In the panhandle of Idaho, high above Lake Pend Oreille and the picturesque town of Sandpoint sits Schweitzer Mountain Resort. While many people know Schweitzer as a ski destination, summer on the mountain has much to offer the active outdoor family from late June until early September. Find miles of trails to explore, ripe huckleberries to pick, free lawn games to play, sprawling vistas to gaze … [Read more...]
Missouri with kids: Eco Adventure Ziplines
November 6, 2017 By
If you’re crossing the state of Missouri on I-70, plan ahead to make a pit stop at Exit 175 (Hermann/New Florence). Five miles off the highway is Eco Adventure Ziplines. It's a perfect introduction to high-flying adventure for first timers as well as a great attraction for more experienced high-flyers interested in the natural beauty of this area. From booking to departure, this is an … [Read more...]
Aerial adventure in St. Louis: Go Ape-St. Louis
June 9, 2017 By
Driving through beautiful Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in St. Louis, you could be forgiven for thinking you've stumbled across an Ewok village. Actually, it's Go Ape-St. Louis, an aerial obstacle course with ziplines. The Go Ape experience Our treetop adventure began with check-in at the red barn, where the attendant holds keys, wallets, and phones behind the counter for safe … [Read more...]
Summer activities at Utah ski resorts: What’s open right now
June 29, 2016 By
We love visiting ski resorts in the summer. We've visited Northstar California for mountain biking, played on ropes courses at Jiminy Peak and Big Sky, and have returned to Park City Mountain Resort several times to bike, zip line, hike, and enjoy Park City without the snowy backdrop. Ski resorts are the perfect road trip pit stop in summer, as their lodging is often 'on sale'. Utah's ski resorts … [Read more...]
