When I knew my family and I would be spending time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park, I immediately looked for an OARS trip to take in the area. After our five-day Rogue River rafting trip with OARS, it was the easy choice. OARS … [Read more...]
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The way to see Grand Teton National Park with kids: OARS Jackson Lake 2-Day Trip
May 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 14): Grand Teton Horseback Ride
July 10, 2010 by 1 Comment
On Day 14, we treated Nate and Calvin to a horseback ride through the Tetons (something they'd been wanting to try since Glacier National Park). Luckily, Colter Bay Village has stables on-site, making it easy! We made reservations at the … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 13): Hidden Falls Hike, Grand Teton NP
July 9, 2010 by 2 Comments
On Day 13, we set off from Colter Bay Village Resort to hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point on Jenny Lake. This two mile (each way) moderate hike culminates near the Jenny Lake ferry boat shuttle dock on the far side of Jenny Lake, where … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 12): Colter Bay Village, Grand Teton
July 8, 2010 by 7 Comments
Day 12 found us crossing the national park border from Yellowstone to Grand Teton to check in at Colter Bay Village Resort. Located within the park boundary and managed by Grand Teton Lodge Company (go through them when booking), Colter Bay … [Read more...]
Best family vacations during a time of social distancing
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
If you’re an adventurous family, you're probably itching to travel again. Travel is coming back, but it will look different than in the past. We took an amazing rafting trip--and felt completely safe--in the midst of CV-19, for instance. Then, we … [Read more...]
Best Mountain Towns: Jackson Hole Wyoming
September 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Ready for a Western vacation in a breathtaking setting? Jackson, Wyoming is one of the best vacation towns for families, in any season. We love to visit in summer, where we can base ourselves in Jackson to explore Grand Teton National Park, the Snake … [Read more...]
25 travel blogger-approved road trip itineraries
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ready to hit the road this summer with your crew? The open road awaits, and nothing beats a good road trip. If you're not sure where to go, or simply want a vetted and approved itinerary to follow, read on! I asked travel bloggers across the US and … [Read more...]
Three best road trip itineraries for active families
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
No matter how much we vacation, road trips remain one of our favorite modes of travel. Why? Road trips offer a sense of adventure and freedom that's hard to beat. Plus, they're often more affordable, more flexible, and allow us to see … [Read more...]
Five resort towns with 4th of July parades
June 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
Due to summer travel plans, we usually spend 4th of July away from home. Sometimes, missing our hometown 4th of July parades bums the kids out, so wherever we find ourselves, we try to seek out the local parade festivities. As a result, we've … [Read more...]
25 Unplugged family vacation ideas
May 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When planning your next family vacation, do you daydream about a mythical place when cell service drops to zero and the front desk staff has no WiFi code to give? Such places exist, and they’re ripe for family adventure! From budget-friendly to … [Read more...]
