I awoke to the sound of youthful chatter. As was later noted, Matthew had set his watch alarm for 5:37 a.m. (for reasons only a 10-year-old can understand), ushering in a twilight awakening on the ...

Last month, a family of eight completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. As far as we can tell, they’re the biggest family group to walk the full 2,190 miles. Although it may seem intimidating to ...

Families share the challenges and rewards of thru-hiking America's long trails with toddlers and young children.

There’s been a noticeable shift in recent years, with more families swapping holidays at the resort for long weekends on the trail. And honestly? It’s great to see! Taking the kids into the ...

In these times of financial strain, screen-time overload and general family fragmentation, camping has become the go-to vacation plan for many. Tent, trailer or lodge camping can provide lasting ...

Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities. But more and more parents have been opting to take their children off on extended trips around the world in the past few ...

If you're planning a family camping trip you need a tent that can handle multiple people for multiple days. Here are our top ...

This strong and reliable family tent is tall enough to stand up in and has a full-coverage rainfly for three-season camping. Affordable, reliable, and super-fast assembly makes this the best budget ...

Way back when, my husband and I were backpackers. Car camping was for sissies, or for when the partying was the point of the outdoor excursion. Two kids and one neurotic dog later, and we’re bona fide ...