Before you decide to spring for a new gaming system for your
son, consider what the gift of travel can mean for the development for a boy’s
sense of self. A meaningful travel
destination can become a point of reference for a boy, a moment in time that
will likely become a high point of childhood and may even impact his journey to
adulthood. The following destinations
combine education with experience; your son will grow and gain important life
insights upon experiencing any one of these travel adventures.
Befriend a Horse at
Drowsy Water Ranch
Located in Colorado about two hours from Denver, this
family-friendly ranch will show your son a glimpse of the cowboy’s life. With a large quantity of paints and quarter
horses, the ranch will pair your boy with an equine friend and together they
will roam the trails and hone their horseback riding skills no matter what
level they may be—whether a novice or proficient rider. Hayrides and other kid-friendly adventures
await children who sign on for this western-style vacation.
Canoe the Boundary
Waters
The pristine million-acre wildness of Minnesota’s Boundary
Waters Canoe Area is the perfect destination for a water-loving kid. Many families book specially designed trips
suited to their vacation plan, but all the excursions are infused with the
beauty of the region and the excitement of paddling the enchanted waters. The protected landscape is the perfect place
to bond and to witness the beauty of the surrounding scenery.
Volunteering at the Pine
Ridge Reservation
The best vacations aren’t always about finding the tallest
water slides or the fastest rides.
Sometimes a vacation can combine helping those who need help and
learning about historic cultures present in one’s own country. Located in South Dakota, the Pine Ridge
Reservation belongs to the Oglala Sioux who welcome families and other
volunteers to experience life on the reservation. Volunteer coordinators work to steer
volunteers to appropriate projects. For
boys, typical projects may mean helping to build bunk beds or repair someone’s
porch.
Camping in Yosemite
Yosemite is a place where imagination comes to life in the
form of mountains, valleys, and waterfalls.
Any boy who immerses himself in the natural wonders of Yosemite will
carry the experience with him into adulthood and gain a powerful knowledge of
nature that will hopefully ground him in the world’s genuine magnificence for
life. Hiking and camping is the ideal
way to experience this incredible landscape.
City Boy Sophisticate
A New York City vacation that boasts an itinerary filled
with cultural and historical attractions is a great place to introduce any boy
to the wonders of metropolis. From Ellis
Island to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York has an unsurpassed wealth of
attractions to share with visitors. A
view of life from the Empire State Building will delight any child while a
visit to the World Trade Center site will acquaint any boy with one of the most
poignant moments in the country’s history, a New York experience will certainly
foster personal growth for boys on the cusp of being all grown up.
Wrap-Up
A meaningful vacation experience away from televisions and
video games can be the making of a summer or even a dramatic highlight of
childhood. These trips promise the gift
of experience; it’s a gift that will remain with your son for his entire
life.
Written By:
Jack Harding enjoys finding new ways to have fun with his
boys. He also enjoys sharing his stories on family lifestyle blogs.
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