Lake Tahoe is a winter wonderland with snow covered trees, beautiful mountain scenery and a dozen mountain resorts to enjoy a perfect ski getwawy with your loved ones. Though skiing is expensive, especially so for families with lessons, rental gear…
Top Things for a Family Ski Trip After skiing and snowboarding with kids for years, it’s still one of the best winter vacations for families, especially with older teens and college students. The kids get to explore on their own…
Load up the family and head for the hills at Lake Tahoe for a free snow play day. I’ve got three kids so I know the kids start to climb the walls when you spend too much time inside. Here’s…
I’ve got a secret to share, a FREE sleeding area in the North Lake Tahoe area. If you have your own gear, you and your kids can have hours of fun. In addition to a free sledding area, find a…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids San Diego has been a family favorite for decades. With fabulous year-round weather, families can have fun at the beaches, the parks and the museums. I’ve pulled together a list 20+…
Pack up the family and explore Santa Barbara for your next weekend getaway. The kids would love to hop aboard an Amtrak train for a stress-free way to arrive from Los Angeles. Or make it a longer trip and discover…
ALL abroad for a Royal European vacation a train ride away from Southern California in the Santa Ynez Valley. Minutes from the Pacific Ocean, find traditional foods and festivals, paired with the best of the Central California wine region. Enjoy…
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…
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.…
35 Things to do in Lake Tahoe with Kids in the Summer Straddling the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe, or Tahoe as the locals call it, offers two high seasons. Centered around outdoor fun, the winter brings deep…
Sometimes you just need to pack up your people and sit at the beach. You can read, make sand castles, fly kites, snooze, or just stare at the waves. It will all be worthwhile. For the best beaches in North…
When I saw my first baby, I promised myself my kids would see their country from tip to tip. It took twelve years and my kids saw all 50 states, one summer vacation at a time. I am so glad…