By Eileen Ogintz DID YOU KNOW: Desert Big Horn Sheep are seen more frequently in the Grand Canyon now that their major food source competitors—wild burros—have been removed. Great Blue Herons, seen everywhere in the canyon, are America’s largest herons. Ravens, often...
By Eileen Ogintz DID YOU KNOW: Only about 100 people had traveled by boat through the Grand Canyon by 1949–eighty years after John Wesley Powell’s historic expedition. When war-surplus inflatable craft became available, Georgie White pioneered present-day...
By Eileen Ogintz DID YOU KNOW: The Colorado River may reach speeds of 10-15 mph at steeper rapids, though average smooth water speed is 3-4 mph. It drops a total of 1,709 feet during its 278-mile journey through the Grand Canyon. BREAKFAST: Eggs to order, bacon,...
Ocean conservation nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) invites nature photographers from to enter their favorite marine wildlife image The post Pacific Whale Foundation Whale of a Photo Contest appeared first on Taking The Kids.
Explore Chicago’s neighborhoods with Chicago Children’s Theatre Walkie Talkies audio adventure tours. Five more neighborhoods added The post Walkie Talkie podcasts on Chicago neighborhoods appeared first on Taking The Kids.
Blue Flag, an international non-profit program in environmental management and sustainable actions, has certified Paradisus Los Cabos The post Environmental certification at Los Cabos resort appeared first on Taking The Kids.
If you are itching for a different late summer/fall getaway on the water, there are lots of options that won’t break your budget The post Families on a different kind of water adventure appeared first on Taking The Kids.
Guests at nearly all Kimpton hotels are now offered a free glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage with proof of a delayed or cancelled flight The post Flight delay? Refresh at Kimptons appeared first on Taking The Kids.
OARS has opened a limited number of spaces on several 2022 Grand Canyon rafting and dory trips in late summer and early fall The post Late season raft trips available at OARS appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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51 Great Ideas for Your Best Family Summer Vacation Let the sun shine this year as we present 51 of the best summer family vacation ideas ever. With the pandemic somewhat under control and Americans eager to travel again, the Allianz Global Assistance “Top 10 Summer Destinations” survey estimates travel will be up 16% over […]
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Noah’s Ark Waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells will finish this summer with an ark’s worth of special events throughout August. The post Wisconsin water park honors local heroes appeared first on Taking The Kids.