Maine
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Most parks have programs, like the Junior Rangers, specifically to keep kids engaged. Make sure to always stop at the Visitor Centers to be completely prepared and get tips on safety. If you feel like hiking through the parks may be too ambitious for you to do independently, you can always join a guided hike or hire a private guide.
Come Winter, families who like to ski start to flock to popular skiing destinations like Whiteface Mountain if you live near New York, Keystone Colorado, or to the Alps in Switzerland. But if your family has a propensity toward nature and offbeat traveling, you may want to try cross country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing). For this adventure, one place to consider is Maine Huts & Trails in Carrabasset Valley, Maine.
We drove to Acadia National Park in Maine from Northern Virginia. It’s a long drive is all I will say! But the LL Bean flagship is a good rest stop. We rented a house in Bar Harbor, which was suitable for our family, instead of 5 in one hotel room. I know it’s nice not…