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  • Camp Denali: fascinating tales from three generations
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    Camp Denali: fascinating tales from three generations

    Byuser June 21, 2012July 16, 2021

    Wood showed us a film after dinner of the building of “Camp” as they call it—hauling logs with a World War II surplus jeep, sawing huge trees with hand saws, giving climbers who successfully summited the largest mountain in North America (20,320 feet!) a free spaghetti dinner.

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  • Finding new ways and places to celebrate July 4
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    Finding new ways and places to celebrate July 4

    Byuser June 21, 2012July 9, 2021

    Maybe this July 4th you’ll be home marching or watching a local parade. Maybe you’ll be visiting the relatives and cheering on nieces and nephews as they march. Maybe you’ll be celebrating some place new, joining in special and unique celebrations.

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  • A “moderate/strenuous” hike on the Denali permafrost
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    A “moderate/strenuous” hike on the Denali permafrost

    Byuser June 20, 2012July 16, 2021

    They said the views from the ridge at the top of the Tiga Trail are spectacular. We ask can we do a “moderate-slash-strenuous” hike (translation: slower). Everyone laughs and the six of us in our family—three nursing bad knees—head off with the naturalists

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  • Two weeks in Alaska: Day One on the road to Camp Denali
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    Two weeks in Alaska: Day One on the road to Camp Denali

    Byuser June 19, 2012July 16, 2021

    We’ve already seen a huge Grizzly munching on a ground squirrel, four Dall sheep, Caribou, a moose and two recently born calves, a red fox …and we’d only been in Denali National Park a few hours.

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  • Remembering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tahiti
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    Remembering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tahiti

    Byuser June 17, 2012July 10, 2021

    That trip was three summers ago and since Mel left for college, we’ve shared adventures but she’s gone off much more often on her own—as it should be. I’m glad we made it to paradise when we did.

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  • Coasters are great, but never force a child to ride
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    Coasters are great, but never force a child to ride

    Byuser June 14, 2012July 8, 2021

    If the kids balk when you get to the front of the line, walk away. Tell your child there’s always next year.

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  • First stop on a family trip to NYC — Central Park
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    First stop on a family trip to NYC — Central Park

    Byuser June 10, 2012July 2, 2023

    In my new book The Kid’s Guide to New York City, I do my best to make sightseeing in the Big Apple fun for kids as well as parents, with plenty of tips from local (play soccer in the park!) and visiting kids (try roasted nuts from a vendor! )

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  • Lots to do in the mountains and farms of Vermont in summer
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    Lots to do in the mountains and farms of Vermont in summer

    Byuser June 7, 2012July 16, 2021

    The kids have already petted a chicken (and learned they’ll eat cantaloupe, as well as worms) met the baby calves Fiona and Danika and the draft horses Joe and Jim. Certain days of the summer, kids, ages 10 to 15, can become a farm vet for a day…

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  • Really? Parents should pay more to sit next to small children?
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    Really? Parents should pay more to sit next to small children?

    Byuser June 3, 2012July 5, 2021

    I can’t agree with the “let the market decide” when it comes to forcing parents to pay extra to sit next to their preschoolers. Even worse, we’re talking about customers who may only fly once or twice a year

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  • To the Caribbean and savings in summer
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    To the Caribbean and savings in summer

    Byuser May 31, 2012July 10, 2021

    Come here in summer and you may be able to afford to vacation like the 1 percenters. Like everywhere in the Caribbean, you can save significant bucks on airfare, as well as lodging.

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  • Flying this summer?  Get smart before you go
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    Flying this summer? Get smart before you go

    Byuser May 27, 2012June 28, 2023

    Millions of children will be flying this summer. As we head into the summer vacation season, let’s all try to be nicer to our fellow passengers whatever their ages. Here are some tips for traveling parents to de-stress the experience.

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  • Five ‘uncruise’ vacations you may not have thought of
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    Five ‘uncruise’ vacations you may not have thought of

    Byuser May 24, 2012July 7, 2021

    Not to say big cruise ships aren’t a lot of fun—they are!—and often a good deal. But if you are looking for NEW ways to reconnect with your kids and with nature around water this summer, here’s how.

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  • In Virginia, a Tattoo is not what you might think
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    In Virginia, a Tattoo is not what you might think

    Byuser May 21, 2012July 8, 2021

    Traditionally a tattoo is a ceremonial military performance. The Virginia Arts Festival’s International Tattoo is a huge tribute to this tradition.

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  • Half million more of us will vacation this summer
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    Half million more of us will vacation this summer

    Byuser May 20, 2012July 17, 2021

    Memorial Day official kicks off summer vacation season and AAA says 34.8 million of us will be traveling—up 500,000 from last year. We’re not letting gas prices keep us home and most of us—almost nine out of 10 holiday travelers—will drive.

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  • Healthy food is part of the kids’ adventure at some hotels
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    Healthy food is part of the kids’ adventure at some hotels

    Byuser May 17, 2012July 16, 2021

    Finally, it appears, the hotel industry is paying attention to what traveling families have long been saying: Make kids’ menus healthier; give kids more choices!

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  • The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f
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    The Wild Side of Puerto Rico: Extreme Sports f

    Byuser May 13, 2012July 7, 2021

    ‘Snuba’ is not a typo, it’s one of the fastest growing aquatic activities that combines the best of snorkeling and scuba diving and allows you to explore coral reefs in the depths of the tropical seas without getting scuba diving certified.

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  • Orlando treats you like a VIP
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    Orlando treats you like a VIP

    Byuser May 11, 2012July 7, 2021

    Who doesn’t want to be treated like a VIP on vacation? We all do, of course, cutting lines, getting pampered, seeing what most tourists don’t. Orlando offers plenty of VIP options for the entire family—assuming you’re willing to pay extra for the privilege, of course.

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  • Interacting with the Turtles at SeaWorld Orlando
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    Interacting with the Turtles at SeaWorld Orlando

    Byuser May 10, 2012July 16, 2021

    TurtleTrek is home to adult and juvenile sea turtles, including hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, loggerhead and green sea turtles — all of whom, like Grandma, have been deemed nonreleasable by the Florida government.

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  • Family road trip
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    Accessories for your family car trip

    Byuser May 7, 2012July 16, 2021

    Find out how the right car accessories can personalize your family vehicle. From car seats to bike racks, car accessories let you do more with your family vehicle. (sponsored content)

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  • Remembering a friends getaway to Puerto Rico
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    Remembering a friends getaway to Puerto Rico

    Byuser May 6, 2012July 17, 2021

    I’m here with two old friends for a girlfriends’ getaway too and we decide Puerto Rico is a good bet—easy to reach, no passports required and plenty to do (even a big outlet mall, if you are so inclined.)

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