Camping

Kampgrounds of America

With more than 485 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Kampgrounds of America is the world’s largest system of open-to-the-public family campgrounds. KOA’s properties offer diverse camping experiences while maintaining the excellent standards a

Family Travel and Camping

Ethan Gelber

Family travel and camping go together like summer and vacation! Here are a few important reasons why everyone should do it.

Active Family Travel Demand Continues to Rise… and Travel Operators Respond

Family Travel Association

The trend of immediate and extended families pursuing active family travel together continues to grow. Backroads is rising to the challenge.

Family Travel and Road Tripping

Ethan Gelber

An in-depth examination of both the magic and mystery of family travel and road tripping, including testimonials and suggestions from experts.

How to Set Up Your Family Campsite

Amy Whitley

A family campsite can be stressful if you don’t know how to be organized. Here’s how to efficiently pack and set up all your gear.

Children/Adventure Travel: How Safe? How Beneficial?

Kids Travel Doc

Modern travel has enabled parents to take ever younger children on adventure travel. Is it reasonable to do so? Here are some thoughts.

Beyond Family Cruises: 10 New Multigenerational Vacation Ideas

U.S. News and World Report

A multigenerational vacation is more popular than ever, but how about something other than a cruise? Here are 10 outside-the-box ideas to consider as a family.

What I’ve Learned from Designing Family Safaris for 20 Years – John Spence, Aardvark Safaris

Erin Kirkland

Safaris are on most travelers’ bucket lists. Family safaris too! The key to making them happen: find a safari operator who knows how to cater to family needs. Here’s one!

5 Extraordinary Dude Ranches for Families

Dude Ranchers Association

Here are five fantastic dude ranches for families, where you’re in it for the riding or active, outdoor, multi-sport fun.

Family Safari in Africa

Ethan Gelber

If you have ever thought of a family safari in African safari, or been intimidated by it, read about these companies that have changed the way everyone should think about it.

FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel > Family Travel and Nature’s Nurture

Lynn O'Rourke Hayes

Sadly, for today’s technology-focused children, the natural world feels a little “unnatural.” All the more reason to make a nature-based family holiday a top priority. (This is the eighth of our 12 FTA Spotlight: Re/Defining Family Travel topics.)

One Thing You Must Do with Kids in Every U.S. State

Erin Gifford

A bucket list of the one must-do experience to have with your kids in each state of the U.S. if you can only do one thing or spend time in one city.

O.A.R.S. Family Adventure Vacations

O.A.R.S. sets the standard in first-class rafting, sea kayaking and multi-sport adventures for families in the Western U.S. and internationally.