These days, a memorable family vacation doesn’t have to involve a theme park. Sometimes, a great holiday can involve getting right away from the crowds and close to the natural world. With more and more companies setting up activities for families, you can be assured that your kids are safe as you share in some exciting challenges that you will all remember for the rest of your lives.
On the Ground
The best way to explore the great wide world is to walk through it. The US boasts some of the world’s greatest natural wonders, and some of the most spectacular hikes. Wear good footwear and plenty of layers of clothing and check the weather.
Take it a stage further and add camping to the experience. You can take part in a planned hike with your kit taken ahead of you, or you can carry it yourself for a real sense of achievement.
A faster way to explore the world is on a bicycle. Buy or hire something really rugged so that you can go off-road as well as speed along the highways. You can take little ones with you, but you will want to be confident about the road skills of older children.
On the Water
A water adventure can be a part of a vacation or the whole thing. You can sail, kayak, or canoe on the sea, lakes, or rivers. There are few greater senses of achievement than arriving at your destination after a day on the water. Needless to say, you should be sure about your kids’ swimming ability.
For a shared experience, there are some truly great raft trips around. The excitement of white water rafting is legendary and it usually takes place in some amazing scenery. It can be a great bonding event.
Fishing doesn’t have to be entirely sedentary—although that has its rewards. Big game fishing provides as much adrenalin rush as anything. Your skipper will educate you about the ways of the ocean and the mysteries of Blue Water Candy lures and the other specialist equipment you will use.
Over and Under
You don’t have to stay on the surface. For sheer exhilaration, you can’t beat zip-lining over a spectacular canyon, or with a bit more time you can even learn to hang-glide.
There is an extraordinary world underground as well. The US has some of the most extensive known cave systems in the world, and you can spend whole days wandering through tight passages and vast chambers.
Another world to explore is under the waves. Snorkeling and scuba diving can introduce you to the brightest colors and most captivating life forms, while the joy of moving in three dimensions never wanes.
Making Memories
This is a wonderful world and there are so many different ways to explore it. An adventure holiday can create memories and bonds that you will treasure as a family. You will still be talking about it when your kids have children of their own.
Author: Hayden Nicholls is a family man that loves finding new ways to keep his family and guests entertained. He also enjoys sharing his ideas through blogging.