Family Travel in the United States. Destinations, hotels, activities, and tips.
If you visit Colorado for ski season, chances are that you’ll want to visit a few of the fabulous ski resorts. The great thing is that there are quite a few ski resorts within a short drive of each other. Two very popular resorts in Colorado are Vail and Breckenridge. So if you need help…
Trying decide between visiting Steamboat Springs or Telluride? Both are incredible mountain towns in Colorado, but they are quite different. Are you wanting skiing, restaurants, hot springs, or hiking? Then compare Steamboat Springs vs Telluride to find which is the best fit for your next trip. Location of Steamboat Springs vs Telluride Steamboat Springs The…
If you are looking for an easy hike near Denver, this is the place! Hiking in Waterton Canyon with kids is really easy. It’s easy to access, it’s easy to walk, and it’s easy to go as far as you want and turn around. After debating where to go, we spent the day at Waterton…
Both Breckenridge and Telluride are awesome towns to take a ski break, a summer vacation, or a weekend away. The towns are quite different, giving off a different vibe, different things to do, and different costs. We’ve visited both towns (Telluride recently and Breck many times before) and really enjoy our visits to both, filling…
If you are heading to Glenwood Springs, Colorado then you have probably already heard about the hot springs. The pool in Glenwood is the largest hot springs pool in the world! It truly is so big. I felt a little hesitant about going to Glenwood Hot Springs with my kids. Would it be fun for…
Hanging Lake, located in Glenwood Springs, is considered one of, or even THE, most beautiful hikes in Colorado. While the destination is quite breath taking, even the journey is beautiful along the way. This gorgeous hike is often rated difficult, so many wonder if they can hike Hanging Lake with kids. We recently did this…
I’d seen these gorgeous waterfalls at Rifle Falls State Park in pictures online and always wanted to visit. But they seemed kinda far away and not near other activities we were ever doing. So when we were driving from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to visit Rifle…
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of Colorado’s 4 national parks. It is one of the lesser-visited among the 4, so I consider it to be quite a gem! With steep, deep, and beautiful canyon walls, it’s a great place to spend a day. We visited in late spring when the water was flowing…
Colorado National Monument may not be an official National Park, but it is run by the National Parks Service. It’s a dedicated space that is protected for visitors to come see the beautiful views and landscapes of western Colorado. And Bonus: It’s easy to visit Colorado National Monument with kids. But is Colorado National Monument…
Colorado is full of highways, interstates, cities…as well as back roads, windy roads, and small towns. When traveling from Colorado Springs to Breckenridge, there are a few options of which route to take and what to do along the way. Here are a few routes to take to get some scenic views, Colorado gems, and…