Visiting Las Vegas in Mid-June
It was bound to happen . . . I had to go to Las Vegas in summer. After 10 years in a row of going to Las Vegas in January for a conference, covid pushed the conference back to June….
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Most Family-Friendly Ski Resorts Near Denver
“Colorado” and “skiing” are nearly synonymous with most people. It’s impossible to separate the state’s rugged mountains, deep snow, and classy resorts from public perception. And that perception is mostly accurate. Colorado is home to a ridiculous amount of very…
Family Fun In Las Vegas In January On A Budget
For the past several years I’ve attended a large convention in Las Vegas. As it happens, it’s always in January or early February, which means that the weather can be iffy—sometimes pleasant, sometimes freezing, sometimes rainy. And, the hotel pools…
Why You Should Add Colorado Rafting to Your Family’s Road Trip
The best family road trips are spaced out with fun sightseeing and activities everywhere you go. Make your stop in Colorado unforgettable by experiencing the Rocky Mountains how they were supposed to be experienced: in the great outdoors. One of…
Driving Straight Across South Dakota
A trek from one end of South Dakota to the other was coming to an end in a most dramatic way. We could spot the approaching storm across the low rolling land near the border of Wyoming. The simple two-lane…
Perfect Days in Denver
Denver, Colorado, ‘the Mile High city,” has a unique geography that places it between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east, with hills and mountains to the city’s north, west, and south. If you…