SF Hotel Offers Summer Camp
On July 8-9, 2022, The Westin St. Francis is hosting its first ever “Dollie & Me Summer Camp.” Kids will enjoy a magical experience like no other at this overnight camp filled with crafting, playtime, movies, and gifts. “Dollie & Me Summer Camp” includes...
Schofferhofer’s juice and beer
By Meghan McCloskey, Taking the Kids Correspondent Move over hard seltzer. This summer’s most satiating patio drink is Schöfferhofer’s half fruit juice/half beer Hefeweizen beers. The low alcohol content caught my eye, so I grabbed a Schöfferhofer Happy Pack for an...National Park visitors play big economic role
The Department of the Interior reports visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 322,600 mostly local jobs. “Nature is essential to the health, well-being and prosperity of...
The unique Caribbean culture of Curacao
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Do you know your ABCs? We’re talking the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Aruba is best known to Americans; Bonaire is a diver’s paradise....Gant Aspen Announces Sustainability Initiatives
The Gant Aspen debuts sustainability initiatives to commit to preserving the natural resources of the Roaring Fork Valley in western Colorado. The Gant Aspen now offers sustainable products and practices to promote environmental responsibility and mindfulness. The...Breathing Room at San Diego Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum in San Diego is putting a greater emphasis on providing sensory-friendly programming, services and healing spaces. The Breathing Room is for neurodivergent individuals and others needing a sensory friendly experience. As part of this...Yellowstone south loop to reopen June 22
At 8 a.m. on June 22, Yellowstone National Park will begin allowing visitors to access the south loop of the park following recent flooding. Access from the north end of the park is likely to remain closed most of the summer. The south loop is accessed from the East...Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril
From bees to butterflies, insects help keep natural ecosystems healthy, but many insect species are in decline. A new exhibit in New York explains why. Experience these tiny animals’ outsized impact on our planet at the American Museum of Natural History in New...Snowmass Bike Park gears up for summer
It’s time to gear up and get out at Snowmass Bike Park near Aspen CO, opening for the summer season on Tuesday, June 21. Offering more than 25 miles of trails and nearly 3,000 vertical feet of riding from the top of Elk Camp Chairlift to Snowmass Base Village—the...
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- Chicago’s “City of Stories” library program July 4, 2022Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Library (CPL) launched “City of Stories,” an all-ages and citywide approach to summer programming The post Chicago’s “City of Stories” library program appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- LEGOLAND Florida Resort Launches Deal July 3, 2022LEGOLAND Florida Resort is rolling out the summer savings with limited-time, online-only Annual Pass and vacation deals for the whole family. The post LEGOLAND Florida Resort Launches Deal appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Season Is Unveiled July 2, 2022The Partnership for the Presidio announced opening season programs at San Francisco’s new national park destination – Presidio Tunnel Tops The post Presidio Tunnel Tops Opening Season Is Unveiled appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yellowstone to reopen north loop July 2 July 1, 2022Yellowstone National Park will reopen the north loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors. In addition to roads in the south loop, visitors will now be able to access: Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs Mammoth Hot Springs to Tower-Roosevelt Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) Visitors can access the south and north loops via the […]user
- Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July June 30, 2022What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience? The post Celebrating with family on the Fourth of July appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Grand Canyon implements reservation system June 30, 2022Grand Canyon National Park will implement a new pilot advance day-use ticket reservation system for the Tuweep Visitor Area, July 21, 2022. The post Grand Canyon implements reservation system appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer June 29, 2022My wife and I recently bought our first travel trailer. We had been waiting for months and we traveled from Colorado to Ohio to pick it up The post 3 Lessons RV Pros Taught a First Time RVer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer June 29, 2022Smithsonian Associates presents “Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures,” an after-hours experience, for children and their adult chaperones The post Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp June 28, 2022Sunset Tuesdays are returning to Elk Camp on Snowmass Mountain near Aspen CO, June 28-August 9. Plenty of kids activities. The post Sunset Tuesdays at Elk Camp appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Expediting Services for U.S. Passports and Visas June 27, 2022AAA has teamed up with RushMyPassport to offer exclusive rates to AAA members on expediting services for U.S. passports and visas. The post Expediting Services for U.S. Passports and Visas appeared first on Taking The Kids.user