Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Active Traveling Dad
Find the perfect Father’s Day gift for the active traveling dad. Explore sustainable and versatile ideas that will delight him and make his trips more enjoyable.
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Rustic but not too rustic at a Wyoming Guest Ranch
Discover the perfect blend of rustic and comfort at a the Medicine Bow Lodge. Experience horseback riding, hot springs, and delicious ranch cuisine in Southern Wyoming.
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Denver’s Museums Offer Great Summer Activities
Discover how Denver’s museums promote public safety. Visit the newly reopened and interactive Cell Exhibit at the Denver Art Museum for a valuable learning experience.
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15+ summer food and music festivals for families
Plan a memorable summer with your family at these 15+ food and music festivals. Enjoy delicious eats and live entertainment for all ages.
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The Smithsonian Museums offer wonders for kids
Discover the educational treasures of the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C. Experience the world’s largest museum complex with free entry and a wide range of exhibits.
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Visiting the less-visited National Parks
Escape the crowds and explore lesser-known National Parks. Find your own piece of wilderness and experience nature at its best.
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Get ready for the Great Solar Eclipse April 8
Be prepared for the Great Solar Eclipse on April 8! Find out which states will have the best views and how to protect your eyes with eclipse glasses or special viewers.
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Bike Tours Can Be Liberating But Require Serious Preparation
Planning a bike tour adventure? Learn about bike types, essential gear, and travel tips to make the most of your liberating experience.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month nationwide
Celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Explore their stories of making a difference.
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Spring fun and games on the mountain slopes
Get ready for spring fun and games on the mountain slopes. Discover music, swag, demos, and more at Subaru Winter Fest.
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Take your kids to a museum on spring break
Make the most of your spring break by exploring museums. From big-name institutions to lesser-known gems, museums offer a fun and educational experience for the whole family.
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Cruising Copper Mountain and Subaru WinterFest
We experienced the joy of Copper Mountain and Subaru WinterFest. Ski, enjoying live music, and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of this popular winter destination.
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Planning a spring break that won’t bust the budget
Avoid busting the budget on your family’s spring break with careful planning. You can still have quality time and make long lasting memories together
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Celebrating Black artists during Black History Month
Discover art as a platform to understand history, struggle, social justice & triumph in honor of Black History Month. Find special performances in Orlando & beyond at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
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Educators’ tips for museum visits during Black History Month
Ensure your family has a successful museum visit by following expert tips for Black History Month from National Museum of African American History and Culture educators. Create lasting memories for children of all ages.
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Big Savings at NYC Winter Outing
Experience NYC Winter Outing 2024 & get Big Savings with NYC Hotel Week, offering 24% off, plus 2-for-1 tickets for museums, attractions, tours & more!
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Fifteen Great Adventures in the Snow Away from the Slopes
Explore unique winter adventures away from the slopes with your family! Moonlight snowshoe hikes, luxury spa days, and more can be found in this snowy national parks exploration.
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Take a fun family getaway this winter
Take your family on an unforgettable getaway this winter – explore the mountains, beaches, cities and more! Explore WAVE season deals for great discounts.
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New Year Travel Resolutions for Adventurous Families
Make 2020 the year for adventurous family travel plans with New Year Travel Resolutions! Eileen Ogintz shares her advice on how to stay safe overseas.
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Holiday gifts your favorite travelers will love
Gift ideas for your favorite travelers this holiday season from adventurers to foodies. Find the perfect gift that they’ll love with our guide featuring books, cookbooks, and more!
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How to start a new holiday tradition wherever you are
Maybe tradition is a cookie exchange or a performance of The Nutcracker; maybe it’s serving a meal to the homeless
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Halloween is more than just Oct. 31
All October, Salem, MA celebrates its hauntings with costume parties, ghost tours, haunted houses, harbor cruises, psychic readings and more
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Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
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.
