Candyce H. Stapen

The historic resort sprawls on a 2,600-acre nature conservancy in Pembroke, Virginia, outside of Blacksburg.

Kids learn the importance of body language when they are around horses.

These indoor playlands combine education with fun.

Virginia Beach and Miami Beach are two of the author’s favorite boardwalks on the East Coast.

The budding cherry trees soften the facades of government buildings, lace the streets, and brighten the National Arboretum.

Dogsledding combines two of our favorite things—happy dogs and icicle-laden forests.

Explore a cavern and enjoy the outdoors.

Visitors to Osthoff Resort can relax, or even learn to cook. There’s also the exciting option of testing their skills on a race track.

Branson is full of surprises. It’s the place to see the world’s tallest looping coaster or a laser, fire and musical extravaganza.

Miami is a city of beautiful beaches, immersive art, and adventure suited for kids.

The historic resort sprawls on a 2,600-acre nature conservancy in Pembroke, Virginia, outside of Blacksburg.

Kids learn the importance of body language when they are around horses.

These indoor playlands combine education with fun.

Virginia Beach and Miami Beach are two of the author’s favorite boardwalks on the East Coast.

The budding cherry trees soften the facades of government buildings, lace the streets, and brighten the National Arboretum.

Dogsledding combines two of our favorite things—happy dogs and icicle-laden forests.

Explore a cavern and enjoy the outdoors.

Visitors to Osthoff Resort can relax, or even learn to cook. There’s also the exciting option of testing their skills on a race track.

Branson is full of surprises. It’s the place to see the world’s tallest looping coaster or a laser, fire and musical extravaganza.

Miami is a city of beautiful beaches, immersive art, and adventure suited for kids.