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Founding fathers, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson

Taking the Kids — to Philadelphia and America’s most historic square mile

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Post published:June 20, 2019
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Philadelphia is a terrific place to celebrate our country’s birthday. Not only can you walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and mothers (maybe even meeting one or two), but you can also celebrate big time with the Wawa Welcome America Festival, starting June 29

Cow milking with Farmer Dave at The Inn at East Hill Farm

Taking the Kids — making the most of summer vacation

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Post published:June 13, 2019
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You don't have to plan every minute of summer vacation (even if you are going to Walt Disney World). The unexpected — good and not-so-good — is what make a vacation memorable. Tell that to the super-planner in your house!

Dinosaur National Monument – a great place to unplug and explore

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Post published:June 9, 2019
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Dinosaur National Monument includes 211,000 acres of wilderness across high desert peaks and river canyon across two states, Colorado and Utah.

Barb Engbretson, Eileen Ogintz and Layne Lisenbee in kayaks near Yampa Canyon wall

Is Sixty the New Forty?

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Post published:June 7, 2019
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Every one of the passengers on our 73-mile trip on the Yampa River had a different reason for being there

Doc Nicholson taking his Dory down the Yampa River

River rafting guides living their dreams

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Post published:June 6, 2019
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OARS is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season—forecast to be one of the best for white water rafting in many years because of this past winter’s abundant snowfall

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Taking the Kids — 21 ideas for Dad’s Day gifts for traveling dads

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Post published:June 6, 2019
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So how can you show your appreciation for all they do come Father’s Day? It just takes a little creativity (and not necessarily a lot of money).

Trip leader Kyle Waller leads the OARS expedition down the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument

This could be one of the best seasons ever for river rafting in Colorado – we know!

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Post published:June 5, 2019
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We just spend five days and four nights on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument with the premier river rafting outfitter OARS. Take a look at some of our photos

Top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park

Taking the Kids — to Acadia National Park

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Post published:May 30, 2019
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You have to get up really early at Acadia National Park on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and get to the top of Cadillac Mountain to see the sunrise.

Why we travel

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Post published:May 9, 2019
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The world is a huge and amazing place. It makes you feel alive when, through travel, you’re touching as much of it as you can, gaining valuable insight on what’s important to other people and why

Not your average art installation at Cornell Art Museum

The Palm Beaches: Visiting The Arts And Cultural Capital Of Florida With Kids

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Post published:May 9, 2019
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Little do visitors know that the Palm Beaches has a pulsating cultural scene with world-renown artists who come here every season to showcase their best work.