What to do in Tahoe City with Kids Explore Tahoe City on the western shore of Lake Tahoe with lots of wintertime fun for all. Find ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing trails and more in the quaint mountain hamlet, minutes from the…
It’s the hottest, lowest and largest national park in the lower 48. Extreme might describe a summer visit where all living things keep to the shade. Though a winter visit can be sublime with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.…
Head to a land rich in outdoor recreation, mid-century modernism and mindful relaxing. The desert and springs around Joshua Tree make a quick weekend destination. Find tours, soaks and hikes along with pleasant weather fall to spring. Hotels.com wanted me…
Just outside Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, offers a glimpse into two different desert ecosystems. An easy getaway from from Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, Joshua Tree offers hiking, bouldering, night sky viewing and camping. Best explored from…
35 Things to do in Lake Tahoe with Kids in the Summer Hotels.com wanted me to share my favorites in Lake Tahoe. I’ve been exploring Lake Tahoe since the late 90s and it’s still one of my favorite places in…
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a California gem that boasts fewer crowds than Sequoia or Yosemite. Yet it offers all the scenery plus volcanoes. The legendary volcanic activity of the Cascade Mountain Range is just to the north. And Lassen…
Where to Take Kids Skiing in Lake Tahoe Squaw Valley is a legendary Olympic resort in Lake Tahoe boasting 6,500 acres to explore. And its runs top lists across the world, like the KT-22. It’s a bucket list destination for…
A perfect day is a day spent at the beach. And for some of the best beaches in North America, head to Southern California. Find beaches with amusement parks, wide sandy beaches perfect for playing, surfing beaches and beach campsites.…
Lake Tahoe straddles the border of California and Nevada and boasts some of the best winter terrain in North America. As the host of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, Tahoe offers a bucket list winter destination. For a perfect winter…
Granlibakken-Tahoe offers an intimite ski resort and sledding hill, perfect for families that need a small and inexpensive resort. It features two ski lifts and a sledding hill so families can have one kid on the bunny hill and another…
Lake Tahoe offers a magical wonderland for the holiday season. The snow-crusted fir trees look like a holiday card so pack up the family and celebrate in Lake Tahoe. With torchlight parades, sleigh rides and Santa sightings, the resorts ringing…
California beach camping has been on my bucket list for years. Though planning is necessary especially when tents are off-limits on the beach due to wind issues. A RV is the best option for fun and functionality. So JUCY RV…