The “Daddy of ’em All” in Cheyenne Wyoming
Frontier Days, celebrating its 107th year, attracts a half-million people to see championship bull riding, country music stars and much more
Park City UT in Summer Offers Plenty of Outdoor Activities Plus Great Dining and Shopping
The Chateaux is a place where you can have a luxe hotel room or a four-bedroom unit with shuttles to Park City’s historic Main Street
Jackson WY in summer – Good Eats, Good Sleep, Plenty of Family Activities
Jackson Hole is souvenir central, with everything from tee shirts and hoodies to cowboy hats and boots to fine Western Art
A very unique hike with pair of llamas in Wyoming
Brush Creek Ranch has added llama experiences this summer. They are increasingly popular for backpackers in the mountainous states
In Wyoming, one of the most kid-friendly guest ranches ever
This may be the fanciest ranch I’ve ever seen, complete with its own goat herd, llamas, 100 horses, distillery, spa, and much more
Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship
Listen up parents and grandparents. If you think great sites are the reason you are treating your children and grandchildren to a cruise, think again. A lot of what they learn about the world takes place right on board in the kids’ and teen clubs, especially when they are meeting so many youngsters from different cultures and countries.
Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO
Summer is much more affordable in Vail with lots to do. Rates are less than half than in winter with some lodging starting at $159
Kayaking at the Top of the World
We are in bright yellow inflatable kayaks steering with foot pedals (I feel kind of like I’m on bumper cars cruising around the fjord, the ship in the distance, crew watching us from zodiacs. As safety is always a concern here, we are given signalers to wear around our neck—should we tip over. But the kayaks are steady and the water so calm. It is only 32 degrees but with the sun shining, it feels much warmer.
The Fable of the Octopus and the Fisherman
Welcome to Scarlet Night aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. We were encouraged to wear red to honor the Red Night Sky
On Virgin Voyages a Tragic Event First Day at Sea
A young woman fell off her balcony to her death just hours after we had departed Miami for a six-night Caribbean cruise.