The never in a billion years cruise in Alaska
Karon Greenfield never had any interest in cruising. “Never in a billion years,” said Mrs. Greenfield, who is from near Cleveland, Ohio
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To a different kind of water park
Molly Brown, like others of her era, came to Glenwood Springs, about 40 miles north of Aspen and a three-hour drive from Denver, for the clean mountain air and to “take the waters” at the famous mineral Glenwood Hot Springs
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Teaching Kids About the Power of Nature
As the Earth warms, many of the most beloved natural wonders are beginning to disappear. That means it is more important than ever that families show kids just how powerful and wonderful nature can be
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Camping Hacks for Newbies
If you haven’t had a chance to unplug and get the kids outdoors this summer…the time is now!
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When they love dinos, what’s new this summer?
There are other new interactive options for junior paleontologists, their parents and grandparents to explore this summer, even the chance to join a dig
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Fort Lauderdale Family Fun
Fort Lauderdale averages 246 sunny days a year? That there is plenty to do beyond the beach? And no worries if you don’t have snorkel gear or boogie boards
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Breckenridge CO in summer: hikes, bikes, mountain fun, good eats and an AWESOME TROLL!
Ask locals in a ski town like Breckenridge CO, home of one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, and they will tell you they came for the winter but stayed for the summer
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New gadgets and gizmos to de-stress summer travel
Forgetting an essential when you travel can be a good thing. You have the chance to replace what you forgot with something new and better
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To the world’s best birthday present, the Statue of Liberty
Today Lady Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom — no more so than on July 4th. She attracts some 4.4 million visitors annually
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Getting unplugged in a super fun way
For busy parents, it’s the luxury of not having to organize anything for a camping trip. Someone else has shopped for the food on this five-day trip and the always cheery guides cook everything from lasagna to steaks
