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  • The View from Sunshine Meadow at Banff Sunshine Village. Credit: Lindsey Scot Ernst
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    On the road for a year in a family RV tour of the Western US and Canada

    ByEileen Ogintz October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

    This is not just a road trip or vacation. The work, the chores, the tending to child and animals (yes, we have a dog and cat in tow)

    Read More On the road for a year in a family RV tour of the Western US and CanadaContinue

  • The Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument seen from the sky with the reflecting pool and the tidal basin on the national Mall in Washington DC,
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    A fall getaway with or without the kids

    ByEileen Ogintz September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

    Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas

    Read More A fall getaway with or without the kidsContinue

  • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park lobby
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    Plan a Family-Friendly Getaway to Grand Rapids, MI

    ByEileen Ogintz September 23, 2023September 25, 2023

    Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, with a population of approximately 199,000. The Grand River runs through it

    Read More Plan a Family-Friendly Getaway to Grand Rapids, MIContinue

  • Sonoma County CA
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    Take the family out to a fall festival or two near you

    ByEileen Ogintz September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

    If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State

    Read More Take the family out to a fall festival or two near youContinue

  • Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still Can
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    Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still Can

    ByEileen Ogintz September 14, 2023April 16, 2024

    During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts

    Read More Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still CanContinue

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    New device for satellite messaging when you’re off the grid

    ByEileen Ogintz September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

    Not much larger than a car key fob, motorola defy links your smartphone directly to powerful GEO stationary satellites 22,300 miles up

    Read More New device for satellite messaging when you’re off the gridContinue

  • Presidio Tunnel tops in San Francisco
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    Playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kids

    ByEileen Ogintz September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

    If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example

    Read More Playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kidsContinue

  • The MBT Huracan-3000
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    MBT footwear cushions the stride in the gym or the trails

    ByEileen Ogintz August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

    We’re fans of MBT physiological footwear not because we pound the pavement but because these shoes cushion the walks to-and-from the gym!

    Read More MBT footwear cushions the stride in the gym or the trailsContinue

  • Maroon Bells. Aspen, Colorado.
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    Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals

    ByEileen Ogintz August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

    If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.

    Read More Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivalsContinue

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    Celebrating Tuscany’s Finest

    ByEileen Ogintz August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

    If you’re a wine enthusiast or an all-round foodie, Chianti offers an amazing opportunity tour vineyards with your family

    Read More Celebrating Tuscany’s FinestContinue

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