family vacation

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Thank you, President Biden, for Restoring Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

As we crested the final rise of Boulder Mountain, my heart began to race. We were almost there. I pulled my truck into the viewpoint turnout and excitedly yelled at … Read more

Quiz: Plan a Vacation Getaway to Find Out Which Marine Animal You’d Be!

Summer is finally here! Whether your ideal vacation is on a tropical sunny beach or in a lush National Park, we’re confident we can guess which animal you’d be based … Read more

gosling near the water

Five Epic Family Wildlife Getaways

Are you looking for your next great trip, but want to stay close to home? Lucky for you the same places that wildlife call home are also fun, easy, and … Read more

Favorite Moments from the Great American Backyard Campout in Ann Arbor — or in Your Own Backyard

It was a warm summer night in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when over 45 families gathered with NWF’s Great Lakes Regional Center at the Leslie Science and Nature Center for the … Read more

Dana Hilmer Family Skiing

The Best Family Vacations Are Just Outdoors

This guest post is by Dana Hilmer, the founder and editor-in-chief of Lifestylemom.com  I didn’t grow up with a family that did much in the way of outdoor activities together, unless of … Read more