Where else can you enjoy the exhilaration of whitewater rafting while also taking in some of the most stunning scenery in the United States? Forests, mountains, and a variety of wildlife make whitewater rafting on the Snake River a must for visitors to the Grand Tetons. The river goes past the Tetons. It travels all […]

Grand Teton National Park boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley floors, mountain meadows, alpine lakes and the rising peaks of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Located just north of Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park has a diverse and long-standing history. That history includes human use from more than 11,000 years ago. Nomadic Indians, American […]

Thank you to President Ulysses S. Grant for signing the Yellowstone National Park Act which established Yellowstone as the very first national park in the United States. This national park opened back in 1872 and people have been thoroughly enjoying visiting there ever since. How large is Yellowstone National Park you ask? Keeping in mind […]

Jackson Lake is one of the lakes that you will find within the Grand Teton National Park, which is partially in Wyoming. This is a natural lake that was formed when the Jackson Lake Dam was constructed back in 1911. The dam has been expanded since that time. The lake was even completely rebuilt in […]

Alaska is known for its quirky festivals and celebrations. The creativity of the locals seems to bloom during the long winter months. I have discovered some events that range from unusual to downright odd. 7 Quirky Festivals and Celebrations in Alaska The Cordova Ice Worm Festival The Cordova Ice Worm Festival has been held in […]

Cruises in Alaska are so much fun, especially for family vacations! However, as you are thinking about your cruise in Alaska, you must decide whether a big ship or a small ship is best. Every family seems to have its own preference. And if you have never experienced one option over the other, you may […]

When the calendar flips to December, it’s time to get the tree up or menorah out, the cookies baked and ready to eat and share, plan out the holiday concert schedule, and finalize the sleeping arrangements for everyone coming home for Christmas. For many of my clients, the desire to escape all the hassle of […]

Have you ever tried Fly Fishing? Are you looking for a family vacation in Oregon? Traveling to the Umpqua River in Oregon will allow you to conquer specific challenges like fly fishing. There are even more things to do in this area though, so you can easily fill a few days for a family getaway […]

Unless you have had your head buried in the sand for the past couple of years, you are probably aware that Ocean Cruising, with its bellyflop contests and buckets of beer, is slowly giving way to a more “civil” mode of travel –River Cruising. Most commonly thought of in Europe, on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, […]

As a family travel expert, I am passionate about creating all-inclusive national park vacations for busy families.  I have teamed up with companies that have earned top honors for creating the best national park vacations for over 25 years. Over that time, I’ve learned a few things about planning all-inclusive adventure vacations at our national […]