Bicycle makes a great family vacation

If you are looking for a family vacation that includes variety, physical activity and breathtaking scenery, consider seeing your destination on two wheels. . . .

The sheer variety of the bicycling vacation is one reason that bicycling is the third most popular outdoor vacation activity for Americans, after camping and hiking, according to the Travel Industry Association of America's Adventure Travel report. And about 40 percent of these cyclists take the kids or grandkids along for the ride.

Biking is a great vacation for families. Parents and children venture into the great outdoors, enjoying new scenery and fresh air while getting plenty of exercise. Cycling any distance, whether on their own or on a 'trail-a-bike' — a sort of half-bike with a seat and rear wheel that attach to the rear wheel of an adult's bike — can give children a huge sense of accomplishment.