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Campsite Morning at Butte Lake

Best Camping Gear for Kids: The Things You Need to Keep Them Having Fun and Enjoying the Great Outdoors

Our list of kids’ camping gear essentials has all of our favorite picks for play, sleep, day hikes, books, and more.

Playing in the Redwoods, Stout Grove

The 10 Best Things To Do in Redwood National Park

Redwood National Park is a magical place. Find the area’s best places to explore, play, and relax among the Earth’s tallest trees.

20 Camping Books for Kids You’ll Love to Read Year-Round

These camping books for kids are a perfect way to get them excited for your next camping trip or camping-themed story time.

Things to Do in Lassen - Cinder Cone Hike

The Best 22 Ways to Experience Lassen Volcanic National Park with Kids (+ Map and itinerary)

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a wonderful place for family adventure, with gorgeous kid-friendly hikes, lots of lakes to splash in, creative educational programs, and volcanoes, volcanoes, volcanoes! Considering a family trip to Lassen? Check out our guide to family-friendly Lassen adventure here!

Death Valley with Kids: Sandboarding the Mesquite Sand Dunes

Death Valley with Kids: Family Adventures in the Desert

This is our ultimate guide to visiting Death Valley with kids, with must-see park landmarks, family-friendly hikes, lodging info, packing tips and ideas to help you get the family excited for your visit.

Dinkey Creek Camping Trip: 3 Days of Summer Fun in the Sierra National Forest

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.

Camping Crafts for Kids - DIY Lanterns

Camping Crafts for Kids: Make Your Own Camping Lanterns That Double as Tent Night Lights

Before going on a trip, we like to do some projects to get the boys excited about where we’re going. This DIY Lantern Project is simple, uses recycled materials, and best of all, doubles as a nightlight for the kiddos.

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