United States Archives - ROAM Family Travel

Big Bird Watching in Central California
A winter extravaganza starring millions of geese, cranes and more!
The Road to “Eureka!”
From sea glass beaches to redwood forests
Coastal Paradise in North Carolina
Pass the Outer Banks for the “Wright” Beach
A Perfect Day in San Francisco’s SOMA District
Art! Architecture! Parks! Garlic fries!
Family Favorites on the Oregon Coast
Fun in Florence, Newport & Cannon Beach
Still in the Saddle
Life at a High Sierra pack station
Following the Civil Rights Trail
From N’Orleans to Memphis and from Atlanta to Birmingham, a must-do journey
15 Spots to Meet Me in St. Louis
Big city, small town, nature - oh, and incredible food!
High on the PCT
2,650-miles of highs, lows & unforgettable father-son time
8 Great Stops in Chattanooga
More to do after the choo-choo
NEW! ROAM San Francisco Magazine
65 pages of new & classic adventures for both locals & visitors!
Autumn Adventures for 2021
Beach bliss, leaf-peeping & Zoomcations
25+ REAL California Adventures
Our favorite outdoor vacations around the Golden State
3 Days Away: Hiking Big Sur
90 miles of coastline. 1 stunner of a weekend.
Wandering the Murals of the Mission
Discovering San Francisco's incredible street art
Yosemite 2021: Half Capacity, Full Beauty
A weekend of adventures near Oakhurst
Ambling around Old West Texas
Big Bend & Terlingua with "Thelma & Louise"
Gold Rushing in Columbia State Park
Live like a 49er for a day
The Best of Kid-Friendly Seattle
Cool outings from Pike's Place to the Gas Works
Alameda: Island Livin’ in SF Bay
Biking, breweries, boats & beaches just east of SF
Playing 10 Days in Austin
Doin' the local thing and keepin' it "weird"
RVing Around Lake Michigan on a Budget
Dunes, beaches, islands, swims and sunsets around a great Great Lake
Ye Olde Weekend in Mystic, Connecticut
Tall ships, lobster rolls, white whales & craft beer
Best Family Hikes in Zion & Bryce
So incredible they'll forget to complain.
On the Road to West Yellowstone
Non-stop outdoor action in the "Family Truckster"
Horsing Around on the NorCal Coast
Saddle up for a trail ride near San Francisco
Escaping to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Images from a gray and gloriously simple getaway
Living Coastside in Dillon Beach
Getaway to a vintage California beach village in "Far West" Marin
A Wild Itinerary for RVing Alaska
10 days of action, with grizzlies, ATVs, salmon, and whales
Boutique Retreats in the Wine Country
Overdue for a Napa or Sonoma escape?
A Winter Zoomcation in Sunny Florida
Crane’s Beach House is the perfect antidote the winter blahs
Stairwalking San Francisco
Climb up, stroll down or just enjoy the views
ROAM’s Guide to Family Skiing in California
Ski, board, or just play in the powder? We've got your mountain.
The Best-Ever Time to See NYC
All the masterpieces, views and deliciousness - none of the crowds
San Francisco in the Outdoors
No Pier 39, Union Square or Crooked Street from this local mom.
An Insider’s Guide to San Diego with Kids
Native daughters dish on Covid-safe beaches, scenes & dishes
21 Covid-Safe Family Adventures for 2021
Oh, the places you can REALLY go - without quarantines, vaccinations or worries
A Kid-Friendly Guide to Kauai
The best spots to stay & play - from Na Pali to Poipu
Florida: A Kayaker’s Paradise
An incredibly array of paddling around the peninsula
How to Move through The Mission
A local's guide to the best of SF's sunniest corner
A Path Through the Presidio
Bayside trails with marshes, beaches, history - and views! view! views!
A Yosemite Winter Gamble
Whether its a “snow globe” or “flip flop” weekend, you can’t lose.
Alcatraz: San Francisco’s Most Dramatic Outdoor Adventure
Go for the prison. Stay for the unique natural environment.
Hiking through History on Angel Island
A day - or night - of spectacular views from the center of SF Bay
Escaping to Sea Ranch
Unplug from the crazy. Plug into nature.
COVID Camping in Big Bear
A fun budget getaway to the mountains near LA
A Local’s Guide to Whidbey Island
Days - or weeks - of beaches, trails, farms and sunsets near Seattle
Nature Bathing in Lassen
The power of sparkling water, romping bears, and endless trails.
Parent Escape – The Surfrider Malibu
Mid-century classic sands, surf & style
California’s Great Lakes that Aren’t Tahoe
Locals' favorite family-friendly lakefront destinations
Tips for Family Hiking Near San Francisco
Families reconnect and recharge on the trails.
