Peace on Hallowed Ground: Gettysburg for Families
Gettysburg carries an unexpected calm for a place known for battles. Stand in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery or on the rocky spine of Little...
Boulders, Beasts, and a Little Switzerland: A Family Weekend in the Poconos
A couple hours into the state, Pennsylvania’s mountain country trades its waterpark reputation for something wilder: Ice Age boulder fields, hand-feedable giraffes, outsized pythons...
On Bored: Traveling With My 15-Year-Old to New York
It began as a joke.
We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the...
Hello, Columbus: A Road Trip to the Heart of It All
Some destinations sell themselves with spectacle. Columbus, Ohio, takes a quieter approach. Ohio is known as “the heart of it all,” and at the...
Celebrating America’s 250th as a Family
By Kris Ann Valdez
Cities across the U.S. are preparing for once-in-a-generation celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, families can experience Revolutionary reenactments, heritage...
Festive Fun in Indiana, PA
If you’re looking for a holiday getaway with young children, the small town of Indiana, Pennsylvania, offers a charming, family-friendly experience! Indiana, located about...
Have Yourself a Mid-Atlantic Christmas: 10 Destinations That Go All-In on Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and in the Mid-Atlantic, that means more lights, music and holiday spectacle than you can...
5 Ski Resorts for Families
You may be getting your kids ready for school and relishing in the start of fall weather, but winter will creep up faster than...
The Best Places To Go in Washington, D.C. With Kids
For many Pittsburgh residents, Washington, D.C. is a popular vacation destination. The nation’s capital is full of interesting things to see and do, and...
How to Navigate International Travel as a Single Parent
Family vacations can be exciting, hectic and memorable. But for parents traveling solo with kids abroad, the journey can be a bit more complicated.
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