Travel and ideas for specific destinations such as cities, countries, parks, or areas of interest
Memorable campsites. There is special beauty in travel when the campgrounds and the places we stay in become more than a backdrop
The three states with the largest population inside the path of the annular solar eclipse are Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon
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)
Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, with a population of approximately 199,000. The Grand River runs through it
If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State
During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts
If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example
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.
SLO has bountiful outdoor space, dozens of Central Coast wineries, public art, great restaurants and dog-friendly lodgings
There are scavenger hunts, horseback rides, treasure hunts, while grown-ups enjoy a five-course farm-to-table meal at the Cheyenne Club
Ask people on the same river trip what resonates most — what they will remember —and everyone has a separate answer.
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
We also meet Bill “Bronco” Burchak who is one of the first wooden dory boatmen in the Grand Canyon and trained our trip leader
“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″
Today we travel roughly 20 miles through nine named rapids, stopping to see an ancient pictograph and sample Barth Hot Springs.
Frontier Days, celebrating its 107th year, attracts a half-million people to see championship bull riding, country music stars and much more
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
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
Jackson Hole is souvenir central, with everything from tee shirts and hoodies to cowboy hats and boots to fine Western Art
Summer rates begin at $159 and there are plenty of free activities as well as memory-making adventures at the top of the mountain
Brush Creek Ranch has added llama experiences this summer. They are increasingly popular for backpackers in the mountainous states
Most everything will be used at the ranch restaurants; some at local farmers markets and restaurants. The rest will be consumed by the goats
I’m talking about the always difficult conversation about vacation finances and how much the kids can spend on souvenirs and snacks
This may be the fanciest ranch I’ve ever seen, complete with its own goat herd, llamas, 100 horses, distillery, spa, and much more
This summer, you can effortlessly inject a little American history with the fun, even if the Independence Day celebrations are over.
Sad that this is what we need to consider as we plan for summer vacation — for many the first “big” trip since before the pandemic
Listen up parents and grandparents. If you think great sites are the reason you are treating your children and grandchildren to a cruise, think again. A lot of what they learn about the world takes place right on board in the kids’ and teen clubs, especially when they are meeting so many youngsters from different cultures and countries.
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.
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!