Green Spots: Earth Friendly Family Vacations

Getaway with the kids. Just for the fun of it catch a fish, hug a goat, sit by a campfire. [Read More]

Located about 125 miles from Branson We are a small lodge at Truman Lake in Central Missouri bordering on 100,000 acres of public land. Our idyllic spot is ideal for boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, and just relaxing. We have two remote cabins, a bunkhouse that sleeps eight, and two suites with shared kitchen and bath. Our vacation spot is perfect for families, and we make it easy to have reunions. Nearby enjoy fishing and hunting on federal land. Our small goat herd provides landscaping services. Our donkey Ebony meets and greets with the assistance our bloodhound, Loony. Rates range from $8 per person per night at bunkhouse to $100 for two-bedroom suite. 26309 Mack's Camp Ave. Warsaw, MO. 65355. Fincachivo Lodge & Goat Farm 26309 Mack's Camp Ave. Warsaw, MO. 65355. (660) 723-4662 or online. [Read Less]

Bring your family to Alaska, make memories that will last a lifetime. [Read More]

Alaska family tours are our specialty. Offering family vacations for 12 years we invite you to compare our tour with any other family-oriented fully guided tour program anywhere in the world. This year we provide more features than ever before so now is the time to start planning your family adventure. We blend the best accommodations with outdoor activities and enjoyable adventures ensuring a unique Alaska vacation where each person can participate comfortably. We will take you behind the scenes to visit places in Alaska others rarely reach. It’s like discovering a whole new world! Bring your family to Alaska and make memories that will last a lifetime. Give us a call or visit our website. Alaska Tours, 413 G Street Anchorage, AK 99501, Telephone 907-277-3000, or email mytrip@alaskatours.com. [Read Less]

Relive the days of 1850 along the Oregon Trail. [Read More]

Enjoy a covered wagon tour of the Oregon Trail. We also offer tent camping, 3 hour tours of Chimney Rock, relaxing evening cookouts, Country Prime Rib and canoe rentals on the North Platte River. Join us for some of the finest food anywhere. We have a 10 space RV/Camping Park. Shady, level, grassy sites. All are pull-through. Spaces rent for $18 per night for full service (electricity, water, sewer). $10 a night for your tents. Showers and laundry facilities are available. Call for reservations. 1-800-228-4307 or 1(308) 586- 1850 or online. [Read Less]

Raft the Flathead with your kids. [Read More]

From May through September our experienced guides work to deliver the absolute best family outdoor vacation experience. Each trip is complemented by excellent food and top-notch gear. With more than 75 miles of awesome ever changing river in our backyard, we offer options to fit the needs of a first time rafter or the experienced river runner. The Middle Fork of the Flathead River is the ideal setting for a fun-filled family vacation. Running through the beautiful scenery of Montana's Glacier National Park the class II-III rapids their experienced guides conduct a ride that is adventurous yet safe for paddlers ages 5 to 95. They offer half-day, full-day and multi-day whitewater rafting trips and scenic adventures. Need to know: Glacier Raft Company is Montana's oldest whitewater rafting company. They have been providing river trips for more than three decades. (Glacier Outdoor Center 6 Going to the Sun Road and Highway 2, West Glacier, 59936. Toll-free 1-800-235-6781, 1(406) 888-5454 or online. [Read Less]

Close to nature. [Read More]

Visiting Denali National Park is a must when visiting Alaska between May and September when weather is best. Stay with us to visit the wild life of Denali. Rates range around $90 per night. Call 1-800-481-1232 or visit us online. [Read Less]

Nestled on a 17-acre estate near Peninsula Players Theatre and Peninsula State Park. [Read More]

Part of the Shallows Resort offerings, this unique 3-bedroom vacation property is a private log home on an 18-acre estate south of Fish Creek. Built by the Oscar Meyer family in the early 1900s, it combines history and luxury. Nestled on a 17-acre estate near Peninsula Players Theatre and Peninsula State Park, this home sleeps eight with ease. The master bedroom with king bed and master bath has an accompanying sunroom that overlooks birch woods. There are two other bedrooms and a sleeping loft, which share another full bath The Shallows Resort 7353 Horseshoe Bay Road (Hwy G) Egg Harbor, WI 54209. (920) 868-3458 or toll-free 1-800-257-1560 or online. [Read Less]

A great family camp in Vermont. [Read More]

Our camp offers family fun and community building in the beautiful mountains of Vermont! Separate morning programs for adults and children gives parents the opportunity to explore their own creativity through arts, music, and the healing arts, or relax. Afternoons and evenings feature multi-age, family activities: yoga, arts, crafts, dance, nature education, games, hikes, campfires, swimming and more! Come experience our inspirational programs. Common Ground Family Camp. Call 1-800-430-2667 to discuss our programs or visit us online. [Read Less]

