When it comes to traveling with the family, “adventure” can mean a lot of different things. Just packing the suitcases for a 3-hour flight can be an adventure of its own. And surviving a 5-hour flight with a toddler? That’s a whole different kind of adventure (tip: pack snacks). But when your family adventure is good, it can be is really, really good. Sometimes swimming with dolphins or ziplining through the rainforest is just the kind of vacation that will make you forget all about airport hassle, and will get your kids (even the teens) smiling.
From hiking the Rockies to white-water rafting, we’ve found 11 family adventure vacations that will get the adrenaline pumping without driving you crazy.