A First-Timer Houseboats Shasta Lake
Peaceful NorCal lake + tricked-out rental = a ton of fun
Local Families’ Favorite California Beaches
Same coast. More value. Fewer crowds.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Yosemite Summer
See California's crown jewel with a fraction of normal crowds
Best Road Trips in the West
25 unique & classic must-drive vacations for families
10 Best Fall Foliage Road Trips in the West
Incredible golds, oranges and reds of the coast, high desert and mountains.
Planning Summertime in Lake Tahoe
Your complete guide to the family-friendliest shores
Hiking Glacier National Park with Kids
Wildlife, wildflowers, wilderness - oh, and glaciers!
Safe-r Family Vacations for Summer 2020
Gotta get away? Check these ideas for COVID-19 trips
Guess Where? Quiz – The Sights of San Francisco
Test your tourist knowledge on the City by the Bay
Go Ashore in Long Beach
Getaway for a Queen Mary stay in a cool corner of LA.
A Californian Crowdpleaser
The wonder & variety of a summer road trip through the Golden State, plus Grand Canyon & Vegas
Microplastics: A Not-So-Tiny Problem
5 ways to help keep micro trash out of our oceans
On the Road across South Dakota
Take the grandparents on a cross-state odyssey of Wild West vistas & outdoor majesty
U-Pick California Fruit
An hour from San Francisco, a u-pick summer fruit paradise awaits.
How to Be “Microtravelers”
Sharing small scenes and small stories from small trips near home.
The Grand-est Canyon Weekend
A Route 66 getaway to America’s biggest vistas and friendliest donkeys
Rafting Heaven in Hell’s Canyon
ARC’s experts make the Snake River fun, easy and delicious
Chicago’s 10 Best Outdoor Adventures
First-rate recreational activities to tackle in the Second City
Skiing Denver’s “Hidden Gems”
The big-value, small-crowd resorts that Colorado families love
DC in December
Washington for the holidays is a real gift: All the attractions and none of the crowds.
Aliens Land in Kecksburg
A small-town UFO festival is a little weird, a lot hokey & pretty wonderful
A New & Refreshing Water Park near NYC
The luxury Kartrite Resort has wet AND dry fun for everyone
5 Back-to-school Breakaways
From European glamping to Maine kayaking, check out these last-chance summer escapes
Rollin’ on the Russian River
... and more splashy, summery times in Forestville and Guerneville.
Near the Island of the Blue Dolphins
Hike and kayak the unspoiled beauty of the Channel Islands.
Father-Daughter Bigfooting in Pennsylvania
Nothing like camping and bonding over a cryptozoological legend, right?
The Beauty of Fallingwater
See an architectural masterpiece and underground caverns in the forest of Pennsylvania
Oregon by Airstream
Three weeks of Oregon’s diverse wilderness and hipster towns
Memories of a Small Town Memorial Day
Sometimes the biggest memories are the small town ones.
Pedal Power in Bicycle Heaven
Marvel at Pittsburgh’s mecca for bike fans
Hikin’, Cavin’ & Moosin’ in the White Mountains
Counting down the 5 ‘must-dos’ in New Hampshire’s wilderness
Going Deep on Catalina
Offseason stays have all the action & more “Old” California
Winter Adventuring in Denali
Snowshoe, ski, and drive in Alaska’s backcountry
ROAM’s Winter Trip
Bucket List
Brrrrrrrrave the cold for unforgettable, frosty fun
Oahu 101: A Waikiki Week with Everyone
Even a room-without-a-view leads to the perfect multigenerational Hawaii vacation
Country Bliss
in Nashville
Mom & daughter find new boots and new friends in Tennessee
Yellowstone Winter: Road Trip of a Lifetime
An epic expedition of snow, steam and solitude
Thrills & Chills
in Colorado’s Winter
Lots of snowy action for non-skiiers in the Rockies
Autumn Leaf-Peeping in Woodstock, NY
Long before the Hudson River hamlet lent its name to the hippie hordes, the area was known for its beautiful…
A “Bohemian” Boardwalk Empire on the Jersey Shore
Autumn still rocks & rolls in the artists' enclave of Asbury Park
Into the Wild: 10 Trips for Adventurous Families
Been there? Done that? Take your kids into the wilderness.
A Local’s Guide to the Best of Central Marin
Epic walks, dining, shops, and activities lie just 15 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Fastest Way from SF to LA
One mom’s insider tips for driving I-5
Adventure on the Ladder Canyon Trail
Trek this slice of Utah near Palm Springs.
A Hostel Stay in Half Moon Bay
Getaway to the coast - for less.
Ski-Free Fun in Tahoe
Not a skier? Not a requirement for snowy good times.
Cheap & Cozy Cabins Outside San Francisco
Kidnap your kids and unplug for a few days.
Partying with Cranes in Lodi
Wildlife wonders + good wine = a happy family getaway.
Yosemite & Sequoia: Snow Amazing!
A winter getaway offers all of the glory but none of the crowds.