Erin Gifford

Erin Gifford is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer, focusing on family and adventure travel. When not planning a road trip or seeking out new adventures for her kids—like dog sledding and llama trekking—she's crossing off the next state in her quest to run a half-marathon in all 50 states. Erin is also a family travel expert and founder of Kidventurous.com, an award-winning travel resource.  

Articles

10 Fun National Park Activities for Kids

Top 10 Trending Fall Beach Destinations to Book Now

5 Places to Go Forest Bathing

Why You Should Go to Sacramento Now

Kansas City BBQ: 6 Top Picks You Won’t Want to Miss

Best Family Dude Ranch Vacations

8 Trending Destinations for Your Fall Getaway

6 Best Places to Eat on a Last-Minute Disney Vacation

6 Fun Day Trips from Washington, D.C.

Outdoor Adventures in Pigeon Forge

10 Bucket List Caribbean Experiences to Book Right Now

Where in the World Is Mustique?

Which Colorado Ski Town Is Right for You?

Grab Your Tickets Now for These Limited-Time Amusement Park Halloween Events

5 Family Camping Trips to Book Now

10 Best Winter Vacation Destinations for Families

5 Disney-Inspired Family Vacations That Aren't at Disney

Error Fares Are the Airline Fails You Actually Want to Happen

Ancestry Travel Is a Thing, You Should Try It

5 Unique Places to Stay in Pigeon Forge

10 Best Cold-Weather Winter Cruises

5 Best Summer Camps for Families

Family Road Trip Survival Guide

15 Best Travel Gift Ideas for Kids on Amazon

All of Our Favorite Women's Travel Essentials Are Under $25 on Amazon

Confession: I'd Rather Travel Without My Family

6 Things You'll Love About Disney's New Pixar Pier

Photo Galleries

12 Places You Never Thought to Ring in the New Year 12 Photos

10 Places Where You Can Celebrate Christmas Every Day 10 Photos

No Mirage Here: Luxury Desert Escapes 9 Photos

Only Your Mind Will Sail Away on These 10 Beautiful Boatels 10 Photos

Sleep Under the Stars in These 10 Bubble Hotels 10 Photos

Top 15 U.S. Pumpkin Patches 15 Photos

How to See Alaska Without Stepping Foot on a Crowded Cruise Ship 10 Photos

10 Best Fall Shoulder Season Destinations for Families 10 Photos

Top 10 U.S. Cities for International Foods 10 Photos

10 Best New Restaurants at Walt Disney World 10 Photos

10 Midwest Vacation Destinations for Adventure Lovers 11 Photos

10 Luxury Hotels That Bring the Outdoors In 10 Photos

How to Change a Diaper Anywhere 10 Photos

10 Trips for Kids Before They Turn 18 10 Photos

What to Do in Anaheim Besides Visit Disneyland 7 Photos

10 Purple Hotels You Need to Book Now 10 Photos

12 Retro-Chic Trailer Park Resorts to Book Now 12 Photos

10 Most Relaxing Airports in the United States 10 Photos

10 Unexpectedly Haunted Southern Road Trips 11 Photos

Top 10 Food & Wine Museums 10 Photos

10 Undiscovered Countries to Visit Before Everyone Else Does 10 Photos

10 Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations 10 Photos

10 Resorts for Nature Lovers Who Hate to Camp 10 Photos

10 Playful Yet Stylish Family-Friendly Hotels 10 Photos

10 Fun National Park Activities for Kids 10 Photos

Why Memphis Is the Hottest Southern Destination of 2019 10 Photos

10 Dreamy Ways to Sleep Under the Stars 10 Photos