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  • 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,
    Weekly Column | Backyard Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Parks & Outdoors

    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

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  • 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

  • motorola defy
    Cool Travel Gear

    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

  • Tuscany
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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

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  • When a grown daughter and her pooch join the fun
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    When a grown daughter and her pooch join the fun

    ByEileen Ogintz August 24, 2023December 26, 2023

    SLO has bountiful outdoor space, dozens of Central Coast wineries, public art, great restaurants and dog-friendly lodgings

    Read More When a grown daughter and her pooch join the funContinue

  • The Pioneer Restaurant at the Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek, WY, one of several dining options
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    A very family friendly dude ranch in Southern Wyoming

    ByEileen Ogintz August 17, 2023December 5, 2025

    There are scavenger hunts, horseback rides, treasure hunts, while grown-ups enjoy a five-course farm-to-table meal at the Cheyenne Club

    Read More A very family friendly dude ranch in Southern WyomingContinue

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    Grown-ups going out to play and out their comfort zones on a whitewater raft trip

    ByEileen Ogintz August 10, 2023December 5, 2025

    There are 22 of us on this bona-fide adults-only adventure. The group includes five former guides. Most of us have been on rafting trips

    Read More Grown-ups going out to play and out their comfort zones on a whitewater raft tripContinue

  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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    How to a visit to a National Park without stressing out

    ByEileen Ogintz August 3, 2023December 5, 2025

    When you visit any of the national parks, there are some easy hacks to make your first visit with kids easier, more fun and less stressful.

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  • Terminal C's technology has managed to stun travelers
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    Despite Uncertainties, Americans still want to take vacations

    ByEileen Ogintz August 3, 2023August 1, 2023

    More Americans have already taken a vacation this year than any other time during the Allianz Partner USA’s survey’s history.

    Read More Despite Uncertainties, Americans still want to take vacationsContinue

  • Our group of 22 plus guides on the OARS Salmon River trip
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    Parting ways after a great 6-day adventure on Idaho’s Salmon River

    ByEileen Ogintz July 27, 2023December 26, 2023

    Ask people on the same river trip what resonates most — what they will remember —and everyone has a separate answer.

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  • Getting out of your comfort zone on a river-rafting trip
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    Getting out of your comfort zone on a river-rafting trip

    ByAndy Yemma July 27, 2023November 10, 2025

    For me, just being able to go on this trip was a huge milestone after what the knee replacement ordeal I’ve been through the past year

    Read More Getting out of your comfort zone on a river-rafting tripContinue

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    Travel Diaries | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Salmon River Rafting 2023 | Volunteer & Service

    Living On The Salmon River on and off the grid

    ByEileen Ogintz July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

    We also meet Bill “Bronco” Burchak who is one of the first wooden dory boatmen in the Grand Canyon and trained our trip leader

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    Travel Diaries | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Salmon River Rafting 2023 | Volunteer & Service

    On this OARS river rafting trip everyone has a story

    ByEileen Ogintz July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

    “I had not learned to advocate for myself,” she explained. “I went from being an active kid to being told I’d be in a wheelchair by 30″

    Read More On this OARS river rafting trip everyone has a storyContinue

  • Learning the history and magic of the Dory Boat on the Main Salmon River
    Travel Diaries | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Salmon River Rafting 2023 | Volunteer & Service

    Learning the history and magic of the Dory Boat on the Main Salmon River

    ByEileen Ogintz July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

    Today we travel roughly 20 miles through nine named rapids, stopping to see an ancient pictograph and sample Barth Hot Springs.

