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Celebrating the Norse god ULLR in Breckenridge CO
By Eileen Ogintz Breckenridge, CO — Let’s all give it up for ULLR! It seems the entire town of Breckenridge CO is lining Main Street to celebrate the Norse god of snow, aka the patron saint of skiers. Ullr Fest, started 58 years ago, is back after taking a...
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- Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel June 8, 2023How you can give dad things he could use on his next Great Adventure or vacation. Maybe a tennis or golf lesson? A cooking class? The post Think outside the box for the dads who like to travel appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Kayaking at the Top of the World June 8, 2023We 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 […]user
- Celebrate NYC Pride Month at Rockefeller Center June 8, 2023The month-long celebration started in Greenwich Village over 50 years ago. Each year, it honors the trials/triumphs of the LGBTQ+ communities. The post Celebrate NYC Pride Month at Rockefeller Center appeared first on Taking The Kids.Andy Yemma
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- Family Trip of A Lifetime: To Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent June 6, 2023We walked on Wilhelmina Bay – ice three feet thick. In a zodiac, we marveled at dozens of Southern Humpback whales around us. The post Family Trip of A Lifetime: To Antarctica with Abercrombie & Kent appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Pride in Style at Hyatt Regency San Francisco June 6, 2023Hyatt Regency San Francisco is an ideal location for viewing the iconic SF PRIDE Parade, with balcony view of the festivities June 25. The post Pride in Style at Hyatt Regency San Francisco appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Skiing at Palisades Tahoe on the 4th of July Weekend June 5, 2023After a snowfall of 723 inches of snow this season, Palisades Tahoe is bringing back it's Freedom Fest event taking place July 1-4. The post Skiing at Palisades Tahoe on the 4th of July Weekend appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Visit Idaho’s new online accessibility hub June 4, 2023Hub has favorite experiences and recommendations from real adventurers with disabilities, along with connections to local resources The post Visit Idaho’s new online accessibility hub appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Grand Canyon North Rim open with limited services June 3, 2023A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline, causing limited services for visitors The post Grand Canyon North Rim open with limited services appeared first on Taking The Kids.user