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A Cool Escape
Close your eyes and imagine dipping your toes into crisp, cold water on a hot Texas summer day. Now open your eyes, get in your car, and drive to Garner State Park.
A Vertical Adventure
A zip line, eco-adventure tour at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours in Spicewood, Texas is perfect family fun.
Explore the Wild West
Spend a weekend in Fort Griffin, Texas
San Francisco
Take a family vacation to San Francisco for world-class food, award-winning museums and tons of free activities for kids of all ages.
Into the Wild
Take a trip into the wild at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman to see geese, coyotes and other wildlife along the shores of Lake Texoma.
A Sip of History
If you’re feeling nostalgic, pop in to the Highland Park Soda Fountain and Pharmacy for American food and desserts in an old-fashioned atmosphere.
Turks & Caicos Islands
Planning a family vacation to the beach? Check out the world-renowned beaches of the Turks & Caicos Islands, only a short flight away from Dallas-Fort Worth.
How to Plan a Family Vacation with Kids with Special Needs
Four vacation spots with accommodations for kids with special needs, from mobility disabilities to autism. Plus more travel tips from local moms.
Seaside and WaterColor, Florida
Between Destin and Panama City Beach lies a more tranquil strip of Florida coastline along East County Highway 30A. Stay with your family in Seaside or WaterColor to give everyone a much-needed break from the urban hustle and bustle.
Texas State Railroad
See the blooming dogwoods of East Texas aboard the historic Texas State Railroad. Go for a day, or make your family trip an overnight stay in either Palestine or Rusk.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Take your family to Santa Fe for a taste of Native American, European and Old West culture in New Mexico’s historic capital city.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Follow children’s book friends Mudgy and Millie through this northwest lakeside town.
3 Days in Winter Park, Colorado
Have a white Christmas at this kid-friendly Colorado skiing destination.
Living in the Shadows
American families with an undocumented parent face the daily fear of losing their kids.
12 Adventures in Tyler
Visit Tyler, the Rose Capital of Texas, for family fun in October, including the annual Rose Festival. Here are our twelve picks for this month, including wildlife refuges, museums and an indoor waterpark.
3 Days at the Inn at Dos Brisas in Washington, TX
Book a romantic timeout for two without the kids at a secluded inn in the Hill Country.
3 Days in Amarillo, Texas
Take a trip to the Texas panhandle to revisit history and see what makes Amarillo uniquely Texas.
3 Days in Oahu, Hawaii
Trying to decide between town and country for your next family vacation? Have the best of both worlds with a dash of island paradise on a trip to Oahu.
3 Days in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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