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January 30, 2017 by tripswithtykes

Redding California with Kids: Exploring True Northern California

Redding California with Kids: Exploring True Northern California

I’ve lived in Northern California for over a decade. But calling San Francisco “northern” is a bit of a misnomer. There are hundreds of miles that separate the City by the Bay and the Oregon border. Like many Bay Area residents who seem to have a mental roadblock somewhere around the middle of Mendocino county, I […]

January 26, 2017 by tripswithtykes

10 Amazing Spring Break Destinations in California for Families

10 Amazing Spring Break Destinations in California for Families

About a little over a year ago, my family resolved to travel more of our home state of California. We realized we were jetting around all over the country and the world while missing out on amazing destinations right in our backyard. In fact, these were the very same destinations that many other people jetted […]

October 19, 2016 by tripswithtykes

13 Blogs That Will Make You Want to Visit California

13 Blogs That Will Make You Want to Visit California

The great state of California is on nearly every traveler’s bucket list and with good reason. Its massive size, however, makes it the ultimate travel challenge. There is so much to do and see that seeing it all nearly takes a lifetime. But this is what makes it a perfect place to call home for those […]

September 20, 2016 by tripswithtykes

25 Free Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids

25 Free Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids

I consider myself lucky to call the San Francisco Bay Area home. San Francisco is a destination that travelers from all over the world yearn to visit, and all of it is in my backyard. But don’t be too jealous! As great as the city is, it’s also super-expensive – one of the priciest in […]

August 22, 2016 by tripswithtykes

An Out of This World Evening with Ringling Bros. Circus

An Out of This World Evening with Ringling Bros. Circus

When my family travels, we usually make time to see several kid-friendly shows and performances. When we are home, however, we definitely don’t go to see enough. I was excited when my family was invited to see the latest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show as it passed through my hometown. I hadn’t been to […]

July 25, 2016 by tripswithtykes

California’s Great America with Kids: The Complete Guide

California’s Great America with Kids: The Complete Guide

Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Peach Loop. Today we are exploring regional theme parks. Lots of fun can be found locally! California’s Great America Theme Park has been a San Francisco Bay Area tradition for over 40 years. The park, which is located in the city of Santa Clara right next to San Jose, has been […]

March 15, 2016 by tripswithtykes

Complete Guide to Skiing Sugar Bowl with Kids

Complete Guide to Skiing Sugar Bowl with Kids

My family has been on a mission this winter to ski some of the smaller and mid-sized resorts in Lake Tahoe to see what is the right fit with our kids, ages 6 and 2. Last month, our destination was Sugar Bowl Resort in Norden, California. We found that Sugar Bowl has quite a lot to offer […]

March 2, 2016 by tripswithtykes

National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area: Where To Take Your Kids

National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area: Where To Take Your Kids

Today we are joining with other California bloggers to share favorite family destinations in the Golden State! Find great resources in this list, plus link up your own below. When most Northern Californians think of National Parks, Yosemite looms large. Perhaps Lassen, Sequoia and Kings Canyon come to mind for the more outdoor-minded. What so […]

February 1, 2016 by tripswithtykes

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco with Kids: 8 Top Things to Do

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco with Kids: 8 Top Things to Do

My hometown of San Francisco is one of the most popular family travel destinations in the world.  I’m lucky enough to live in the middle of it all with my two kids!  Of course, like many travelers, I occasionally take my hometown for granted and don’t experience everything it has to offer.  I’m making 2016 the […]

January 22, 2016 by tripswithtykes

Skiing Tahoe with Kids: Why Diamond Peak is Perfect for Families

Skiing Tahoe with Kids: Why Diamond Peak is Perfect for Families

Living just 3 hours away from Lake Tahoe in the San Francisco Bay Area, my husband and I have skied a lot of mountains in Tahoe.  When it comes to ski resorts, Tahoe has some heavy hitters known all over the world: Squaw Valley, Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood and many more. Sprinkled in among the bigger resorts […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 9 and 5) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.

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