Family activities and, of course, horses!

Family activities and, of course, horses!

The Mattsons were so fearful this trip would also get derailed that they didn’t tell their daughters until they got to the historic White Stallion Ranch

The White Stallion Ranch experience

The White Stallion Ranch experience

If you thought a dude ranch was just about horses, think again—even a historic one like the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, owned by the True family for decades

The Cactus Garden at The Phoenician

The Cactus Garden at The Phoenician

They may sound like a mixologist’s drink names. But they are some of the different cacti here in a unique two-acre Cactus Garden at The Phoenician Scottsdale.

Scottsdale AZ: family oasis in the desert

Scottsdale AZ: family oasis in the desert

Scottsdale is a city of a lot of contradictions. Huge fancy resorts like The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and The Phoenician with huge pools, more than 50 spas

A unique Colorado experience

A unique Colorado experience

Only the huge stone fireplace is left of the Nanny’s Cabin and Camp Vigil is the kid-friendly Ranch at Emerald Valley, part of the historic Broadmoor Resort

Taking the kids: Camping

Taking the kids: Camping

Who cares if you get dirty? Who cares if you wear the same T-shirt for three days? No wonder most kids love to go camping!

Off the beaten path near Moab, Utah

Off the beaten path near Moab, Utah

Cedar Bend cabin at the Whispering Oaks Ranch that has six bedrooms, six baths, two half baths, a pool table, poker table, outdoor decks and spectacular views

Celebrating Earth Day safely all spring

Celebrating Earth Day safely all spring

As we begin to travel again (safely), many of us are paying more attention to the environment. Can you afford to go to Antarctica before more ice melts?