By: Joseph Silva

Toil and water mix on a raft trip; A Salmon River run offers something for the whole family, with berry picking, campfire singing, cave exploring, even pedicures.
By John Muncie

When the cool, deep shaft of the abandoned copper mine ended in a wall of rock, guide Mike Thurbert turned to the group and said, “Turn off your flashlights.”

We were about 100 yards into an Idaho hillside.

By: Brian Kelly

There’s no better method to enjoy and experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the Rogue River than with a Rogue River rafting trip. Just imagine getting up close and personal with the wildlife that congregate alongside the river’s edge for a drink or simply a quick dip. Nearly all Grants Pass hotels, motels or inns might put together some sort of rafting trip for you and your family or friends.

By: Art Price

For all those who desire to bask in the glory of nature along with an adventurous vacation, anchorage in Alaska is just the ideal destination. Bordered by snow-capped mountains Anchorage is one place that is the home for four seasons that offer pleasant atmosphere. These seasons make enable the residents as well as the visitors enjoy their work. Mother nature has bestowed the place with almost everything possible. From huge water bodies and glaciers to seals, whales and sea bears Anchorage has it all.

By: Wadzanai Nenzou

Do you need to plan a family vacation, but are uncertain where to start? Family vacations provide an excellent chance to enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. The key is to choose the right type of vacation for your particular needs. Here are some ideas to make your family getaways as special as possible:

by Jennifer Quilter

It can be hard, with busy everyday lives, to keep a family together and bonded. Vacations are a great opportunity to work on building relationships and bringing everyone back together–unless everyone ends up doing their own thing. If you set off with a specific group activity in mind, like some of the family water sports listed below, you’re able to work together on this activity and accomplish something together. The activities listed here vary in intensity, skill level, and cost so there should be something that will work for your circumstances.