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[quote=Anonymous]I'd agree with the parks out west, or Costa Rica. I'm pretty outdoorsy, and once my kids are a bit older (they're <4yo now) we have plans for both an extended trip to Yellowstone, Glacier, and some other western parks (probably renting a camper, but doing some backpacking too) and a return trip to Costa Rica.

If you are looking for something closer to home, consider West Virginia. There's some good rafting on the New River and decent hiking as well. In your shoes, I think it would be great to take the two older kids on a short backpacking trip if you haven't already. There's definitely something about being all out in nature on your own (as opposed to in a campground with other families) that is a totally different, and wonderful experience. Pick somewhere that's only a couple miles in if you aren't as comfortable on your own. There's plenty of places out in Shenandoah, and George Washington National Forest is an easy trip too (with wild horses as a bonus). The Potomac Appalachian Trail club rents primitive cabins in the vicinity of Shenandoah that would make a pretty family-friendly base.

Also, check out trips offered by companies like Backroads. They offer all sorts of family, multi-sport trips both in the US and abroad. Even if you decide that sort of planned trip isn't for you, you might get some good ideas for places to go based on their itineraries.[/quote]

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