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Family vacations, especially during warm weather, are the perfect opportunity to get everybody outside and moving. Make it a group adventure by working in a little exercise with these exciting activities.
Hiking
Walk through nature's wide-open spaces, red rocks, and massive canyons.
- Rim Trail, AZ: Grand views of the Grand Canyon
- Swan Lake, WY: Take a turn around Jackson Hole
- Diamond Head Crater, HI: Geology and history lessons, plus stunning views
- Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, NH: Get lost in the caves
- Geyser Hike at Yellowstone: Bubbling springs, spectacular scenery
- Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, MO: Spot the Bison
- Yosemite Falls, CA: A challenge, but worth it
Biking
Pedal through seaside villages or whizz by a tropical paradise.
- Biking Along the Truckee River, CA: From Squaw Valley to Tahoe City
- Maui Downhill Bicycle Safaris, HI: Taking it easy by the surf
- Oak Bluffs to Edgartown, MA: Quaint neighborhoods and ice cream stops
- Cherry Creek Bike Path, CO: Forty miles of Mile High City
- Cycle Path Paddle, MN: Gorgeous greenery, lakes, and the Paul Bunyan Trail
Horseback Riding
The whole family will get a kick out of sightseeing on four legs.
- Haleakala on Horseback, HI: Giddyup to volcanic heights
- Canyon Trail Rides, Zion Canyon, UT: Ride the Canyon
- Mackinac Island on Horseback, MI: Cool views on a forested island
- Riding with Sun Valley Stables, ID: Clip-Clop on Dollar Mountain
- Florida Forever Ranch, FL: Horses, petting zoos and 1,000 acres
- Shelby Farms Park, TN: Plenty of trails, picnic spots, and fun
Rafting and Kayaking
Take family bonding to the water, from lazy rivers to thrilling rapids.
- Coastal Kayaking, ME: Porpoises, bald eagles, and forested crags
- Key West Kayak, FL: Tropical lagoons for little explorers
- Snake River Float Trip, WY: Snake Down the Snake River.
- French Broad Rafting, NC: Warmer waters, fewer crowds on this river
- Rio Rafting Co., TX: Lazy river tubing for families
- Monterey Bay Kayaking, CA: The best oceanviews.
- White Water Rafting, TN: Safe adventures down the Ocoee River
- Seattle Raft and Kayak, WA: Calm lake waters, towering pines
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