    Read More Learning the history and magic of the Dory Boat on the Main Salmon RiverContinue

  • Bronco Riding in the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival
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    The “Daddy of ’em All” in Cheyenne Wyoming

    ByEileen Ogintz July 27, 2023December 5, 2025

    Frontier Days, celebrating its 107th year, attracts a half-million people to see championship bull riding, country music stars and much more

    Read More The “Daddy of ’em All” in Cheyenne WyomingContinue

  • Kids enjoying a skiff ride on an UnCruise Adventure in Alaska
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    How To Get Your Kids Off Phones and Learning About Nature

    ByEileen Ogintz July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

    Consider the unique Kids in Nature, Glaciers & Wildlife Family Explorer trips in Alaska. Explore rarely seen parts of Glacier Bay Nat Park

    Read More How To Get Your Kids Off Phones and Learning About NatureContinue

  • Riding the rapids on the Main Salmon river with OARS
    Travel Diaries | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Salmon River Rafting 2023 | Volunteer & Service

    Rafting the Main Salmon River in Idaho with a diverse group of adventurers

    ByEileen Ogintz July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

    There are 22 of us on this adventure. Most have rafted before. We range from 30- to 70-somethings. The group includes five former guides

    Read More Rafting the Main Salmon River in Idaho with a diverse group of adventurersContinue

  • Hiking with Melissa Soltesz from White Pine Touring and her dog Foxy
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    Park City UT in Summer Offers Plenty of Outdoor Activities Plus Great Dining and Shopping

    ByEileen Ogintz July 26, 2023December 26, 2023

    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

    Read More Park City UT in Summer Offers Plenty of Outdoor Activities Plus Great Dining and ShoppingContinue

  • Snow King Mountain Resort in summer
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    Jackson WY in summer – Good Eats, Good Sleep, Plenty of Family Activities

    ByEileen Ogintz July 25, 2023December 26, 2023

    Jackson Hole is souvenir central, with everything from tee shirts and hoodies to cowboy hats and boots to fine Western Art

    Read More Jackson WY in summer – Good Eats, Good Sleep, Plenty of Family ActivitiesContinue

  • pool area at The Sebastian Vail
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    Who knew Vail CO could be a value destination for families?

    ByEileen Ogintz July 20, 2023December 5, 2025

    Summer rates begin at $159 and there are plenty of free activities as well as memory-making adventures at the top of the mountain

    Read More Who knew Vail CO could be a value destination for families?Continue

  • A very unique hike with pair of llamas in Wyoming
    Parks & Outdoors | Destinations | Families & Groups | Travel Diaries | Wyoming Ranches 2024

    A very unique hike with pair of llamas in Wyoming

    ByEileen Ogintz July 13, 2023June 18, 2024

    Brush Creek Ranch has added llama experiences this summer. They are increasingly popular for backpackers in the mountainous states

    Read More A very unique hike with pair of llamas in WyomingContinue

  • The greenhouses at Brush Creek Ranch in the evening
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    Most of the delicious food at Brush Creek Ranch is homegrown

    ByEileen Ogintz July 13, 2023June 18, 2024

    Most everything will be used at the ranch restaurants; some at local farmers markets and restaurants. The rest will be consumed by the goats

    Read More Most of the delicious food at Brush Creek Ranch is homegrownContinue

  • Souvenir shop atMission Beach in San Diego CA
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    Inflation is squeezing summer vacations but don’t give up!

    ByEileen Ogintz July 13, 2023December 5, 2025

    I’m talking about the always difficult conversation about vacation finances and how much the kids can spend on souvenirs and snacks

    Read More Inflation is squeezing summer vacations but don’t give up!Continue

  • Lil Wranglers and baby goats gather to chat
    Travel Diaries | Destinations | Families & Groups | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Wyoming Ranches 2024

    In Wyoming, one of the most kid-friendly guest ranches ever

    ByEileen Ogintz July 10, 2023June 15, 2024

    This may be the fanciest ranch I’ve ever seen, complete with its own goat herd, llamas, 100 horses, distillery, spa, and much more

    Read More In Wyoming, one of the most kid-friendly guest ranches everContinue

  • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
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    Theme parks and swimming pools; camping trips, city sights and a history lesson!

    ByEileen Ogintz July 6, 2023December 5, 2025

    This summer, you can effortlessly inject a little American history with the fun, even if the Independence Day celebrations are over.

    Read More Theme parks and swimming pools; camping trips, city sights and a history lesson!Continue

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