Family-Friendly Hotel Rooms That Fit More Than 4

Party of five? Sorry. From roller coasters to hotel rooms, the world is built for twos and fours. The odd family member usually has to sit next to a screaming stranger or sleep on the floor … or, worse yet, a pull-out sofa bed. 

Sure, you could pay for adjoining rooms. But that quickly increases the cost of your family vacation, and kids are expensive enough as it is. Depending on the ages of your children and/or the parent-to-child ratio, that might not be a viable choice anyway. 

Check out these hotels with family-friendly room options and amenities for your next vacation. They are all near national parks, state parks and other outdoor attractions. Our family has enjoyed stays in all of them!

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Go With the Flow: Outdoor Yoga Classes to De-stress Your Vacation

Calm. Cool. Connected.

As my feet sunk deeper into the warm Hawaiian sand anchoring my pose, the gentle ocean breeze seemed to whisper this mantra at the edge of my consciousness. I exhaled all of the stress from working extra hours to get ready for this vacation and inhaled a renewed sense of energy.

Destination classes are appearing all over the west. Few things are more fitting than moving through Sun Salutation on a mountain top as light peeks up over the trees, the subtle scent of pine lacing every inhale. Or steadily stretching on an SUP while viewing Insta-worthy scenery across the lake.

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Autumn Aglow: 3 Favorite Fall Hikes for Families in Utah

Mother Nature knows how to put on a show that’s nothing short of spectacular. Blazing reds. Warm oranges. Inspiring yellows. While the timing of the peak leaf-peeping performance varies from late September to early October each year, the best places in Utah to get a glimpse of the colorful foliage remain the same. Grab your kids, trade out their flip flops for some sturdy shoes, and hit the trail on these forever faves. Continue reading “Autumn Aglow: 3 Favorite Fall Hikes for Families in Utah”