Taking the Kids — and meeting Swiss kids

Taking the Kids — and meeting Swiss kids

“Kids should try the local food here,” says Noa Von Allmen, 12, who lives in the Swiss mountain town of Lauterbrunnen, considered the gateway to the famous Jungfrau mountain region

Adventure hiking in the Swiss Alps

Adventure hiking in the Swiss Alps

This is the start of a two-week, self-guided hiking trip arranged by Alpenwild for my husband, me and our two daughters — a rare time together now that the girls are grown

What’s new at museums for families

What’s new at museums for families

Whether you have an end-of-summer trip planned or just a few days before the school year gets into full swing, consider checking out a new museum exhibit or two

An outdoor adventure in Breckenridge

An outdoor adventure in Breckenridge

There has always been plenty to give families and their pets vacation bragging rights in Breckenridge, the historic mountain town and ski resort located about a 90-minute drive from Denver.

Exploring Maine

Exploring Maine

Maine is as famous for its wild blueberries as its lobster. Thousands of acres of wild blueberries are harvested on and around Mount Desert Island where Bar Harbor is located. If you visit in summer

Getting fit at the world’s biggest children’s museum

Getting fit at the world’s biggest children’s museum

Welcome to the new outdoor 7.5-acre Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest children’s museum, which welcomes 1.5 million visitors annually

Get ready to play big!

Get ready to play big!

Walk into Toy Story Land and you are suddenly toy-sized, surrounded by giant playthings — giant building blocks, yo-yos, board game pieces, Scrabble tiles