September and October are a great time to visit Yosemite National Park, weather is much cooler in the valley and there are fewer crowds. New travel tips, including weather, parking and shuttle buses, cell phone coverage, day hikes maps, art in Yosemite.
Read more…Where to Stay in Yosemite
Find Travel for Kids best recommendations for where to stay when you visit to Yosemite – hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, and tips for visiting this summer.
Read more…World of Ice Cream: San Francisco
Here’s Travel for Kids list of favorite San Francisco ice cream shops, organized by neighborhoods.
Have fun tasting familiar and international flavors of ice cream!
Summer 2025: Tips for Visiting US National Parks
Know before you go to US national parks this summer – firings of national park workers will significantly affect your experience. Tips for road conditions, wildlife and fire safety, weather, especially extreme heat, plus information about specific national parks.
Read more…Travel cake for breakfast picnics
On drive trips staying in hotels, one option is to bring breakfast with you – savings and fun for kids.
Set up a breakfast picnic in your hotel room with cereal, yogurt, juices, and as a special treat – bake a Travel Breakfast Cake.
5 Favorite California Summer Hikes with Kids
Here’s five favorite hikes with kids in California, – Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite, Point Reyes in Marin, Red’s Meadow in Mammoth Lakes, Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Fern Canyon in Redwood SP – alpine meadows, panoramic views of the coast, rushing waterfalls, volcanic boiling springs and mudpots, sparkling creeks and ferns in the redwoods.
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