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 is just that good at what they do. I’ve already talked about what sets OARS apart. In a nutshell, the guides are professionals but also become … [Read more...]
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Four days in the Canadian Rockies: Jasper and Banff National Park road trip
May 10, 2021 By
It's very hard to plan a trip to the Canadian Rockies. Why? No matter how ambitious your itinerary, there's always one more place to visit just a few kilometers down the road. But if you do have to scale your trip to under one week, here's how to spend four days in and around Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway, during a Jasper and Banff National Park road trip. Start in Jasper: The small … [Read more...]
Ways to elevate your ski day: backcountry ski excursions, clinics and more
January 14, 2021 By
If you generally ski lift-served terrain (hopefully with your family!) but find yourself routinely wanting to elevate your ski day with a little more adventure, there are some very obtainable and accessible ways to do so! Whether you've already skied everything you can in the front-country (on-piste terrain) at your favorite ski resort or simply want to learn more about ways to maximize your ski … [Read more...]
Best subscription boxes for holiday gift giving
December 16, 2020 By
Subscription boxes make for excellent holiday gifts! If you're looking for the perfect subscription boxes for the traveling family in your life, we have you covered. We've curated a list of what we consider the best gift box subscriptions for holiday gift giving: Local Box: As much as I'm a fan of outdoor gear, Local Box has risen to become my favorite gift box subscription for travelers. Why? … [Read more...]
10 easy ways to decorate your hotel room for the holidays
December 4, 2020 By
The Pit Stops for Kids crew will be spending the holidays in a Tahoe vacation home this year, so I'm making plans now to make our stay as festive as we'd enjoy at home. If you, too, will be spending your winter holidays away from home, we have 10 easy ways to decorate your hotel room for the holidays...or any condo or vacation home! Decorate condo or hotel room windows or porch with a string … [Read more...]
Day hikes in Joshua Tree National Park: Hiking off-trail
November 13, 2020 By
During a time when many vacations are not possible, outdoor activities in road trip-accessible locations offer the ability to safely social distance. Hotels.com asked me to share my favorite activities and tips for exploring the outdoors near Joshua Tree, so start here as you plan a safe and responsible vacation. I love a guiding company that doesn’t ‘dumb down’ experiences for guests. Joshua Tree … [Read more...]
Pit Stops for Kids’ Pre-Road Trip Checklist
October 12, 2020 By
As my family and I gear up (literally speaking!) for our upcoming 22-day road trip throughout the western states, piles of equipment, duffel bags, coolers, and the like are starting to dot the landscape of our family room. As I always wonder before an extended trip, I've been asking myself: is this all really going to fit into our minivan? Somehow, it always does. The key to this magic trick? … [Read more...]
Outdoor adventure road trip: 30 days on an outdoor adventure itinerary
June 22, 2020 By
Our absolute favorite type of travel involves an outdoor adventure itinerary, the longer the better! However, even we don't cherish the idea of roughing it continuously for weeks on-end. While we will be spending a full week (or more) on the PCT with kids soon, we opted to plan the rest of our summer outdoor adventures with a little more comfort in mind. Here's how we'll be spending 30 days on an … [Read more...]
Georgia road trip: Five pit stops from the mountains to the coast
May 27, 2020 By
The following is a guest post by Sue Rodman, managing editor of 365 Atlanta Family. Why rush to get to your destination when there is so much to see and do along the way? For those who like to enjoy the journey, we’ve put together a Georgia road trip that will take you on winding mountain roads, zipping along the highways, and cruising toward the sunshine coast. Yes, Georgia does have a coast, and … [Read more...]
Gift-free holiday: Why we opted for no presents at Christmas
November 11, 2019 By
When we decided the best time for our family's bucket list trip to Europe was Christmas break, we, as parents, realized how unrealistic it would be to buy Christmas presents on top of the cost of the trip. While we would be budget traveling through Europe, we would still spend far more than the average amount we set aside for holiday spending. In addition, it simply wouldn't be practical to try to … [Read more...]