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Getting ready for the next big solar eclipse
The three states with the largest population inside the path of the annular solar eclipse are Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon
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A fall getaway with or without the kids
Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas
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Plan a Family-Friendly Getaway to Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, with a population of approximately 199,000. The Grand River runs through it
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Take the family out to a fall festival or two near you
If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State
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Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still Can
During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts
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Playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kids
If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example
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Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
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.
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When a grown daughter and her pooch join the fun
SLO has bountiful outdoor space, dozens of Central Coast wineries, public art, great restaurants and dog-friendly lodgings
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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
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Who knew Vail CO could be a value destination for families?
Summer rates begin at $159 and there are plenty of free activities as well as memory-making adventures at the top of the mountain
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Inflation is squeezing summer vacations but don’t give up!
I’m talking about the always difficult conversation about vacation finances and how much the kids can spend on souvenirs and snacks
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Theme parks and swimming pools; camping trips, city sights and a history lesson!
This summer, you can effortlessly inject a little American history with the fun, even if the Independence Day celebrations are over.
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Keeping the kids safe on vacation this summer
Uou want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.
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Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer
Some last just a few days; others all summer. Some are free, others can be pricey. You will find them all over the world. Meet the locals!
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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
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Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel
How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class?
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Why you should include museums in your summer plans
Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit
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Where are your summer adventures going to take you?
The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day
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Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?
Camping now accounts for one-third of the leisure travel market with campers spending more than $52 billion last year.
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Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs
Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing
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San Antonio: 11+1 Reasons to Take the Kids
Happy Cinco de Mayo from San Antonio Texas, a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial and Hispanic heritage.
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What Moms and Grandmoms Really want for Mothers Day
They will tell you they’d prefer a little time for themselves – sleeping late, time for a leisurely bath or at the gym.
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Take the Family To a National Park During Parks Week
National Park Week, April 22 through April 30, is a nine-day celebration of everything “parks.” Entrance fees will be waived on April 22
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Washington DC is a perfect family destination anytime
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Welcome to America’s front yard. That’s what many call The National Mall in Washington, DC—three miles long stretching from…
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Playgrounds or museums? It’s not a competition
New York Ccity is full of museums, zoos, as well as playgrounds. “Go to the parks, they are always relaxing,” suggested Sam, 13
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To a snow resort when you don’t or can’t ski
Maybe you just don’t like snow sports. It’s not necessary to sacrifice your vacation to please your family.
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Spring Break is Upon Us – Have You Made a Plan?
There are lots of options – new theme park rides, city visits, skiing of riding in spring sunshine or bask on the beach, frothy drink in hand
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Plenty of options for your best Spring Break
According to new research, 41 per cent of US consumers say they are planning a spring break, even prioritizing ahead of other trips.
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Visiting San Diego all year round
February is the 34th annual San Diego Museum Month when more than 60 participating cultural institutions offer half-priced admission
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The Sand Creek Massacre – Echoes of the past reverberate
There were many atrocities committed in our nation’s 19th Century quest for “Manifest Destiny.” The Sand Creek Massacre was one of the worst.
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New places to explore Black history this month
Across the country, there are new exhibits highlighting the contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history and culture.
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How anticipation enhances vacation fun
Whether it’s a honeymoon or a trip to Orlando, the anticipation — and planning — can be nearly as much fun as the trip itself.
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How to snare a bargain in New York City this winter
Until Feb. 12, you can take advantage of the NYC Winter Outing program with significant discounts on everything
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Orlando’s Terminal C Is A Destination In Itself
Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C is a place that will make you want to stay, despite the big theme parks being only minutes away
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Plenty of winter ahead – light it up with a getaway
Go for a long weekend rather than a week. With lower gas prices, drive rather than fly. Much of the country can drive to a cruise port
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Resorts build most awesome gingerbread creations
Duct tape, sturdy cardboard, modeling chocolate, plenty of small festive candy pieces and lots of imagination. That’s how the pros do it
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Taking the kids to see the best and brightest holiday lights
Post Pandemic, these displays in big cities, smaller towns, resorts, theme parks, zoos, botanic gardens are bigger and better than ever.
