As the top lake destination in the U.S., Lake Tahoe straddles the border of Nevada and California and offers a year-round destination centered around outdoor fun. From summertime’s water sports, mountain biking and hiking, Tahoe, as the locals call it,…
The crisp mountain air with fields of wildflowers along with the granite topped mountain peaks draws families to the mountains for a summer getaway. Ideal for families who enjoy time spent outdoors with lots of hiking, camping and together time…
U.S. cities are top destinations for older kids, especially teens. For your next getaway, tell the kids you are stargazing then hand them sunglasses and a bathing suit. For a getaway that blends the stars and the beach along with…
For those who want a national park getaway close to LA, there are more than a handful of parks a few hours away. Park goers can enjoy nature with its serenity from the towering trees of the Sierra Nevada mountains…
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley and an easy trip from Southern California, Solvang offers a quaint small town to explore with Danish roots. With traditional Old World architecture along with Danish food and festivals, paired with the best of…
After traveling with kids for years, I know they love records. Death Valley National Park holds a lot of records. It is largest national park in the lower 48 with the hottest temperature recorded and the lowest elevtion in the…
In Southern California, minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park protects two different desert ecosystems. An easy park to explore on a road trip, road trippers can drive from one-way through the park in a couple of hours. For…
A beach day soothes people so plan a trip to one of the Best Beaches in the US this year. The US features 100,000 miles of coastline according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Beach goers have lots of…
From Santa Barbarba to San Diego, California beaches come in all sizes and specialities. Some beaches are best for water sports, some offer animal watching and other don’t even have sand. Beach goers can sit in a longer and read,…
It’s a cliche though it feels like the truth, time flies after you have kids. One day you are craddling a newborn and the next you are loading up the SUV bound for college. When I saw my first baby,…
If you are visiting Claremont, California, with teens, chances are you are going on college tours. Recently my teen daughter and I decided to make it a girls weekend while touring several of the colleges in Claremont. We started with a…
Straddling the border of Nevade and California, Lake Tahoe is a winter wonderland with glistening powder, towering evergreens and a lake that never freezes. With its easy drive from major West Coast cities, it’s been a top destination for a…