Florida vacation, including great parks, wildlife and fun places to stay.
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Wakulla Springs State Park is not the usual Florida park to visit. With a historic lodge, jungle cruise boat tour, amazing wildlife and hiking trails, it’s a beautiful place to experience Old Florida and the freshwater springs. See what else you’ll find at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, including the scoop on the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
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How to plan a road trip with kids is a mystery until you’ve done it a few times. From how much time to spend in the car to how to entertain kids on a road trip, we’ve got advice from years of traveling as a family, from the baby years to teens.
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