Camping and Outdoor Pursuits
• Bass Pro Shops - Just visiting these huge outdoor specialist stores is an adventure for kids. Go here to load up on all your camping, fishing, and boating gear before your trip and be sure to bring the kids along so they can explore the stores' features, such as fish-filled aquariums and indoor duck ponds.
• Camping Vacations - Visit UpTake's Camping Vacations page for a plethora of links and tips to help you plan your next outdoor adventure.
• Dude Ranchers' Association - Take the kids to a dude ranch for a unique family vacation spent communing with nature and horses. This site lists over 100 of the best dude ranches in the Western US and Canada.
• KOA - Go here to book an RV, tent site, or cabin. Their Family Zone helps you prepare for a trip with kids with tips on what to bring and ideas for campground fun. Many KOA camping sites come equipped with swimming pools and some even feature miniature golf courses!
• OutdoorBaby.net - Want to take your baby or older child camping, but not sure what to pack or how to manage parenting in the great outdoors? Take a peek at this site for tips and stories for parents interested in nature activities like camping, hiking and backpacking, and more.
• Recreation.gov - Whether you're looking for a place to go camping in a tent, RV, cabin, or trailer - this site makes it easy to explore nature in America.
• Roar N' Snore at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park - Sleep in a tent, dance around a campfire, learn about animals, and wake to the sounds of lions roaring nearby. This is a unique camping adventure for families with children of all ages - even babies!
• U.S. National Park Service - Discover the 84 million acres of national parks, scenic rivers and trails, recreation areas and more located in every state (besides Delaware).
For more information on this topic see:
• How to Camp with Kids
• Roar & Snore Campout at the San Diego Safari Park
• The Travel Mama's Top 3 Hidden Gem Destinations
• 5 Safety Tips for Camping with Kids
• 5 Yosemite Kid-Sized Adventures
Have we missed something? Let us know if there is a travel or parenting resource you particularly love and why so we can add it to our list!
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