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November 5, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Every Kid Outdoors: Guide to National Parks with 4th Graders

Every Kid in a Park - National Park with 4th Graders - Child in Muir Woods

This post is sponsored by Perseus Books. All opinions are my own. My family was able to take advantage of a pretty amazing travel discount a couple of years ago thanks to my then 4th grade daughter. The National Park Service has a program called Every Kid Outdoors (formerly known as Every Kid in a […]

July 25, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

What Partially Reopened Yosemite National Park is Like During COVID-19 in 2020

Yosemite National Park 2020 - Valley View

Yosemite National Park reopened to the public on June 11, 2020, after a three month closure due to COVID-19. My family made reservations for a mid-July trip nearly a year ago, so we were thrilled that the timing worked out to be able to visit this year. Yosemite holds a very special place in our […]

October 24, 2019 by Leslie Harvey

Tips for Visiting Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods Redwoods

A very popular day trip from San Francisco for many travelers is an excursion to Muir Woods National Monument. Located in Marin County near the town of Mill Valley, Muir Woods protects a forest filled with old growth coast redwoods. Because of its proximity to San Francisco, it is an extremely popular national park site […]

September 20, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Best National Parks to Visit in Fall

National Parks in Fall - Acadia in Maine

This post is sponsored by Moon Travel Guides. All opinions are my own. While the back-to-school season sometimes puts a damper on many family’s travel plans, it invigorates me for a new season of travel. Traveling in the fall brings the chance to see amazing autumn colors as well as to enjoy outdoor adventures like […]

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 14, 2018 by Leslie Harvey

Hiking with Toddlers: Tried & Tested Tips for Family Travelers

Hiking with Toddlers - Toddler Asleep in Hiking Backpack

This post is sponsored by Moon Travel Guides. All opinions are my own. Travel with little ones always presents unique challenges, and perhaps even more so when taking young kids into the great outdoors. Our traveling family has found that hiking with our children, even in the extra-challenging toddler years, is incredibly rewarding. From national […]

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 […]

October 21, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

Getting Started with National Parks Travel: National Parks Tips for Beginners

National Parks Tips for Beginners - Bryce Canyon Snow in Spring

Last year’s 100th anniversary of America’s national park system put national parks on the travel radar of a lot of families. Many have discovered what so many others have known for so long – national parks are unique and breathtakingly beautiful destinations that have the added benefit of being budget-friendly. It is no wonder attendance is […]

October 13, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

The Ultimate Guide to Haleakala National Park in Maui

Haleakala National Park Guide and Tips - Sliding Sands Trail from Top

This post is sponsored by TourMaui.com but all opinions are my own.  America’s national parks are one of my family’s favorite travel destinations. When a recent trip to Maui began to take shape, I realized it was the perfect opportunity to cross a new national park, Haleakala, off my bucket list. Haleakala National Park is […]

August 30, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

10 Amazing Fall Destinations in California for Families

Top Fall Destinations in California - Julian Apple

Tourists flock to California in summer, but fall in the Golden State is one of the best times of year to visit. We may not quite have the breathtaking fall foliage of New England, but California has fall fun all its own to offer. All the inland locations that are too hot to visit during […]

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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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