To ski country in summer when it is more affordable

To ski country in summer when it is more affordable

Hike one of Colorado’s famous Fourteeners — one of the 50-plus mountains that rise more than 14,000 feet — hike to Vail’s famous Back Bowls through a sea of wildflowers or mountain bike on miles of trails. Welcome to Vail in summer.

Taking the Kids — to family reunion central

Taking the Kids — to family reunion central

As fun as Colorado is in the summer, there’s something more important going on here at the YMCA of the Rockies. “It’s eating and joking around with all of our cousins.”

Walking in Jane Austen’s footsteps in southern England

Walking in Jane Austen’s footsteps in southern England

VisitBritain is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Austen’s death (July 18, 1817) with a year’s worth of exhibitions, talks, walks, writing competitions and performances here and elsewhere, like in Bath, where fans come to walk the streets that Austen

What’s new at theme parks this summer?

What’s new at theme parks this summer?

There is certainly lots to choose from this summer — 170 new rides, slides and experiences at 75 parks and attractions across the United States and in Canada

Up in the mountain air at The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp in Colorado

Up in the mountain air at The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp in Colorado

Cloud Camp is the historic Broadmoor resort’s highest wilderness experience. But my daughter Mel and her boyfriend Hank Lockhead – experienced backpackers—think it’s more of a luxury experience with well-appointed log cabins, beautiful bathrooms, gourmet meals…