Second acts: a century in the making
By Eileen Ogintz SONOMA, CA — Antonia Bartholomew wasn’t sure what to make of the birthday present from her husband. Frank Bartholomew, a United Press war correspondent, handed Antonia a deed for a run down 500-acre ranch in Sonoma, CA and then returned to cover...
Apex day 2 – A woman following her dreams
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD THE CELEBRITY APEX, Aegean Sea — Teta Fragedaki had an idea for a new business. She wanted to be home more once her daughter was born so she suggested to her husband she start offering cooking classes during the season in Mykonos. ...
Jamaican Food at Its Best: Star San
By Eileen Ogintz PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA — A pinch of turmeric… a sprinkle of pimento (all-spice). Award-winning and well-known Jamaican Chef Brian Lumley is showing us how to make coconut curry shrimp and just-caught fish—lionfish, parrot fish, snapper—that will...
The White Stallion Ranch experience
AZ Dude Ranch has been catering to families for decades By Eileen Ogintz MARANA, AZ — So many choices! So many horses! A horseback ride… archery… shooting… e-biking… rock climbing, whether you are a beginner or an expert on the mountains...
A unique Colorado experience
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Spencer Penrose was of the mind that kids should not be seen or heard. So, when the early 20th-century copper and gold magnate invited friends to his mountain retreat outside Colorado Springs, the kids — and their nannies — were...
Here’s to new culinary adventures!
Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency We weren’t supposed to be there, neither were most of the others. But there we were early in September at the bottom of the Grand Canyon rocking and rolling through the famous rapids — two dozen in one day — during our week-long...
Weather can’t spoil a trip to remember down the Grand Canyon
By Eileen Ogintz DID YOU KNOW: Desert Big Horn Sheep are seen more frequently in the Grand Canyon now that their major food source competitors—wild burros—have been removed. Great Blue Herons, seen everywhere in the canyon, are America’s largest herons. Ravens, often...
A hike to remember: North Rim of the Grand Canyon
By Eileen Ogintz NORTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON, AZ — Wow! After a five-mile hike, we’re sitting on a rock taking in the panoramic view from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — the different hues in the rock as the sun strikes them, the shapes, the tall...
Bryce Canyon National Park: Hoodoo you think you’re feeling?
By Eileen Ogintz Pig or ape… witch or dog… is that a mom and her kids? The famous Hoodoo rock formations in Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah look different to each person who oohs and aahs over them…the orange-red color! The...
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- Schofferhofer’s juice and beer June 24, 2022Move over hard seltzer. This summer’s most satiating patio drink is Schöfferhofer’s half fruit juice/half beer Hefeweizen beers. The post Schofferhofer’s juice and beer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- National Park visitors play big economic role June 24, 2022The Department of the Interior reports visitor spending near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the economy The post National Park visitors play big economic role appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- The unique Caribbean culture of Curacao June 23, 2022Do you know your ABCs? We’re talking the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles The post The unique Caribbean culture of Curacao appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Gant Aspen Announces Sustainability Initiatives June 23, 2022The Gant Aspen debuts sustainability initiatives to commit to preserving the natural resources of the Roaring Fork Valley in western Colorado The post Gant Aspen Announces Sustainability Initiatives appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Breathing Room at San Diego Children’s Museum June 22, 2022The New Children's Museum in San Diego is putting a greater emphasis on providing sensory-friendly programming, services and healing spaces. The post Breathing Room at San Diego Children’s Museum appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yellowstone south loop to reopen June 22 June 21, 2022At 8 a.m. on June 22, Yellowstone National Park will begin allowing visitors to access the south loop of the park following closure due to recent flooding. The post Yellowstone south loop to reopen June 22 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril June 20, 2022From bees to butterflies, insects help keep natural ecosystems healthy, but many species are in decline. A new exhibit in New York explains The post Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Snowmass Bike Park gears up for summer June 19, 2022It’s time to gear up and get out at Snowmass Bike Park near Aspen CO, opening for the summer season on Tuesday, June 21. The post Snowmass Bike Park gears up for summer appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- School’s out special for teachers at B Hotels in Florida June 18, 2022With teachers enjoying summer breaks, B Hotels & Resorts is rolling out an exclusive discount for educators at its Florida properties The post School’s out special for teachers at B Hotels in Florida appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- New Hotel Opens in Grand Canyon NP June 17, 2022Travelers headed to Grand Canyon now have a new option for in-park accommodations as the first new hotel in 50 years has opened. The post New Hotel Opens in Grand Canyon NP appeared first on Taking The Kids.user