For those of us with school-age kids, June, July and August offer the chance to have a longer, more leisurely family holiday. Scroll down for suggestions in ten popular regions.
But first, some summer vacation ideas that span many zones:
National Parks - special programs for families
Family Camping - the Great Outdoors at mini-cost
Camping Resorts- the Great Outdoors plus amenities (and still low-cost)Road Trips: tips, great routes, online trip planners
Dude Ranch Vacations -"out west", and in NY state