Destinations
National Park Gems
Plan ahead for your National Park family vacation. (The best lodging fills quickly.) Choose from these historic gems to add a layer of history to your outdoor adventure: Many Glacier…
The Civil Rights Trail
Embark on a journey of discovery and understanding when you and your family visit the destinations and landmarks that play a part in the American civil rights story. Here are…
5 Spring Trips You'll Want To Take
Make sure you’ve got a plan in place when Spring fever hits. It’s time to plan your getaway. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Denver. If you are seeking…
Blink and You'll Miss Buellton, California
Blink and you’ll miss Buellton, Calif., a tiny town a two-hour drive north of Los Angeles. And maybe that’s just fine with Buellton, one of those undiscovered destinations where everyone…
Off the Beaten Path in Arizona
With its iconic painted deserts and vast, seemingly endless roads, Arizona is the ultimate off-the-beaten-path destination. But visit the Grand Canyon state during the off-season, when all the visitors have…
Discovering Oregon's Coast With the Kids
Oregon’s cool and mysterious coast isn’t a what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of place. Only repeated visits allow you to discover why it’s one of America’s most underrated destinations. And on our last…
Colorado Springs: Family Style
You know Colorado, right? World-class skiing, snow-capped mountains, frigid temps. Absolutely. Yet, during a recent family trip from our mountain home to another part of the state, we were reminded…
Why Silicon Valley is an Elusive Destination
Silicon Valley draws me like a powerful magnet, with its Mediterranean climate, irresistible culture of innovation and iconic technology brands that have defined a generation. It pulls in my whole…
Mountain Town Fun Five Ways
Mountain towns in summer offer fresh air for hiking and fishing, music under the stars, great dining and active pursuits for all ages. Here are five to consider: 1. Whitefish,…
Your Island Getaway
Quick, what's the difference between a big resort hotel and the Wizard of Oz's Emerald City? Answer: A story. The wizard's creator, L. Frank Baum, was a frequent visitor to…
Wild Things: Books That Inspire Travel
As a child I loved to curl up with a good story. I still do. A good book can transport us to magical places and encourage exploration. Here are five places…
Do You Know The New Denver?
I recently spent some time rediscovering Denver. And, my how things have changed in recent years! No longer a Western outpost, the Mile High City is now an internationally recognized…