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Family Travel, the Outdoors & Parenting

Mountain Towns of Colorado

The mountain towns in Colorado make fantastic destinations for family vacations. Colorado boasts unmatched access to outdoor recreation as well as history and culture. Discover our ultimate guide to Colorado mountain towns!

Holiday Gift Guide

Struggling to come up with a meaningful gift for your loved ones? We have gift ideas for those who aspire to be writers, families who love to travel, the ultimate Star Wars fans and more!

Work With Us

We are storytellers, the voice of a trusted traveling family creating authentic content. We blog here, freelance for both print and web publications, create video content on our YouTube channel and share it through a multitude of social channels along the way.

National Parks & Monuments

This summer the outdoors and national parks have become a place to enjoy nature and socially distance. Here's what you need to know about some of our favorites.

Vail Winter 2022-2023: What to Know!

The past few Vail winters have all been a bit different. The Pandemic required some social distancing adjustments. Vail didn’t get to fully take advantage of new snow making investments until last winter. And, likely staffing shortages will continue into

Best Ski Resorts in Colorado for Beginners

Does your family ski? We live in Colorado within an hour or so drive to a variety of ski resorts. Our kids have grown up skiing from a young age and have experienced lessons at Ski Cooper and Beaver Creek.

Grand Junction CO: Where to Stay, Play & Dine

Located at the far western slope of Colorado, at the base of Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction CO is known for outdoor activities and never-ending vistas. It is also home to Colorado’s wine country and Palisade Peaches. It is the

Costa Rica Waterfalls

Costa Rica has so many stunning natural characteristics for you to experience, including impressive volcanoes, winding rivers, tropical rain forests, and stunning waterfalls. Several of the Costa Rica waterfalls that you’ll find there are surrounded by epic scenery that is

Essentials for Long Haul Flights

Taking that dream trip to Europe, Asia, or maybe the Maldives? Chances are that you will end up on a long haul flight or two. Sitting in a confined space for an extended period of time is hard. So, how

Air Mile Travel: How to Earn and Travel Using Points and Miles

Over the years I’ve flown on points and miles several times. But it wasn’t until more recently that I realized the potential that there is to earn this currency in ways other than just flying. A bucket list trip to

A Trip Down Memory Lane in Stavanger, Norway

The places we live and people around us shape who we become. I don’t know if I knew exactly how true this was until I had the fortune to be able to return to my hometown of Stavanger, Norway. I

Things to Do in Santa Fe with Kids

Santa Fe is one of those destinations you may think of as not being kid friendly. However, for any family with an interest in history, culture and art it is the perfect place to ignite your kids’ imagination. There are

Lake Granby Colorado: What to Know

Lake Granby is the third largest lake in Colorado. The lake is home to several fish, including sockeye salmon and various trout species, making it the perfect spot for fishing enthusiasts. It’s a fun spot to visit with the family

Ice Bumper Cars: Fun for All

You know what it’s like to ride bumper cars at the local amusement park or fair. But have you ever had the chance to ride on ice bumper cars before? If not, you’re missing out on a fun and exciting

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