Today I’m sharing a little Pinterest love and showcasing some awesome posts from around the web that feature family activites in the Poconos area of Pennsylvania. Most of these are written by local moms …

Explore Gettysburg by horseback and the Civil War trail through Pennsylvania with kids for an education vacation. 
I am planning to bring my son to Gettysburg and other historical sites after he turns 8 this …

Beat the Winter Blues with the Family Fun Fest At DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Lancaster, Feb. 19-22
Lancaster, PA – Warm up your winter by heading to beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Indoor Winter Family Fun …

Cari Feiler Bender, local mom of 2, says her kids “love going to paint their own pumpkins in Franklin Square on a beautiful fall Saturday.  The Square is always decorated for the holiday with hay …

Thomas The Tank Engine Chugs into Strasburg Rail Road Day Out With Thomas 2009: The Hero of the Rails Tour
(note from Steph:  My son and his cousins did this in our city a couple of …

The dog-days of summer are upon us and with the economy the way it is, free splash parks are a great way to save a few greenbacks without compromising the fun factor.  I’ve asked parents …

Cari Feiler Bender, Philadelphia mother of 2, recommends Historic Philadelphia, Inc. for a family vacation or local family outing in Philadelphia with kids of all ages.
“For little ones, take the Colonial Kids Quest Tour, where …

I’ve asked the locals, searched the internet and scoured review sites for the best kid friendly hotels in Philadelphia… so you don’t have to.  You can just check here.  When you find one like, you …