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Summer Vacation: low-cost adventures for families

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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What a combo, for a summer vacation: spectactular Great Outdoors; active and engaging activities for kids; and a big dollop of learning flavored as fun.

Family Adventures, in general, aim to provide a mix of: fabulous location; fun activities; and learning-as-fun. However many of these small-group adventure vacations for families are high-end, with deluxe lodgings and dining, for instance, and special outings such as white-water rafting that all contribute to a higher cost.

Below are several suggestions for lower-cost adventure vacations for families, in unique settings, with fun stuff to do.

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