The Importance of Getting the Right Skis and Boots Fitted
It’s important to make sure that your new skis and boots are a perfect fit for you and your skiing style. Don’t worry though, we’ve got plenty of tips to help
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16 virtual travel adventures to inspire your future trips (once it’s safe)
When we updated our Virtual Family Adventure Guide, created early in the pandemic, we discovered there has never been so much opportunity for virtual travel.
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Epic, Ikon? What’s with these dueling ski passes?
Wherever you want to ski and ride and whether you plan just one week a year or every weekend, passes are a far better deal. This season reservations were required
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Taking the kids: To Alaska this summer without cruise ships
Taking a road trip in Alaska means miles and miles of majestic mountains, peaceful coastline, lush forest or flat tundra streaming past your car, RV or camper van windows
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Family ties run deep at the historic Alta Lodge
Bill Levitt fell in love with Alta when he brought his family for a ski holiday, building a house in 1954 and buying the Alta Lodge, one of the first ski lodges in the country, in 1959.
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Fine cuisine on the slopes and at the Alta Lodge
These days, the chefs say, guests tend to want lighter dishes with a more international flair and expect the Alta Lodge to accommodate all varieties of diets.
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To Orlando this spring — safely
When I last visited Walt Disney World — when I last flew — a year ago this month, no one I met was much concerned about COVID-19. They were too busy enjoying all that the Theme Park Capital of the World had to offer.
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Family traditions endure over generations at the Alta Lodge
By Eileen Ogintz ALTA, Utah — All it took was one Sports Illustrated cover to start a family tradition that has lasted more than 50…
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Yin and Yang: Alta and Snowbird ski resorts in Utah
Snowbird is known for its steeps and deeps; its cliffs, glades and moguls as well as The Cliff Lodge, which boasts one of the best spas in Ski Country
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Alta, Utah: Old-fashioned family ski resort and home of a legend
Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta is about 30 miles from Salt Lake City and enjoys a unique micro climate characterized by over 547 inches annually
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Celebrating courageous women and girls whenever you travel
March is Women’s History Month and it commemorates and celebrates the vital role women and girls have played and continue to play
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Tips for Beginner (Kids) Mountain Bikers
So you’ve got a kid, and you think it would be pretty swell if that kid was a mountain biker. Awesome!
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An Epic Family Antarctica Adventure
Antarctica is the world’s most remote and coveted destination and World Navigator is perfect for families to share a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
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Spring skiing in the year of COVID-19
In some cases, the Covid-19 restrictions have enhanced the sking experience this year, said Nick Besch, skiing with his family at Copper
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Calling all dino lovers
Now for the first time, dinosaur lovers can meet SUE outside of Chicago; Denver’s Museum of Nature & Science is the first stop
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On a (safe) spring break
Whether you want to hit the slopes in Colorado, get your theme park fix in Orlando, or laze in the giant pool overlooking the ocean at an all-inclusive in Mexico or the Caribbean, you’ve got plenty of affordable options — as long as you are comfortable traveling right now.
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Managing some romance this pandemic year
With Valentine’s Day this month and the pressure of working as well as overseeing young children and older ones’ remote schooling, everyone is desperate for some adult time, as well as a change of scene.
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Celebrating Black History Month — from home
This pandemic winter, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History kicks off Black History Month 2021 with its first virtual festival, dedicated this year to “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.”
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Gearing up the family — including the pooch — for socially distanced fun in the snow
This pandemic winter, more of us are heading outdoors for some socially distanced fun in the snow, often with the pooch and kids in tow
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Exploring new places through food—from home
For many of us, exploring new places through food is a big part of why we like to travel–from farmers’ markets to local groceries, bakeries and restaurants
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Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Ski
Every parent who happens to be a skier has a similar dream for their children: to help them fall in love with the activity.
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Learning more about presidents
The inauguration and upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday are terrific teaching moments to introduce kids to the presidents and their families, starting with something all kids love to hear about, their pets
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Escape This Winter or Spring to a Family Dude Ranch
Choosing a vacation destination this winter or spring is a lot more complicated this Pandemic year than just deciding where to go. Think Dude Ranch!
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Fun in the snow in new ways and on a budget
A growing number of families believe they can head outdoors in the snow safely — and not just to head to the downhill slopes
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On an adventure this winter
The good news is there are ways to get away safely this winter, as long as you continue to mask up and practice social distancing.
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THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING
Falcon Guides is proud to announce the release of THE KID’S GUIDE TO CAMPING (978-1-4930-57887, May 2021, paperback) By Eileen Ogintz
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Here’s to new culinary adventures!
Likely because we are stuck at home, I’ve been thinking about once-in-a-lifetime outdoor meals we’ve enjoyed on vacation.
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On a different kind of cruise (when it’s safe)
While big-ship cruises are a lot of fun, there is also growing interest for small-ship adventures that in some cases don’t cost much more than a big ship.
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Getting creative with gingerbread this holiday season
At some resorts and city hotels, you can still applaud big gingerbread house displays, but more often you will find virtual displays in this pandemic year
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Taking the kids: Missing the cheer of the Europe’s Christmas markets
Germany normally has some 2,500 holiday markets Most are canceled or virtual this year and no one is cruising
