Looking For a Family Vacation Adventure?

By Travis Johnson


How was your last vacation? Were you amused? Did you find excitement? Was there some leisure too or did your last vacation consist of shuttling your family around, doing yard work and other chores? Would you consider your last "vacation" a "staycation"? Why not go for something different this year?

Why not go for something out of the ordinary this year? When you have a small amount of time off, why not check into some of the adventure travels available near your home. If crossing the state line is not an option, there are probably many different adventures you can participate in. If you can afford to spend a little more, why not treat yourself to a true adventure? Here are some adventure travels that are well-known favorites.

Dog sledding can be a wonderful adventure! You probably think that dog sledding is something that only professionals do. If you're thinking about the Iditarod, you're right. If you just want to explore the sport a little bit and have some fun, Alaskan Husky Adventures is what you need.

This group offers package deals for both two and three day adventures. You bring your own groceries and stay in their cabins and during the day trained professionals teach you the basics of dog sledding and take you on guided tours. Dude Ranches can be amazing adventures for the whole family. The Ponderosa Ranch in Nebraska is a working and vacation ranch. You can be a guest in the ranch's cabins.

Just about every continent has some type of tour and businesses that will show you how to hunt the animals available in their home regions. Do you want to hunt big (non endangered) game in Africa? You can make it a reality. Are you more into hunting in the wilds of the American west?

A single person can usually spend around three thousand dollars for the trip. But most of these vacations are at least five days long. Make sure you have your diving certification before you go, though. You don't want to get stuck on the boat for your whole vacation!

Do you fantasize about seeing large game up close? Have you always dreamed of seeing exotic animals in their native habitats? Why not venture on an African Safari. There are tour groups that journey all over the African continent.

Could there be a better alternative than going on a motorcycle excursion in New Zealand and Australia? Harley Davidson offers touring trips of Australia. New Zealand has many companies that have tours and guided motorcycle trips available. The hardest thing to do is figure out how to get there. Although, once you arrive, you won't ever want to leave!

Adventure travels don't always have to be about a death defying defeat. You can have a wonderfully adventurous vacation without bungee jumping, skydiving or praying a shark won't bit through a cage. At the same time, for the adrenaline junkie, the risks taken are only half the excitement of a adventure based vacation. The best way to have a truly adventurous vacation is to challenge yourself and still having a fabulous time. Get out and do it!




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