Among the Sierra Club's 2008 outings is the July 20-26 ''Parent and Teen Adventure in the Central Sierra'' at Bear Valley Lodge near Arnold, Calif.
Ideal for single parents - as well as couples - with teens ages 13 and up, the trip is priced at $845 for adults and $745 for teens, including lodging, all meals, and guided hiking and kayaking.
Younger children are the focus of the July 27-Aug. 2 ''Family Fun Trail Work at Maroon Bells,'' a service trip in Colorado's White River National Forest.
Parents and children as young as 7 will work on trail-building, with projects suitable for all. The $395/adult and $295/child fee covers camping, meals, leadership and transportation from Aspen. Tents and sleeping bags are BYO.
People of all abilities - including those with disabilities - are welcome on the Sept. 7-13 ''Memories of Muir in an Accessible Sierra, California.''
Participants hike or enjoy horse-drawn-wagon transportation between campsites, with a solar-powered wheelchair lift and ''backcountry accessible'' toilet system provided. The $1,095 tab covers meals, wagon transport and leadership. Tents and sleeping bags are BYO. (415-977-5522; www.sierraclub.org/outings/national, click on Family, Service or Highlight.)
Spring forward in Utah
The arrival of spring in southwest Utah signals the start of ''Spring on Sale'' at Red Mountain Spa, where accommodations, all meals and many activities begin at $289 per person per night. The same in a villa, called the ''Villa Spring Value,'' is $349 and up per person per night. Also included are bike rental, daily guided hikes, ''Tai Chi on the Rocks,'' fitness classes, and use of the pools and cardio equipment.
Each guest also receives $100 in resort credit per stay. This package stays in bloom through May 31 with a three-night minimum. Tax is additional, but online bookings garner a 5 percent discount.
Known for its hiking programs, Red Mountain Spa is near St. George, Utah. (877-246-HIKE; www.redmountainspa.com, click on Specials & Packages.)
The road to Beijing
Though tickets to the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing are selling fast, it's not too late to book an Olympic vacation. Roadtrips has assembled ''Summer Games Packages'' that clear some of the hurdles of attending the Games, combining accommodations at one of six Beijing hotels with guaranteed tickets to four Olympic events, for $6,250 and up, depending on the hotel and dates selected.
Packages cover different segments of the Aug. 6-26 Summer Games, with stays varying from three to nine nights. Prices include round-trip transportation to and from the events, daily breakfast and a city tour of Beijing, as well as taxes and service fees. Surcharges apply for swimming, diving, gymnastics and some basketball events. International airfare is also additional.
Roadtrips offers similar packages for other sporting events near and far. (800-465-1765; www.roadtrips.com/summer-games.)
