Family Adventures with Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path has begun the new year by reminding us of the inmportance of nurturing our families through travel.
“The care and feeding of a healthy family requires more than shoes and groceries,” the company writes in its latest newsletter. “Interactive time together is one of the most important nutrients—and one of the easiest to let slip. Shared adventure opens new connections and brings fresh life into family relationships.”
Here are five of their finest family-nurturing adventures:
The Grandest Canyons: The kid-friendly guides on this active family excursion put the fun back in nature discovery. Enjoy hiking, rafting, jeep touring, star gazing, and canyoneering in the mind-boggling landscapes of Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Zion. (May, June, July, and August departures)
Alaskan Odyssey: Wildlife abounds on this great, active Alaskan adventure, which takes you from the Chugach Mountains of Girdwood to a boat-in wilderness lodge in Kenai Fjords National Park. You might see humpback and orca whales, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles, brown bears, moose, and more. (June, July, and August departures)
Positively Peru: Pure excitement mixes with cultural connection on this adventure from Machu Picchu to the Nazca Lines. Rafting, zip-lining, horseback riding, mountain biking, and dune buggies keep your heart pumping. Serving breakfast at a local school is also good exercise for your heart! (June, July, August, and September departures)
San Juan Islands Adventure: Hike, bike, sea kayak, and enjoy a bit of deluxe island camping on an adventure that keeps you moving and lets you kick back at the same time. The San Juan Islands of Washington State are an archipelago paradise for outdoor explorers. (July and September departures)
Yosemite’s Winter Wonders: Yellowstone National Park in the winter is cool! And hot, too, with steaming geysers and boiling mud pots and frosty bison standing near nature’s heat vents. Winter wildlife-watching is fantastic, and you’ll get a chance to don snowshoes or cross-country skis to explore with your guide. (December and January departures)
