Glacier National Park has many claims to fame: not only does it feature actual glaciers, but it’s also a World Heritage Site, a Biosphere Reserve, the world’s first International Peace Park, and the world’s first International Dark Sky Park. It’s … Continued
Got kids? Looking for things to do in Leavenworth, Washington? Then hightail it to the Nutcracker Museum, I say! Leavenworth is heavy on Christmas shops and German food and beer. I personally enjoy all of these things, but they can … Continued
Thinking of taking your family on one of those adventure-of-a-lifetime multi-day whitewater rafting trips? Well, I finally pulled the trigger and did it this summer, so if you’re planning your first whitewater rafting trip with kids, here’s your chance to … Continued
The Great Salt Lake is one of Mother Nature’s most fantastic creations, a briny swimming pool filled with pretty colors, and Antelope Island is the largest of the 10 islands within it. Many people head to Antelope Island State Park … Continued
During the COVID-19 pandemic, everything initially shut down, including our public lands. This was very painful for those of us who are used to spending lots of time outdoors. Thankfully, many of the national parks are opening back up again…but … Continued
COVID-tripping? Pandemic on the road? Corona-in-the-backseat? I am failing miserably at coming up with a clever term for road tripping in the time of COVID-19, but since lots of us are doing it this summer, I wanted to offer some … Continued
Akershus Fortress was my family’s favorite place to visit in Oslo, hands down. My kids love history, weapons, castles and lots of room to run their legs and their imaginations. I love places that don’t cost us an arm and … Continued
Visiting Hurricane Ridge is easy. Hurricane Ridge is the one mountainous area in Olympic National Park with a parking lot, meaning you can drive up into the Olympic Mountains, rather than laboriously climbing them on a week-long backpacking trip. Hurricane Ridge … Continued
Listen, if you want to visit Norway for some Viking cosplay, or because you really love reindeer sausage and lutefisk, or to go on some crazy 14-hour midnight hike, I’m not here to judge. But I had my own reasons … Continued
Trollstigen is Norwegian for “troll ladder,” which instantly makes this twisty mountain highway more interesting to kids. Trollstigen is Norway’s most visited scenic drive, and it pops up on many top ten lists of things to do in Norway. I … Continued