Taking the Kids — to a fall festival

Taking the Kids — to a fall festival

There’s a lot to celebrate in fall — not the least of which is the kids getting back to school and out from underfoot. There are festivals galore

To Acadia National Park in Maine

To Acadia National Park in Maine

Welcome to the only national park in the northeastern United States. Last year, when the park celebrated its centennial, it had its busiest year in 27 years, with a record 3.3 million visitors

Taking the Kids — to see the solar eclipse on August 21

Taking the Kids — to see the solar eclipse on August 21

We’re talking about a different kind of milestone, but one equally memorable — the 2017 total solar eclipse, something that happens only rarely in this country. It’s an event they’ll remember all their lives, and should be good for many science projects to come.

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.”

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