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Blossoms of Light, Denver Botanic Gardens.
There are plenty of socially distanced options at zoos, botanic gardens and museums across the country, though you need to make reservations and purchase tickets in advance
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Taking the kids: Lighting up your holidays, safely, 12 new drive-thru displays around the country and more!
Keystone Resort in Colorado on Opening Day November 2020
Ski resorts hope that just as Americans flocked to the mountains to enjoy the outdoors safely this summer, they will this winter too and with remote school and learning, may opt to stay longer
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Taking the kids: Fun in the snow, despite COVID-19
The Maven Hotel in Denver.
As the holidays approach, there’s no better time to think about where we want to go next, once it is safe. Cheer up the family by planning a trip for next year
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Taking the kids: 10-plus Black Friday travel deals worth considering for 2021
Sad girl in COVID isolation.
I’d give anything for a traditional Thanksgiving, all hassles included. This pandemic, of course, has made us all rethink holiday planning and traditions
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Taking the kids: What about family Thanksgiving gatherings this year?
Many ski areas will open before Thanksgiving, promising to be ready with additional pandemic protocols to keep us safe.
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Taking the kids: And planning for ski season during the pandemic
Testing out Olympic ski potential at the museum in Colorado Springs
Welcome to the new 60,000-square-foot U.S Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, located at the base of Pikes Peak
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Taking the kids: To Olympic City USA
The Eagles Next Wilderness above Piney Lake
Whenever you head out to unfamiliar climes, you need to be prepared for the unexpected — a tumble on the trail, a rainstorm, a road so bumpy it leaves the back seat passengers queasy
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Taking the kids – and leaf-peeping safely
Brick-o-Treat at Legoland Florida. (Legoland Florida)
This will be a different Halloween experience with virtual or socially distant outdoor costume parades, face coverings, socially distant trick or treating, frequent hand washing and the necessity to sanitize treats, if trick or treating is allowed at all
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Taking the kids: 10 ways to celebrate Halloween safely in these strange times
On the Queens Garden hike in Bryce Canyon NP
We’re looking at the famous tall, red and pink hued Hoodoo rock formations in Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah that look different to each person who oohs and aahs over them. They stretch as far as we can see.
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Taking the kids: Fall road trip – exploring Utah’s Grand Staircase
Our rafts seen from the ancient granary
With cruises and many trips canceled, national parks have been jammed, but not on the Colorado River deep in the Grand Canyon.
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Taking the kids: A bucket list in the U.S. that few take