What are Some Great Family Vacations -
5 Exciting and Adventurous Family VacationsHas planning another family vacation become the same old,
boring, no thrills, dull routine? Are you trying to come up with new ideas to
make a family vacation more exciting, memorable, and just a bit different from
the more popular family activities?
Here are a few of the not so common family vacation ideas
that are full of excitement, thrills, adventure, and adrenaline pumping.
Caving – There are some great national parks and state parks
that have an extensive network of caves. The National Park Service lists 81 national
parks containing caves in its National Park System. Some caves will have
stalagmites and stalactites that have been formed by thousands of years of water
dripping. Prehistoric peoples dwelled in some of these caves leaving petroglyphs,
the earliest known form of rock paintings.
Spelunking – Very similar to caving, but for the more
adventurous. Spelunking involves a more intense exploration of caves by
rappelling into the dark recesses of the Earth, and what is known as, black
water rafting. Some caves have underground rivers. At times spelunkers need to
navigate the cave system on a raft in total darkness with just the lights on
their helmets.
White water rafting – Guided and self-guided white water
river rafting tours are available on waters for beginners to the extreme white
water veteran. Kayaking and canoeing are less intense and are great ideas for
families with younger children.
Snorkeling and scuba diving – Snorkel or dive with dolphins,
manta rays, or even sharks. Vacation in a tropical port and explore the coral
reefs that are full of unusual and colorful marine life. Search for oysters and
pearls or treasure from a sunken Spanish galleon from years gone by.
Archaeology excavation dig – Excavation dig vacations can be
found all over the world. Archaeology sites can be in caves, in a desert, or
even in a jungle. Participants in the digs help researchers uncover artifacts
that have not been touched for thousands of years. The fees paid by the
vacationers go towards the funding of research, preservation of the artifacts,
and publishing papers. Be the first to unearth an important artifact, help in
the preservation, and learn a bit of history.
Family
vacations do not have to be boring. These great family vacation ideas
will provide your family with plenty of excitement and adventure and
educational experiences that will be remembered for a long time.
