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  • 10-plus ideas for family summer adventures in ski country
    Backyard Vacations | Destinations | Families & Groups | Parks & Outdoors | Weekly Column

    10-plus ideas for family summer adventures in ski country

    ByEileen Ogintz July 2, 2015December 5, 2025

    You’ll find increasing mountain-biking options at ski resorts across the country, whatever your level. You’ll also find free kid-friendly activities, festivals, farmer’s markets, mini and disc golf, tennis, challenge courses or, of course, the chance to hike, fish and river raft.

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  • A Very Special Destination Wedding
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    A Very Special Destination Wedding

    ByEileen Ogintz June 25, 2015July 2, 2023

    Like one in four American couples getting married this year, according to research by TheKnot.com, my daughter, Reggie Yemma, and her new husband, Dan Foldes, opted for a destination wedding

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  • Lake Tahoe On a Budget: The Beach Retreat & Lodge
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    Lake Tahoe On a Budget: The Beach Retreat & Lodge

    ByEileen Ogintz June 22, 2015July 12, 2021

    Lake Tahoe is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world, with a full menu of recreational options to match its grand size. Combine the cobalt blue water with miles of pristine nature trails and you’ve got a perfect match for lovers of the great outdoors.

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  • To Rocky Mountain National Park as it celebrates its centennial
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    To Rocky Mountain National Park as it celebrates its centennial

    ByEileen Ogintz June 18, 2015July 15, 2021

    Rocky Mountain National Park is one giant outdoor playground offering more than 350 miles of hiking trails, many from Trail Ridge Road, 114 mountain peaks and 147 lakes that stretch 415 square miles between Estes Park and Grand Lake.

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  • A whirlwind trip to the parks and great memories
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    A whirlwind trip to the parks and great memories

    ByEileen Ogintz June 15, 2015July 8, 2021

    The whirlwind parks tour continues at Universal Studios Hollywood and Knott’s Berry Farm. Heading home with an armful of souvenirs, Hannah says: “I had such a great time with my dad and will always remember this trip with him.”

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  • A father-daughter trip to the parks and beaches of Southern California
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    A father-daughter trip to the parks and beaches of Southern California

    ByEileen Ogintz June 14, 2015July 10, 2021

    Ten-year-old Hannah Sitzman is a serious and competitive gymnast who only gets one week off her training a year. So she and her Dad Mike made the most of every day on a whirlwind visit to the parks and beaches around Los Angeles recently.

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  • 21 ways to show your Dad some love on summer vacation!
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    21 ways to show your Dad some love on summer vacation!

    ByEileen Ogintz June 11, 2015July 10, 2021

    As Father’s Day coincides with the start of the summer vacation season, I figured there’s no better time to offer some suggestions to up dad’s fun quotient on vacation, which is a much better idea than yet another Father’s Day tie, or an IOU, accompanied by a charming kid’s drawing.

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  • The Buccaneer on St. Croix USVI
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    Ten fabulous Caribbean summer deals for families

    ByEileen Ogintz June 4, 2015July 7, 2021

    Looking for a summer beach bargain?

    You know, somewhere with white sand beaches, clear blue water and plenty of activities to keep everyone happy — paddle-boarding, giant sand castle building, boogie-boarding and snorkeling. Let’s not forget kayaking.

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  • Visiting Universal Orlando as it celebrates its 25th year
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    Visiting Universal Orlando as it celebrates its 25th year

    ByEileen Ogintz May 28, 2015July 15, 2021

    The shop windows are full of surprises, like the self-knitting needles. There’s the towering dragon that breathes fire, the Escape from Gringotts ride through the Gringotts vaults and the chance to chat up the Knight Bus conductor and the shrunken head hanging from the rearview mirror

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  • How families can benefit from getting off the tourist track in Mexico
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    How families can benefit from getting off the tourist track in Mexico

    ByEileen Ogintz May 21, 2015July 17, 2021

    Yes, there has been a recent State Department warning about travel to Mexico. But here in what is a tourist destination — albeit one less busy than Cancun or Puerto Vallarta, we certainly feel safe amid vacationing Mexican families.

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