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    Weekly Column | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Volunteer & Service

    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

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  • 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.

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  • Our group of 22 plus guides on the OARS Salmon River trip
    Travel Diaries | Best of Taking The Kids | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Salmon River Rafting 2023 | Volunteer & Service

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

    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

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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″

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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
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    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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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    Bounce into Adventure: Creative Ways to Get Kids Excited About Their Trampoline Playtime

    ByEileen Ogintz July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

    From trampoline games and activities to outdoor exploration, there are many ways to get your kids bouncing quickly

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  • How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess
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    How to cope with yet-another holiday air travel mess

    ByEileen Ogintz June 29, 2023December 5, 2025

    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

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  • Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship
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    Learning about the world aboard a cruise ship

    ByEileen Ogintz June 28, 2023July 2, 2023

    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.

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    Celebrate July 4th at Monticello

    ByEileen Ogintz June 27, 2023June 19, 2023

    Thomas Jefferson’s home in Monticello VA holds its 61st annual Independence Day Celebration & Naturalization Ceremony July 4.

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  • Always ride with a helmet
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    Keeping the kids safe on vacation this summer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 22, 2023December 5, 2025

    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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  • The Splashpad is a popular feature at Jellystone Parks
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    Make Memories and Save Money Camping and Glamping at Jellystone Parks

    ByEileen Ogintz June 20, 2023June 27, 2023

    More than 75 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Jellystone Park is renowned for its pools, water slides, mini golf, and family activities

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  • Cheyenne Frontier Days Powwow
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    Fifteen-plus festivals to brighten your summer

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2023December 5, 2025

    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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    Retro Rides Rolls Hundreds of Classic Cars onto Navy Pier

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2023June 8, 2023

    More than 150 vehicles organized by Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum (KKAM) for the inaugural “Retro Rides” experience July 28-30

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  • View from top of The Sebastian Vail
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    Value Vacations in Summer – Vail CO

    ByEileen Ogintz June 14, 2023December 26, 2023

    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
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    Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel

    ByEileen Ogintz June 8, 2023December 5, 2025

    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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  • Kayaking at the Top of the World
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    Kayaking at the Top of the World

    ByEileen Ogintz June 8, 2023May 13, 2024

    We are in bright yellow inflatable kayaks steering with foot pedals (I feel kind of like I’m on bumper cars cruising around the fjord, the ship in the distance, crew watching us from zodiacs. As safety is always a concern here, we are given signalers to wear around our neck—should we tip over. But the kayaks are steady and the water so calm. It is only 32 degrees but with the sun shining, it feels much warmer.

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