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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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  • With the Southern Humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay
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    Family Trip of A Lifetime: To Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent

    ByEileen Ogintz June 6, 2023October 17, 2023

    We walked on Wilhelmina Bay – ice three feet thick. In a zodiac, we marveled at dozens of Southern Humpback whales around us.

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    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Fishing Charter for a Family Trip

    ByEileen Ogintz June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

    A fishing trip is one of the best ways to spend time together as a family, creating unforgettable memories while enjoying the great outdoors

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  • Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History
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    Why you should include museums in your summer plans

    ByEileen Ogintz June 1, 2023December 5, 2025

    Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit

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  • Family snorkeling together in Hawaii
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    Where are your summer adventures going to take you?

    ByEileen Ogintz May 25, 2023December 5, 2025

    The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day

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  • Lower Salmon canyons white water rafting
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    Family Magic Rafting Trips With ROW Adventures

    ByEileen Ogintz May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

    These five-day trips on Idaho’s Salmon River are exclusive to families – you can’t join if you don’t bring a child!

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  • Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?
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    Camping, RVing, or Glamping this summer?

    ByEileen Ogintz May 18, 2023December 5, 2025

    Camping now accounts for one-third of the leisure travel market with campers spending more than $52 billion last year.

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  • Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs
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    Denver Art Museum: Engaging families with free and interactive programs

    ByEileen Ogintz May 16, 2023July 9, 2023

    Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing

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  • Holland America's Westerdam in Glacier Bay
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    See Alaska by Sea with Carnival Corp Cruise Lines

    ByEileen Ogintz May 15, 2023May 19, 2023

    According to Travel Alaska, 1.65 million tourists will visit this summer, more than half on 60 large and small cruise ships.

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  • In search of apples at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska.
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    Touring Alaska far from the crowds but close to wildlife

    ByEileen Ogintz May 11, 2023December 5, 2025

    Our small UnCruise ship, known for Alaska wilderness experiences, enabled us to kayak and hike away from crowds, but get close to the bears

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