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September 20, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Halloween Time at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know

Disneyland Halloween Time - Oogie Boogie DCA Entrance

Fall might just be my favorite time of year to visit Disneyland. Crowds are reasonable, the weather is usually mild and pleasant, and the Halloween decorations and treats are out in full force. Halloween Time, as the season is known at Disneyland Resort, has lots for everyone in the family. There are special ride overlays […]

July 25, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Top 12 Kid-Friendly Day Trips Near San Francisco

Day Trips Near San Francisco with Kids - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Whether you are a local or a tourist, the city of San Francisco has dozens of family-friendly activities and events to keep you busy. But sometimes it’s great to get out of the city and explore more of the greater Bay Area and Northern California. If you have young kids like I do, day trips […]

March 9, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

The Complete Guide to Skiing Northstar California Resort with Kids

Skiing Northstar with Kids - Ultimate 4 Lesson

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 […]

December 12, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Tips for Driving to Lake Tahoe in Winter

Winter Driving to Tahoe - Sunset Interstate 80

The scene is familiar every Friday afternoon in winter in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley. Thousands of cars take to the roads with skis and snowboards up top, bound for the many mountain ski resorts of Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is my family’s favorite ski destination, so we’ve made the drive along […]

September 10, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Taking a Volcano Road Trip in Northern California and Southern Oregon

Volcano Road Trip - Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

We are a family that flies much more than we drive in our travels. My kids can do a cross-country flight like champs, but they aren’t used to long road trips. When my husband and I started planning a summer road trip from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area through Northern California and […]

August 25, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Gilroy Gardens Review: The Best Little Theme Park You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Gilroy Gardens Review - Entrance Sign

A little over an hour away from San Francisco and about 20 miles south of San Jose is the town of Gilroy, California. It is probably best known for its agriculture – in particular, its garlic. Gilroy plays host to an annual summer garlic festival that draws serious crowds. But Gilroy has another attraction that is […]

July 29, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Travel During Summer Wildfire Season: What You Need to Know

Travel Tips for Summer Wildfire Season

If you’ve been following the news lately, you may know that this summer is one of the worst wildfire seasons in the Western United States in years. Just a few days ago, wildfires forced the closure of Yosemite National Park for the first time in nearly three decades. A major wildfire just started near the […]

May 15, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

The Ultimate Guide to National Parks in Northern California

Northern California National Parks - El Capitan and Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park

This post was written in partnership with the National Park Trust and sponsor Northside USA for Kids to Parks Day. My home state of California has an important designation when it comes to national parks – California has more national parks than any other state. Five of California’s nine national parks are within a few […]

April 22, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

California’s Mendocino County with Kids: The Comprehensive Guide

Mendocino County California with Kids - Coastal View

Far too many visitors to Northern California halt their travels somewhere in the middle of Napa or Sonoma County wine country. After living in Northern California for more than a decade, I highly recommend venturing farther north. There are so many amazing NorCal destinations for more adventurous travelers willing to drive just a little farther. […]

April 6, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Oakland A’s Games with Kids: Your Family-Friendly Baseball Guide

Thanks to the Oakland A’s for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Spring is finally here and that means it’s time for America’s favorite past-time – baseball! My family’s love of our hometown team, the Oakland Athletics – more affectionately known as the A’s – runs pretty deep. My husband grew up in […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) 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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