Camping

7D Ranch

7D Ranch provides a wonderful setting for a dude ranch vacation that is the perfect way to connect with family and nature.

Family Travel and Camping

July 21, 2017 • 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

May 24, 2017 • Family Travel Association

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

Off-the-Beaten-Path Family Travel

May 23, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

Off-the-beaten-path family travel — is it appropriate as more and more parents travel with their kids in search of powerful learning experiences?

Family Travel and Road Tripping

April 26, 2017 • 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

February 24, 2017 • 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?

August 19, 2016 • 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

May 23, 2016 • 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

March 22, 2016 • Outdoor Families Magazine

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

November 27, 2015 • 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

November 25, 2015 • 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

August 24, 2015 • 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.)

Scott Dunn

Aardvark Safaris was one of the first safari companies to advocate family travel to Africa when it was set up 15 years ago. They know where to find the best and most authentic experiences for kids of all ages.