Located in Central Vermont, Killington Resort is the largest ski area on the East Coast, about 3 hours from Boston. Back in 1954, state officials wanted to develop a ski resort on the second-tallest peak in Vermont’s Green Mountains, Killington…
On the western edge of Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City is a personal favorite for family fun during the winter. Visitors can stroll through quaint Tahoe City and find lots of outdoor recreation, like ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding and cross-country skiing.…
Lake Tahoe boasts over a dozen ski resorts within an hour’s drive. The Sierra Nevada mountain range of California and Nevada offers a lot of terrain and a lot of snow. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is an under-the-radar resort for…
If you’re looking for some FREE snow play, here is the place near Santa Fe. Pack your own sled or saucer, and head up into the National Forest. It’s a Northern Mexico campground and perfect for sledding. Here is free…
The kids are out of school, and the flurries are falling. If they’re climbing the walls, then get them outside. With a hill and a sled, your kids can have hours of fun; not all snowy fun costs a fortune.…
Lake Tahoe is the place on the West Coast for a winter holiday. The scenery is stunning with a lake that never freezes and outdoor activities galore. There are more than a dozen places to ski and board; however, for…
A family ski trip is a great winter vacay, especially for those with older kids. However, skiing with a family is expensive. It requires special clothes and special equipment, and that’s before you’ve bought lift tickets or arranged lessons. Planning…
With the big ski resorts opening for Thanksgiving. This is the year for a Lake Tahoe winter holiday. Spend your holiday season under birdbird skies and glistening fir trees. There are a dozen mountain resorts ringing the lake that never…
A family ski trip is one of the best winter vacations for families, especially with older teens and college students. The kids might be different ages, though preparation is still key to a successful trip. My family has been skiing…