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Feature Articles

The Top Ten U.S. Roadside Attractions
Make getting there part of the fun by dropping in (or re-routing to) one of these ten fantastic, weird, wonderful, and surprising roadside attractions.
Top Ten Family Budget Vacations
Money is always an issue when it comes to plotting that annual outing for you and your brood. And these ten locales rank high on adventure and affordability.
The Adventure Advisor
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Family vacation tips from Outside Online's travel expert
Park Bagging
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Exploring the jewels of South Dakota and Wyoming
GORP - Badlands National Park
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Practical Advice

Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Single Parent Family Travel Guide
Traveling with your kids can be fulfilling but also overwhelming at times, especially if you’re the only adult in the group. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool as a single parent on your next family vacation.
Family Travel Survival Guide: San Diego, CA
A So Cal native provides a guide to the best the city has to offer families.
Family Travel Survival Guide: New York City
To the uninitiated, the Big Apple can seem so…well, big. Let our travel expert show you how to successfully tackle the greatest city in the world—without losing your sanity.
Family Travel Survival Guide: Washington, DC
Our resident expert in the nation’s capital overviews the ins and outs of one of the best locales for a familial escape.

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Gear

‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

Fitness

Fat Boy Slim
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Fight those calories: Choose bananas, not Big Macs, for the road

Attractions

Evans Plunge

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1145 North River St.
Hot Springs, South Dakota

Description: Evans Plunge is the world's largest warm-water indoor swimming pool. Vistors can enjoy three Waterslides, Tarzan Rings, Fun Tubes, Kids Pools, and a full service Health Club.... Read More

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Angostura Recreation Area

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10 miles SE of Hot Springs off US Hwy. 385/18
13157 N. Angostura Rd.
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747

Description: Angostura Reservoir is a recreation area offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming.... Read More

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Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary

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14 miles south of Hot Springs off Hwy. 71
P.O. Box 998
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747

Description: The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary spans 11,000 acres and is home to more than 500 wild horses... Read More

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