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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here with more context.  First,  thanks for the input so far.

Kids are in 3rd and 5th grade. I'm the past,  we did a hike in the Smokey Mountains as part of a trip to Dollywood, Pigeon Forge. They (and us) enjoyed the amusement park and even kitschy aspects of Pigeon Forge more than the hike that ended at a waterfall.  The kids threw some rocks but the waterfall wasn't particularly impressive.

We've done a few hikes in the Shenandoah and after getting to the top,  it's just kind of like "cool view, but now what."

DW and went to Iceland and, while I recognize the beauty of the country, it wasn't awe-inspiring. Just "cool... we've seen it." Also hiked a Piton in St. Lucia. It was challenging but I haven't thought of the view ever since

As an individual, I've been to Hawaii. Hiked Diamondhead and Kokohead by myself and just took some pictures and went back down. I also enjoy trail rides on bikes so maybe I'm looking more for outdoor activities that justify the trips.

The responses so far have helped me focus more on my questions: what do families do on "nature trips" beyond hiking or just being outside that may resonate with my family? The dude ranch idea may be interesting but I don't know much about dude ranches.

When people go to Grand Canyon, Sedona, and those places, what else is there to do besides hiking and just looking at the scenery.  If we spend a week at Jackson Hole, how donwe feel the whole week?  Someone mentioned whitewater rafting so maybe those are the types of things that could be interesting for us.

Thanks so far...I feel like I'm rambling but appreciate the input. [/quote]

PP who recommended CO in summer.

Activities—your kids are the perfect age for rock climbing and rafting. Ziplines. ATV tour. Alpine coasters and alpine slides.

All very accessible (with guides). [/quote]

Thank you! This is what I was trying to figure out.  I don't think one of my kids will do great at rock climbing, but the other things sound like something we could enjoy.[/quote]

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FWIW, my third grader didn’t get more than 15’ off the ground when rock climbing, but she enjoyed the challenge.

Doesn’t have to be super intense or difficult. If you want a dry run, take your kid to an indoor climbing area and let them try it out.

And yeah, we don’t especially enjoy just looking at nature. (Scenic overlooks and driving through national parks = not our thing).

But engaging in outdoor activities/adventures? Tons of fun, great challenge, memories for a lifetime for us. Hope you find the same joy!

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