Experiencing Munich on Two Wheels…with kids
In-depth review of a family bike tour in Munich with Fat Tire Munich During our European summer adventure, we spent several days in Munich, Germany. During that time one of the big adventures was a bike tour of the...
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21 Places to Take Kids in Colorado (before they grow up)
Great Sand Dunes National Park: Sandboarding, sand sledding, sand castle and swimming!The Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest dunes in North America; a 30 square mile dune field with five sand dunes over 700 ft....
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Theatre Hikes at Chautauqua Park Boulder
This post has been updated since its original posting on August, 2014. Do you like to hike? What about see live theatre performances? Did you know you can do both at the same time? Arts in the Open, formally...
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Check-In: The Grand Lodge in Crested Butte, Colorado
Value Luxury at its Finest On a trip to Crested Butte, Colorado last week my family and I spent a few nights at The Grand Lodge. Have you stayed at this hotel in Crested Butte before? What was your...
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Snowmobiling Along the Spine of the Continental Divide
Thirty-five miles an hour never felt faster…or colder. Racing up hill on the back of the snowmobile to catch-up with the group brought tears to my eyes. Not because I was scared or sad we were behind, but the...
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12 Tips for Traveling with Seniors
My grandfather ran five miles a day and played golf until his mid 80’s. My cousin, in her mid-70’s skied ever week in Aspen during the winter months and hiked 14rs in the summer. They are two of my...
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The Best Part of Road Trips is…
The thought of road trips typically makes me cringe. I’m automatically transported back to being eight-years-old, driving across Texas in the middle of the summer, sticking to the vinyl seats. Stuck in the backseat with my sister who thought...
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Your Guide to Redstone Colorado
Have you heard of Redstone Colorado, “The Ruby of the Rockies”? With a population of 100 people, I won’t be surprised if you say no. Nestled below towering red sand stone cliffs along the Crystle River, about 20 miles...
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Top Three Things to Do in Glenwood Springs
“America’s Most Fun Small Town” has lived up to its name in my book. Yes, there are soooo many fun things to do in Glenwood Springs for adults and kids. Think rafting the Colorado River, hiking, fishing, ziplining –...
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Snow tubing, yes, but SUMMER tubing at Snow Mountain Ranch?
Snow tubing is a common activity in Colorado, but SUMMER tubing? Last week the Princesses and I hit the road for our first girls only trip. The destination was Snow Mountain Ranch to check out Colorado’s first summer tubing...
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Best Family Friendly Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
With more 355 miles of hiking trails there are a ton of options for hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park – from easy, flat lakeside strolls to VERY difficult mountain peak climbs. But narrowing it down and finding an...
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Check-In: YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center
When I think of the YMCA, I tend to think of Carolina, my spin instructor who likes to push me to my limits every week. I have never thought of the YMCA as a vacation destination, until now… Living...
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Why are you traveling with kids?
When recently asked, “Why do you travel with kids?” I realized my list was long…and pretty selfish. Having kids has definitely changed how I travel but it has not stopped me from traveling. On the contrary, now that I...
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Review of the RideSafer Travel Vest for Kids
I don’t like to lie to my kids, and I rarely if ever do. So, when we grabbed a taxi cab during a trip to Florida and had to ask Princess Two to “pretend” to be five-years-old, when she...
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Things to do with Kids in Denver: The Denver Puppet Theater
I had big plans this summer. Plans that included trying two new places every week with the Princesses. Two weekly adventures we had not yet experienced in Denver. Essentially, checking off things to do with kids in Denver on...
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Five Reasons Why High Sierra Music Festival is One of the Top Family Friendly Music Festivals
Earlier this week we shared a few of the top family friendly summer music festivals from around the world. But what about from the good old USA? My friend and summer music festival extraordinaire, Gianna Brasil-Ross has been on a quest...
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Best Vacations With Kids That Parents Will Also Enjoy
Summer can be exhasting with the kids home for three months, or at least it is for me. But as the Princesses have gotten older summer time holds a lot more activities we can ALL enjoy. Which is why...
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Plan family vacation based on family’s travel styles…and shoes?
Christmas vacation is right around the corner, and Spring Break is just a few months away meaning it’s time to start mapping out and plan family vacation. Every family is different though, so when I was sent the following...
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