Perfect for families and ideal for reunions. [Read More]

Perfect for families and ideal for reunions, the lodge contains three rental units each offering a home-away-from home. Offered onsite is horseback riding, horse drawn wagon & carriage rides, sleigh rides, riding lessons, and carriage driving lessons. We have indoor & outdoor arenas, as well as riding trails on 250 acres. There are picnic areas, summer riding camp, chuckwagon lunches & dinners. Guests have use of beautiful decks and porches and hot tub. All rooms have a mini-refrigerator and microwave. Location: Cedar Ridge Ranch W14471 Dartford Rd. Ripon, WI, 54971. Call 1(920)748-8405 or visit online. [Read Less]

Offering four-season vacations and welcome families. [Read More]

Located in beautiful Starr Valley, at the base of the East Humboldt Mountains of the Ruby Mountain Range our ranch borders national forest lands. We offer four-season vacations and welcome families. Stay in our lodge, hike to our mountain cabin or sleep under the stars. Enjoy hiking with many miles of trails and creek crossings; Try our overnight spike camps spring, summer and fall. Fishing is available in mountain lakes. Practice supervised target shooting on our own private range. Participate in the daily chores around the ranch feeding the cattle, sheep, turkeys, horses, goats, chickens, dogs and cats and whatever other little critters we may have at the time. Even help milking the goats and make fresh Chevre (goat cheese)! We offer “Parent’s Night Out”. Tent Mountain Guest Ranch. 775)752-2120 HC 64 - 97 ~ Deeth, NV 89823. 1(775) 752-2120 or online. [Read Less]

Sleep in a tree house. [Read More]

Treesort offers a Swiss Family Robinson type of vacation high above the ground in the trees. The resort offers 18 different tree houses for your family to discover. The resort also includes swinging bridges, wooden swings, forts and platforms for climbing and fun. The highlight of the resort for many is the rope course that includes a 160 foot long zip-line. Families can enjoy the fresh water swimming pool, one of few attractions located on the ground, and the campsite area as well. Call 1 (541) 592-2208 or visit us online. Out 'n' About Treesort, 300 Page Creek Rd., Cave Junction, OR. 97523. Call or visit us online. [Read Less]

Rent a yurt at the on site campground for $45.00. [Read More]

A mountain lake resort with 95- room lodge, marina, pool and wooded grounds. Eagle watching in the winter, water sports and fishing in warm weather; rent a yurt at the on site campground for about $45.00, call 1(501) 865-2851 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, Arkansas 71929. Call 1-800-737-8355 / 1 (501) 865-2851 or visit us online. [Read Less]

Come watch the earth and shine with your family. [Read More]

Resting atop one of the grandest ridges in the Appalachians, Earthshine Mountain Lodge is the storybook country inn of your imagination. Earthshine, open year-round for families located between Brevard and Cashiers, North Carolina, in the famed Toxaway resort area. Our 70 acre "grandmother's farm" borders Pisgah National Forest and is lovingly built upon a 100 year old homestead. Become a Pioneer or Cherokee for a morning, travel back in time and learn skills like blacksmithing and wool-spinning. Care for horses, goats, sheep, chickens, donkeys and ducks. Collect apples and press cider - then enjoy the results! Give us a call at 1(828) 862-4207 or e-mail earthshine@citcom.net or visit us online where the earth shines. [Read Less]

Stay with us hear the loons. [Read More]

Northern Minnesota is a perfect place for your summer family vacation. Stay with us. Birch Lake is never crowded and is ideal for boating, camping, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, swimming or just plain relaxing. Watch for deer, bear, and moose. In the evening listen to the call of loons and watch the northern lights flicker across the starlit sky. Cabins for rent or stay on a houseboat. Location: Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats, Babbitt, MN, Phone toll free: (800) 846-6821 or local phone: 1-218-827-3682, or visit us online. [Read Less]

Located an hour from Salt Lake City. [Read More]

Located an hour from Salt Lake City this newly built family retreat place built by Suzanne and Chris Lang was designed for families to come relax rejuvenate and recharge their lives. Small family groups or up to fifty people can be hosted. The friendly staff will make your reunion easy to handle. Activities can include gatherings around bonfires, hikes with your own llama, fishing and organized games to engage all ages. Fabulous stargazing with storytelling around the campfire will help build memories of a lifetime.The Edge Retreat. 1(435) 548-2479. Email: info@theedgeretreat.com [Read Less]