Weekend Getaways
Few things recharge us more than a long weekend spent exploring the great outdoors!
Dinkey Creek Camping
Dinkey Creek Campground offers plenty of family-friendly fun, from swimming holes to nearby Shaver Lake. Check out our recent visit here and find some inspiration to start planning your own visit to the Sierra National Forest.
Lassen Family Road Trip – 3 Day Weekend
Stop at Lassen on your next Northern California family road trip. Options for adventure are endless, from lakes formed by lava flows to hiking into the crater of a volcano. Click here to learn more.
Yosemite Summer 2020: Full Itinerary
Day by day details of our short trip to Yosemite in July 2020.
Two days in Yosemite with the Kids (Summer 2020)
Thinking about visiting Yosemite with kids? We decided to check out what the park is like with the day-use pass system. It was a surreal experience filled with waterfall hikes, quiet beaches, and bears. Check out our 2 day itinerary here, including our best-of’s and lessons learned.
Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park with Kids (Day 3 of 3)
On our last day at Lassen, we packed up camp early and headed to the main part of the Park. In just one day, we ventured into the Subway Cave Lava Tube, earned some Jr Ranger badges, had a picnic near the shore of Manzanita Lake, and explored Lassen’s hydrothermal areas. Click here for ideas and info on exploring Lassen with kids.
Hiking Cinder Cone with Kids at Lassen Volcanic National Park (Day 2 of 3)
On Day 2 of our Lassen camping trip we hiked Cinder Cone with the kids, and got to peer into the crater of a volcano! Click here for more on the hike, and why Butte Lake is the perfect place to relax after a fun adventure on the trails.
Burney Falls and Camping with Kids at Lassen Volcanic National Park (Day 1 of 3)
Looking for an off-the-beaten path getaway full of fun, adventure, and … volcanoes!? Lassen National Park is an awesome getaway with kids! Click here to learn more about camping in the Butte Lake Campground with a stop at Burney Falls on the way.