Wander Weekly: Don't Let Adventure Stop When You Have Kids
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People assume that once you have kids, adventure travel is over. After 3 kids who are now adventurous teens, I’m here to tell you that’s simply not true. All of our most memorable trips have been with the kids in tow: kayaking in Maine, hiking in the White Mountains, and even navigating the Balkans.
This week is all about family adventure, because I want every parent reading this to know that you don’t have to wait until the kids are grown to chase it.
Family Vacation Road Trip Itinerary
If you’ve ever dreamed of packing up the car and hitting multiple national parks with your kids, this guide lays it all out. From a 5-week cross-country route to hiking, camping, and unforgettable stops, it’s a complete blueprint for turning a big family road trip into an epic adventure.
👉 Read: Family Vacation Road Trip
Best Kayaking in Maine
Paddling the Maine coast with kids is one of those experiences they’ll talk about for years. From protected harbor routes to sea kayaking, this guide covers the best spots for all ages and skill levels.
👉 Read: Best Kayaking in Maine
Adventure with Kids (At Any Age)
If you’ve ever wondered if adventure travel is “too hard” with kids, this guide is your answer. It breaks down how to travel with kids at every age helping you plan around challenges, lean into their interests, and create unforgettable family experiences along the way.
👉 Read: Adventure with Kids (Where to go at Which Age)
Gear of the Week: Get my full list of the best hiking gear for kids.
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Travel Tools, Gear and Deals
As a travel agent, writer, photographer and active traveller, I often come across amazing deals and resources and share them here. Last month I launches a course to share my top tips of budgeting for Adventure Travel - I put all my top tips into this course for saving money.
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Have fun out there,
Gretchen
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