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We map out epic travel adventures for large blended families, testing gear and sharing real tips for surviving the ride — and loving every chaotic moment of it.

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Grand Prismatic Spring from the overlook in Yellowstone National Park
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Big Sky & Yellowstone with a Big Family: Our 8-Day Itinerary

Bison jams, a grizzly in the sagebrush, Grand Prismatic in full sun, and the whole crew rafting the Gallatin. Here's the exact week we planned from our home base in Big Sky, Montana.

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Recent Adventures

France 2027 coming soon: Formula 1 in Monaco in June 2027, then Paris Coming Soon
Coming June 2027

Coming Soon: France 2027, Formula 1 in Monaco (June 2027) + Paris

Our next big family trip: the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix, then Paris. Follow along as we plan it.

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Our blue Porsche 911 Targa Car Kids
October 17, 2026

Raising Car Kids: Our Porsche, Pagani, Ferrari and the Road Trips In Between

Our blue 911 Targa, Pagani and Ferrari on our Italy trip, the Corvette Museum, the goldRush Rally, and the car-loving boys behind it all.

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Gingerbread Worman House on display in the Big Cedar Lodge lobby Missouri
October 15, 2026

Christmas at Big Cedar Lodge with a Big Family: Cabins, Cave Lights & the Original Bass Pro

Cabins with wood fireplaces, a golf cart ride through caves full of Christmas lights, and our favorite basement dinners.

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Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park Montana
October 3, 2026

Big Sky & Yellowstone with a Big Family: Our 8-Day Itinerary

A Lamar Valley wildlife tour, two half days in the park, horseback, and Gallatin whitewater from a home base in Big Sky.

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Sagrada Família, Barcelona Spain
September 28, 2026

Barcelona for Two: The Gothic Quarter, Gaudí & the Mercer Hotel

Just the two of us: Sagrada Família, Picasso, flamenco, and the best food and Spanish wine we've had anywhere.

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View over Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Costa Rica
September 16, 2026

Pura Vida with a Big Family: Our Week in Manuel Antonio

Nauyaca Waterfalls, ziplining, sloths in the national park, and a night frog walk with all nine of us.

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Southall Farm Tennessee Tennessee
August 31, 2025

Rooted in Renewal: Two Nights at Southall in Tennessee

Two nights of renewal at the stunning Southall Farm & Inn — a luxury escape that felt like coming home.

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Estes Park Colorado horseback riding Colorado
July 4, 2025

Epic Family Vacation to Estes Park, CO

Traveling with nine might sound like a logistical nightmare — but we know better. Big families deserve big memories.

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Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy Italy
July 4, 2025

Ciao Bella: An Italian Family Escape

Italy gave us pasta, passion, and postcard-worthy memories — and we're about to spill all the travel magic.

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About Adventures with 9

Hey there! We're Jason and Heather.

A travel-loving couple with a beautifully blended crew of seven amazing kids (yep, five boys and two girls!). We created this blog to be the resource we wish we'd had — real-world tips for big, busy, blended families who crave adventure.

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