by Melynda Harrison - Atop gentle horses saddled by the expert staff at Brooks Lake Lodge, my family climbs into an impossibly beautiful meadow in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming. With a background of striated cliffs, a creek running over a mountain edge into a thin cascade, and late summer wildflowers hanging on for just a little longer all around us, I decided this might … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary – 14 Must-Stops Along Route 1
by Jennifer Fontaine - An epic summer Pacific Coast Highway road trip is as American as warm apple pie ala mode, but the intricacies of planning accommodations and outdoor activities along the famous Route 1 one can prove a bit more challenging than simply following grandma’s recipe. Complex itineraries, careful budgeting, and a thousand hours of in-car entertainment can take … [Read more...]
10 Best Kids Water Shoes Under $50 | 2019 Expert Buying Guide
10 Best Kids Water Shoes Overview: Merrell Kids' Hydro 2.0 Kids Water SandalsAquakiks Water Kids Water ShoesTeva Tidepool Kids Water SandalsStride Rite Made 2 Play Phibian Kids Water Shoespediped Flex Canyon Kids Water SandalsiPlay Kids Swim ShoesKEEN Newport H2 Kids Water SandalsFresko Kids Water Shoesnorocos Kids Swim ShoesThe ORIGINAL MINNOW DESIGNS Kids Swim … [Read more...]
Door County, Wisconsin: Top Hotels, Campgrounds & Family Activities
by Jean Grant - Door County is the thumb of Wisconsin’s “mitten” and a popular Midwest vacation spot, a half-day’s drive from Chicago and Minneapolis. Door County hotels and campgrounds welcome bicyclists, hikers, boaters, kayakers, and food connoisseurs alike to gather on the 70-mile long peninsula, known for its lighthouses, scenic vistas, quiet ambiance and family adventures … [Read more...]
Oregon State Parks: A Family Guide to Hiking, Camping, & Exploring
by Todd Holcomb - Pull up the state of Oregon on Google Maps and you’ll see a lot of green scattered across its diverse landscape, but that’s not all federal land. Some of the most interesting and beautiful spots to get away with the family are waiting among Oregon State Parks' many stunning natural, scenic, and historic recreational sites. The Oregon Parks and Recreation … [Read more...]
