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Skateboarding all summer long at Waterville Valley NH camp

Jun 18, 2013
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire may attract snowboarders in the winter months, but its skate park is bringing in skateboarders this summer! The Waterville Valley Skate Camp is run by skateboarders for skateboarders

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Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" and, coming next Spring, "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C." All of Eileen's Taking the Kids are now available for the NOOK and Kindle. Your kids will love the fun facts, games and puzzles!
Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to Orlando" has been published. It joins "The Kids Guide to New York City" and, coming next Spring, "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C." All of Eileen's Taking the Kids are now available for the NOOK and Kindle. Your kids will love the fun facts, games and puzzles!



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Check out a First Night celebration near you

December 31, 2011
Happy New Year's Eve! Check out a First Night family celebration wherever you are. Boston Celebrates its 36th First Night more →
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By rail to the Grand Canyon and save in winter

December 30, 2011
Grand Canyon Railway package rates have dropped for the winter and will drop again on Jan. 1, 2012. The rates for packages are as much as 36 percent lower during the winter season. more →
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Consider rentals instead of schlepping ski gear

December 29, 2011
If you’re heading to the slopes this winter, consider renting gear rather than schlepping your own—and paying airline baggage fees. Christy Sports, and Skiset have joined forces more →
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Over the holidays, take your kids to a museum

December 29, 2011
Queen Elizabeth II’s Wedding March, Frazier History Museum
Leave the crackers and chips at home; ditto for the carbonated drinks and smelly cheese. No, we’re not talking about what grub not to pack for your next road trip or flight. We’re talking about foods that are banned in outer space. more →
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Are you going to travel greener next year?

December 28, 2011
If you’ve made it a New Year resolution to travel greener—or if your eco-minded kids are urging you to do so—check out Greenloons, which helps families source the green vacation of their dreams more →
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Zion National Park a good winter getaway

December 27, 2011
Check out Zion in Winter at Zion Lodge in Zion National Park, where the mild temperatures enable you to get out and hike and play. The Zion in Winter Package starts at just $95 more →
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A memorable trip: to Africa and a safari

December 26, 2011
Eileen and Reggie on African Safari in 2004
Welcome to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, at 5,700 square miles bigger than the state of Connecticut and home to some of the largest prides of lion in East Africa as well as these other animals. more →
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Taking the pooch this holiday season?

December 26, 2011
Traveling with pets can be a nerve-racking adventure for first-time flyers – and even more so for their owners. Cheapflights.com offers tips more →
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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas! Take some time after the presents are open to talk about your memories of trips together this past year and where you hope to take the kids in 2012. more →
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Celebrate Chanukah in Southern California

December 24, 2011
The Chabad Jewish Centers of Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo, CA will hold their annual Chanukah Festival on December 25th, from 3-5 pm, at the Ventura Harbor more →
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