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Family Adventures in Sacramento, California

Guest Post April 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

Families need look no further than Sacramento for a welcoming destination that will please visitors of any age. From cool historical sites to kid-friendly restaurants, the city is packed with family-sized fun. Below are just a few family adventures...

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Road Trip to Oakland and San Francisco

Vanessa Salvia December 30, 2019 Comments are off

I recently took a road trip with my 12-year-old son from Eugene, Oregon to Oakland, California to visit a friend. My friend needed a car, and I happened to have one I was no longer driving, so it seemed...

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LEGOLAND California Amusement Park

Julie Henning February 21, 2019 Comments are off

Five years have passed since we frequented LEGOLAND Florida Resort, a trip my then seven-year-old has earmarked as the best day of his life—no small accolade for the son of a travel writer. As one might suspect, he was...

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A Day at the San Diego Zoo

Julie Henning February 16, 2019 Comments are off

If your family is planning a vacation to San Diego, California, the San Diego Zoo will likely pop up at the top of your search list—and for good reason. Commonly ranked among the most renowned zoos in the world,...

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Unforgettable Stops On A Death Valley Road Trip

Julie Henning November 12, 2018 Comments are off

Death Valley, perhaps the scariest place name of anywhere in the US, and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the south-west is an excellent destination for an epic road trip. The region, including the National Park, contains some...

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Top 10 for Families in LA

Guest Post May 3, 2017 Comments are off

You may not think that LA is the most child-friendly city in the world. The city has more of a reputation for celebs and famous people than for theme parks and kids running around. I’m here to tell you...

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Road Trip through North Central California

Julie Henning November 4, 2016 Comments are off

A four to five-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area on I-5, Redding is an ideal destination for families planning a vacation in North Central California. An outdoor-lover’s paradise, the lakes and mountainous surrounding Redding offer plenty of opportunities to plan...

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Visiting the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, CA

Julie Henning November 1, 2016 Comments are off

If you are passing through Redding, California on a family road trip, make sure and plan a stop at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Turtle Bay is a 300-acre complex featuring a museum, botanical gardens and arboretum, and one of...

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