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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
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    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
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    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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    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

    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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