Complete Guide to Train Rides & Attractions in Northern California (with Map)
From the Skunk Train to the California State Railway Museum, here are 25 of the best train rides and attractions in Northern California.
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Travel During Summer Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know
Wildfires in western states can throw a major wrench into travel plans in summer and fall months. What travelers need to know to stay safe.
10 Best Things to Do in Monterey, California with Kids
The beautiful coastal town of Monterey, California and the surrounding Monterey County is about as good as it gets as a family travel destination. Beaches, hiking, and a world-class aquarium make for a memorable vacation for travelers with kids. Less than a 2 hour drive from San Francisco, it is easy to visit as an overnight or …
10 Amazing Summer Destinations in California for Families
Planning summer travel in California? These top 10 Golden State destinations are kid-friendly, perfect for June, July, and August family vacations and road trips.
10 Amazing Spring Break Destinations in California for Families
Several years 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 from all over the …
First Timer’s Guide to Skiing Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe
If you’re wondering why the Lake Tahoe resort is called Heavenly, you’ll know why a few minutes after boarding a ski lift. The resort has breathtaking views of the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe below from many of its peaks. When the clouds clear and the sun peeks out, it truly feels like you …
The Complete Guide to Skiing Northstar California Resort with Kids
One of the best parts of traveling with kids as a parent is taking them to destinations that had meaning in your own childhood. For my family, Northstar California Resort in North Lake Tahoe is one such meaningful place. The resort is where my husband grew up skiing with his brothers (in their 1980s and early …
Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park with Kids
When it comes to national parks, few have quite the name or cachet of Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is one of the oldest national parks in the United States and is also one of the most visited – and with good reason. The park’s majestic waterfalls, grand giant trees, and natural wonders like Half Dome …
Guide to Palm Springs with Young Kids: An Unlikely Destination That Works
Our family’s first trip to Palm Springs was in 2016. When I told friends that my husband and I had planned it as a major stop along Southern California spring break road trip, I must admit I got a few funny looks. While Southern Californians may know Palm Springs as a family-friendly destination, most of …
Skiing Tahoe with Kids 2022: Comparing the Costs & Kid-Friendly Amenities of Every Tahoe Ski Resort
Since my family lives just three hours away from Lake Tahoe, we head up to the mountains fairly often to ski in the winter. While we have always carefully considered cost with a hobby as expensive as skiing, price is all the more important now that we have two skiing kids. We also love to …