Trip Ideas For Adventurous Families

a father and daughter walk across the skypilot suspension bridge at the sea to sky gondola during golden hour

The Sea To Sky Gondola: An Excellent Family Activity Near Vancouver, BC

There are very few activities around Vancouver, BC that offer real outdoor adventure with a few local comforts. Sure, there are pretty parks such as Stanley Park and Lighthouse Park, or activities such as Grouse Mountain or the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but our favourite spot to take our little ones is the Sea to Sky […]

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British Columbia, Destinations, Hiking

a view of the nita lake lodge in whistler

Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge Review: Our Family’s Fall Getaway

It’s easy to write Whistler off as just another touristy money pit. The whole resort is designed to be a moneymaker, and tourism dollars is the only way they know how to do that. If you’ve never been here and just go by the whims of the industry, I wouldn’t blame you for it not

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Hotels/Resorts, Reviews, Whistler

a campfire burns next to a river in whistler, british columbia, canada

The Ultimate Guide to Whistler for Families

Whistler, BC is a little town with a big reputation. Once the site of a quiet fishing lodge, the valley at the top of two watersheds is now an international tourist destination. But beyond the resort, there is a community of people dedicating their lives to the pursuit of “whee” and “YEEEW!” as much as

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British Columbia, Destinations

A family of four poses with silly faces on the beach in Costa rica

One Renegade Family’s Month-Long Trip Through Costa Rica

Sure, you can book an all-inclusive beach vacation and call it a day. But is that truly travelling? Of course not. It’s an easy way to take some time off, but it’s not immersing you and your family in the lands, culture, and special places that truly make a destination worth visiting. EFA contributor Matt

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Costa rica, Trips

a father and daughter smile in their sleeping bags while camping

“Twilight Of Adolescence” Showcases The Magic of Father/Daughter Time in Nature

Jeremy Jones has been a mentor to many in the snowboarding world. His career has been on an upward trajectory most of his adult life, moving from professional racing to freeriding, and then as a leader in exploration under his own power. But where many of his protegés have never met him, his influence is

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Trips

the driver's side of a muddy 4x4 vehicle while overlanding through africa

We Found an Affordable Option for Overlanding Through Africa

Finding an affordable vehicle for Overlanding in Africa can be the hardest part of the trip planning process. Aside from navigating the rules of a foreign country, trying to rent a vehicle can be quite expensive. A Toyota Hilux with five seats and two rooftop tents can cost $135 USD per day, or $4,000 per

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Africa, Tips and Tricks, Travel Tips

Three girls jump with excitement over white sand dunes in Africa

Three Months in Africa: A Family of Five’s Road Trip of Discovery.

A story of a family of five that traveled to the southern end of Africa for three months, and shared their experiences along the way.

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Africa, Trips

a family posing in front of a magnificent rainbow at burning man

Bringing Kids To Burning Man: Our Guide To A Successful Burn

Burning Man With Babies Is No Joke It’s an inhospitable place on a good day, and downright life-threatening on a bad one. Having been to four burns in the past, I thought it would be a great idea to bring our daughter there to celebrate her first birthday. My partner was into checking it out

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Destinations, Tips and Tricks, Travel Tips, Trips

Looking southeast from a room at the twin fin hotel in waikiki

The Twin Fin Waikiki Review

A review of the Twin Fin in Waikiki, Hawaii from a family with a small baby. It was our first time away.

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Hawaii, Hotels/Resorts, Reviews, Trips

a family sitting beside an alpine lake in the sawtooth mountains of Idaho

Three Baby-Friendly Hikes in the Sawtooth Mountains

Hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains is an incredible experience. The alpine scenery, lush forests, and crystal-clear lakes are just some of the main reasons why this place is a gem for family adventures. We spent a week here in the summer of 2023 when our little girl was just 11 months old. There were three

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Idaho, Sawtooth Mountains

a view of the sawtooth mountains in idaho while hiking next to a reflective lake

How To Successfully Hike With a Baby in the Sawtooth Mountains

Exploring The Sawtooth Mountains With a Baby The Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho just may be the best kept secret for outdoor adventure in the United States. Despite going during peak season (Mid August), we were able to score a beautiful campsite at Redfish Lake and have an amazing week exploring the mountains with our 11-month

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Hiking, Idaho, Sawtooth Mountains