This gateway community in the Lake Tahoe region is located along Interstate 80. With its convenient location, it’s a frequent stop for those driving in from the Bay Area. With outdoor activities including several ski resorts, Truckee is a popular…
Located on the west side of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City is a personal favorite for family fun during the winter. Visitors of all ages can stroll quaint Tahoe City and find lots of outdoor activities like ice skating and sledding. With…
Imagine spending your holiday season at Lake Tahoe with its glistening fir trees and bluebird skies. This year is shaping up to be a great season, with lots of snow anticipated. Many of the ski resorts will open for skiing…
For a family winter getaway extraordinaire, head to Lake Tahoe. With a lake that never freezes and outdoor activities galore, Lake Tahoe is the place of the West Coast. For some free fun in the North Lake Tahoe area, Here…
The kids are out of school and getting antsy. It’s the holidays, and you don’t want to spend any more cash. This is when you need a cool free sledding spot in the Lake Tahoe area. It is close to…
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…
Lake Tahoe has been my winter getaway of choice for years with snow covered trees, beautiful mountain scenery and a lake that never freezes. The Lake Tahoe Basin offers a dozen mountain resorts and skiing is expensive, especially so for…
Maybe just as popular as the beaches, the California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. Though at home in several parks across the state, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit…
Located high about the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs find an mountaintop oasis with cool breezes and a pine forest. To reach this oasis, climb aboad the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for a desert escpape including wintertime snow. With a…
It’s a top attraction in the U.S., yep a notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list. Though shouuld you visit Alcatraz with kids? Well, on a recent West Coast road trip, my kids, 9, 13…
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…
My teen will be headed out to college soon so we need to tour some perspective colleges. She loves the sun of the Southern California, especially around Los Angeles. With the weather and the beaches, SoCal is a hit with…