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I’m Jen, the creator behind Backyard Travel Family.

Our mission is for families to enjoy quality family time together through adventure and travel and to ensure they have all the tools to do it!

What makes our travel blog unique is that we love outdoor adventure, so if you’ve ever wanted to add hiking, biking, camping and more to your travels, we can help you out

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