Author: Rob Taylor

Rob Taylor is the founder of 2TravelDads, the original LGBT Family Travel blog. Focusing on ecotourism and education, 2TravelDads inspires LGBT families (and traditional families also) to go beyond their usual getaways and use travel to learn about and be part of a bigger world. "Traveling the globe and giving the kids a broad worldview." In addition to 2TravelDads, Rob is the creator of PaddleYourState.com, MyAlohaTrip.com and several other trusted travel resources. Having lived all around the USA, responsible travel focusing on education as a source of adventure is at the core of his work. Maine, Alaska, Hawaii and the Florida Keys are all such special destinations that focusing on sustainable and educational tourism in these places is the goal of most of Rob's work. And then of course exploring the wilderness and cities with his kids in tow is always a driving force in his writing.

Home Office Setup with Shared Homeschool Space

Blogging & Tech, Education, Parenting

Virtual School Setup: How to Setup the Best Learning or Home Office Environment

How to setup a virtual school space or effective home office setting, including a tried and true shopping list. Prep for back-to-school or continued working from home with this guide.

Parenting

LGBTQ Travel Marketing: missing the mark… but here’s a plan!

Do you know what I love about modern television and online marketing? Advertisements that speak to me and that I don’t mind watching or looking into more. A catchy ad does wonders for a […]

Mansion at George Washingtons House Mount Vernon Virginia 4

East Coast, Virginia / DC

Virginia & Washington DC Road Trip: Awesome History, Famous Sights

Fun, historic Washington DC and Virginia road trip plan. From the best things to do near DC to Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, this great road trip includes Revolutionary War history and beautiful nature.

Full Taylor Family in Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park Montana 2

Montana, Rocky Mountain Region

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park: amazing Montana cave tours

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, just north of Yellowstone, is a remarkable place to explore. A must see on a Western Montana road trip, the caverns are an easy addition to any number […]

Hawaii Travel Tips and Plans

Best Oahu Eats: How To Find Amazing Poke and Food Trucks

The best places to eat on Oahu: from poke to kalua pork, trying local favorites to the North Shore’s Hawaiian food trucks.

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Florida Travel, Southeastern US, Universal Parks

UPDATE: COVID & Universal Orlando: Stay Protected, Big Fun with Fewer People

After visiting Disney World during COVID-19 and seeing how amazingly they handled things, from sanitation to social distancing, we decided to see how well Universal Orlando Resort did. Truth be told, Universal during COVID […]

Narrow Rock Road in Yosemit National Park California

California, National Parks, NorCal, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington State

Road trip through West Coast National Parks: Exploring the Mountains

Perfect West Coast National Parks road trip plan, from Joshua Tree to Olympic National Park. Stops in the Sierras, Central Oregon, and the best of Washington State’s mountains.

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Travel Planning

Road Trip Planning Tool: Useful Guide To Make The Best Route And Budget

Planning a road trip can be complicated, from setting a budget to planning your route and stops along the way. The road trip planning tool teaches how to make an itinerary and realistic road trip budget range.

Taylor Family Rock Climbing with Ridgeline Guiding Banff Alberta 3

Alberta Travel, Canada Travel

Best Banff Ecotours: Great Nature-first Adventures In The Canadian Rockies

With more and more families choosing outdoors vacations with trips into nature, it’s become increasingly important to be thoughtful and have low-impact travel be at the forefront of planning. We discovered some incredible ecotours […]

Montana, Rocky Mountain Region

Montana Adventures – Road Trips and National Parks

Montana is an incredible road trip destination and ideal place for hiking. Between State and National Parks, cool towns and beautiful fall colors, Montana adventures are endless.

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East Coast, New York

NYC At Christmas (or anytime): How To Have the Best Family Trip

Visiting NYC at Christmas, or anytime, can be a busy trip with so many things to do. These time and money saving tips will ensure a great trip to New York City with kids, including budget friendly hotel recommendations for families.

Forest Fire at Logan Pass Glacier National Park

Montana, National Parks, Rocky Mountain Region

Glacier NP Forest Fire: What Happened To Our Camping Trip

How to Deal With a Forest Fire or Disaster When Traveling. How to adjust plans and make the most of a situation gone wrong on vacation.

Fall Colors floating Flathead River Glacier Guides Montana Rafting Glacier National Park 10

Montana, National Parks, Rocky Mountain Region

Easy Things To Do Around West Glacier, Montana

Visiting Glacier National Park means hiking and wildlife, but it also means crowds in the peak of summer. Here are a bunch of easy things to do near Glacier National Park, some that go […]

Speedboat on Lake Cushman, Olympic Peninsula

Pacific Northwest, Washington State

Lake Cushman: Seattle’s Beautiful Mountain Escape on the Olympic Peninsula

Lake Cushman on the Olympic Peninsula is basically the Tahoe of the noth: warm water, beautiful setting, and so much family fun! Everything you need to know from best things to do at Lake Cushman to camping and vacation rentals near the lake.

Full Taylor Family at Grand Canyon of Yellowstone 2019 2

National Parks, Podcasts, Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park Itinerary: Best of the Best Things to Do

Our 2 Day Best of Yellowstone National Park itinerary: from the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Norris Geysers, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake, each itinerary route is its own day in the park and covers the best sights and tips for enjoying driving through Yellowstone National Park.

Bison in Lamar Valley Yellowstone NP Wyoming 1

National Parks, Podcasts, Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming

Awesome Yellowstone Itinerary For The Best Wildlife And Hot Springs

Two days’ worth of itineraries for exploring the best sights of Yellowstone National Park: part 2. In this episode we cover two days of traveling through Yellowstone. These two road trip routes go through the northwest corner of the park, stopping at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, the Lamar Valley, and our best wildlife viewing tips.

Taylor Family at Great Fountain Geyser Firehole Lake Drive Yellowstone National Park Wyoming 1

National Parks, Podcasts, Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park’s Best Overlooked and Forgotten Geysers

The most overlooked geysers in Yellowstone National Park aren’t difficult to visit, but most people miss them. See which geysers and hot springs you CAN’T MISS that everyone else does.

Staircase Rapids Hiking Olympic National Park 2019 1

Pacific Northwest, Washington State

Olympic Peninsula Road Trip: Beautiful Towns and Best of Olympic NP

An Olympic Peninsula Road Trip is a great weekend getaway or local vacation near Seattle. See the best stops around Highway 101, waterfalls and hikes in Olympic National Park, beautiful small towns and the rugged Washington Coast. Perfect Pacific Northwest vacation itinerary.