If given the opportunity to visit the Sled Dog Discovery and Mushers' Camp in Juneau Alaska, take it! It may well be the best Juneau day excursion for kids. This scenic camp deep in the Tongass National Rain Forest is a 30 minute bus ride from the Juneau cruise terminal (a camp driver will pick you up), and once there, visitors are treated to dog heaven. (Note: you should probably like dogs to … [Read more...]
Juneau Alaska with kids: lesser known Mt. Roberts Tramway hiking
September 2, 2013 By
If you're experiencing Juneau Alaska with kids, you're most likely arriving by cruise ship. If you're very lucky, you're cruising via a small-ship cruise, disembarking ahead of the masses, but even if you're onboard a large cruise ship, families can escape the crowds of downtown Juneau. The trick is getting kids to pass up the Juneau souvenir shops lining the dock in favor of harder-to-reach but … [Read more...]
Sitka day trips: Allen Marine Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest
August 30, 2013 By
Sitka Alaska has many attractions for families, but if time is tight and you only have one day to experience one of many Sitka day trips, spend it on the water of Sitka Sound with Allen Marine. Allen Marine has been running their wildlife tours for over 40 years, making them an authority on Sitka and wildlife and marine life viewing. Alaskan Native owned and operated, the company guarantees … [Read more...]
Sitka Alaska hotel review: Totem Square Hotel and Marina
August 28, 2013 By
Wondering where to stay in Sitka Alaska? Read on for our Sitka Alaska hotel review. The Totem Square Hotel and Marina is ideally located right on the harbor, with beautiful views of Sitka Sound and within walking distance of everything in town. The amenities at the Totem Square are average at best--expect the most standard of motel rooms, but the location and the on-site restaurant more than … [Read more...]
Things to do in Sitka Alaska with kids: three not-to-miss attractions
August 26, 2013 By
Whether you're embarking upon an Alaska cruise from Sitka or charting a fishing excursion, there are multiple things to do in Sitka Alaska with kids. The town is rich in Russian and Tlingit (Alaska Native) history, and is a bustling fishing port to this day. Be sure to schedule at least one extra day in town to explore the natural, historical, and cultural sights. Sitka boasts 8,500 residents, but … [Read more...]
Summer activities at Utah Olympic Park
August 16, 2013 By
If you're staying in Park City, Utah in summer, definitely take time away from historic downtown and your resort pool to play for the day at Utah Olympic Park. Fun in winter, the park is even more action-packed during the summer months. Here's what you can expect in terms of summer activities at Utah Olympic Park. See Olympians training: The park was built for the 2002 Olympic Games, and remains a … [Read more...]
Back-to-School family travel ideas
August 13, 2013 By
If you're lucky, you may have time for one more family vacation weekend before the kids have to hit the books. Ease into fall with these back-to-school family travel ideas, and if you can't travel, use our Little Passports promo code to keep the love of travel alive all year! Kids will begin learning before school is in session, whether or not they can enjoy one last summer trip. Visit a local … [Read more...]
Days Inn Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis Wyoming
August 9, 2013 By
Pulling up to the Days Inn Hot Springs State Park in the town of Thermopolis Wyoming, I was instantly reminded of family road trip motels of my childhood. This Days Inn certainly has a 'slice of Americana' feel with its traditional motel layout, aging exterior, and eclectic decor, and like all good American roadside motels, has a personality of its own. In the Days Inn Hot Springs State Park's … [Read more...]
Visiting Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis Wyoming
August 7, 2013 By
Approximately two hours outside of Cody, Wyoming and 2.5 from Yellowstone National Park, the town of Thermopolis Wyoming plays host to Hot Springs State Park, the oldest state park in Wyoming. Families may find themselves passing through en route to either aforementioned destination, and Thermopolis' unique attractions make it an excellent pit stop. Upon entering Hot Springs State Park, you'll … [Read more...]
What to do in Cody Wyoming with kids: a night out at the Cody Nite Rodeo
August 5, 2013 By
They don't call Cody, Wyoming the Rodeo Capital of the World for nothing. Every night in Cody from June 1 through August 31, the Cody Nite Rodeo is held at Stampede Park. That's right…every single night! This Western town is rodeo crazy, and after a night under the lights in the park with the backdrop of rocky bluffs overlooking the Shoshone River, you'll understand why. The Nite Rodeo is two … [Read more...]
