Managing some romance this pandemic year
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Allison and Mark Jonez had to postpone their February romantic getaway to Mexico, but it was not because of the pandemic. The Colorado couple discovered their passports were expiring (they must be valid at least six months after...
Planning for ski season during the pandemic
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency As if family trips to the snow aren’t difficult enough! All of the gear, the risk of bad weather, getting kids to and from ski school on time, and planning meals. Having raised three snow-loving kids, I can honestly say there is...
Professional advice on Preparing for a Pandemic Holiday Season
By Eileen Ogintz As if the holidays aren’t stressful enough for families. Just the hosting or being a guest… the inevitable squabbles are enough to make even the most even-tempered person despair. Now we have something new—and far more serious to consider: Is it safe...
Family dynamics, safety concerns upend pandemic gatherings
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Like a lot of other kids, the four Beatty kids were excited about getting together with their cousins for a theme park vacation complete with a hotel stay this summer. Then their dad pulled the plug. “It wasn’t the right time,”...
On the road this pandemic summer
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Enough with the dirty looks. “People are so judgy whatever you do,” said Missy Yelton, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with her husband and three kids on a road trip from Minnesota. “Those who aren’t wearing masks are annoyed by those...
Pandemic Summer reunion in Crested Butte CO
By Eileen Ogintz CRESTED BUTTE, CO. (July 16-19, 2020) — It’s nice to have such well-informed tour guides. We’re hiking through the wildflowers—red and purple, yellow and pink–up to Beckwith Pass, outside the tiny (year-round population 1650)...
More masks everywhere – including Jackson Hole WY
By Eileen Ogintz JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING (July 5, 2020) — What a difference a couple of weeks makes. When we began our three-week Pandemic Summer road trip from Denver in Jackson Hole (we started on June 16), few were wearing masks around the Town Square–famous...
How to make the most of the pandemic summer
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency What a roller coaster! No, not the newest theme park ride, though theme parks are starting to reopen with reduced capacity and stringent health care rules. (Yes, you will have to wear masks; more in an upcoming column.) We’re...
A look at summer travel under COVID rules
By Eileen Ogintz What a roller coaster! And we’re not talking about this summer’s latest theme park attractions. We’re talking about the havoc the COVID-19 Pandemic has wreaked in lives. That includes, of course, any travel plans we might have had for this summer....
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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