The best family adventures don’t always happen close to home.
From exploring the jungles and beaches of Costa Rica to swimming with dolphins in Cabo San Lucas, discovering the laid-back beauty of Placencia, Belize, and standing beneath the towering landscapes of America’s national parks, we believe travel is about more than checking destinations off a list.
It’s about getting outside your comfort zone, seeing something new, and creating the kind of memories your family will talk about for years.
At Chasing Wild Adventures, we share the destinations we’ve explored as a family, including the adventures, attractions, places we stayed, and tips we wish we had known before we went.
Whether you’re planning your next big family vacation or simply looking for inspiration, start exploring below.
Ultimate Costa Rica Guide
Costa Rica is an adventure-lover’s dream—and an incredible destination for families.
From lush rainforests and wildlife encounters to zip lines, horseback riding, hanging bridges, beaches, and thrilling outdoor adventures, there is no shortage of ways to explore this beautiful country.
Our Ultimate Costa Rica Guide brings together our family’s experiences and favorite adventures throughout Costa Rica. Discover where we went, what we did, where we stayed, and the family-friendly activities that made our trip unforgettable.
Whether you’re planning your first Costa Rica vacation or looking for ideas to add to your itinerary, this guide will help you start building your own adventure.
Cabo San Lucas Adventures
Sunshine, turquoise water, incredible marine life, and plenty of adventure—welcome to Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo is more than a beautiful beach destination. Families can get out on the water, experience incredible wildlife encounters, explore the coastline, and find activities that turn an ordinary vacation into an unforgettable adventure.
One of our favorite experiences was a dolphin swim class with a marine specialist, giving us the chance to get up close with these incredible animals while learning more about them.
Our Cabo San Lucas adventures share the experiences that stood out to our family and give you ideas for making the most of your own trip.
Placencia, Belize
Looking for a destination that feels a little more relaxed?
Placencia, Belize, offers a beautiful combination of Caribbean beaches, wildlife, local culture, and unforgettable adventures. It’s the kind of place where you can slow down, explore at your own pace, and still find plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
During our adventure, we explored beyond the beach and experienced Monkey River, adding another unforgettable experience to our Placencia journey.
From exploring the area to getting out on the water and discovering the wildlife and natural beauty around Placencia, this destination showed us that some of the best family adventures happen when you leave room for exploration.
Best U.S. National Parks for Families
You don’t have to leave the country to find an incredible adventure.
The United States is home to some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, and national parks are an amazing way to introduce kids to the outdoors.
From towering mountains and dramatic canyons to waterfalls, wildlife, forests, and unforgettable scenic drives, America’s national parks give families countless opportunities to explore together.
We’re sharing our experiences visiting some of the country’s most incredible parks, along with family-friendly tips and ideas to help you plan your own national park adventure.
Whether you’re planning a first national park trip with young kids or building a bucket list of parks to explore as a family, there’s always another adventure waiting.
Where Will Your Next Adventure Take You?
There’s a whole world waiting to be explored—and we want to help you experience it as a family.
You don’t need a perfect itinerary or an unlimited budget. Sometimes all it takes is a little curiosity, a willingness to try something new, and the decision to go.
From international adventures to road trips across the United States, we’re here to share the places we’ve been, the things we’ve learned, and the experiences that made us want to keep exploring.
Unplug. Explore wildly. Make memories.
Your next adventure starts here.