Summer's over, but show of hands: who's still on the road? We are, every weekend we can get away, plus more that are dedicated to sports-related travel. When we're on the road as a family, eating plays an important role. Not only does food serve as a … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 23): Embassy Suites Sacramento
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We spent our last night on the road at the Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade (100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento CA). Embassy Suites is a favorite hotel chain of mine due to their high quality amenities, top-notch service, and the extras … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 22): Old Sacramento Historical District
July 18, 2010 By 2 Comments
We spent our last day, Day 22, driving from Laguna Beach to Sacramento CA on I-5, visiting Sacramento's historic Old Town and staying our final night on the road at the Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade. Sacramento's Old Town is a … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 21): Pretend City (review and giveaway)
July 17, 2010 By 9 Comments
Day 21 dawned foggy in Laguna Beach, so we spent the morning hours a few miles inland at Pretend City, a great hands-on play space for kids in nearby Irvine. Pretend City is a 15,000 square foot play space based on the premise that children learn … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 20): Stops for Kids in Laguna Beach, CA
July 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
Image via Wikipedia On Day 20, we drove from Zion National Park to Laguna Beach, CA, a route pretty devoid of pit stops! We were very glad to arrive in such a kid-friendly mecca of attractions, restaurants, and beaches! Having grown up in the … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 19): Hiking in Zion Canyon
July 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
We devoted Day 19 to morning hikes in Zion National Park and the afternoon to floating along the Virgin River behind our room at the Cliffrose Lodge. We began our day at the visitor's center, where we consulted the shuttle route (also found in … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 18): Zion National Park’s The Narrows
July 14, 2010 By 2 Comments
On Day 18, we woke up in Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens with a full day of exploring in Zion National Park ahead of us. Our primary destination was Zion's 'Narrows', a hike up the Virgin River deep into the canyon. (Zion has many great hikes for … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 17): Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After driving from Park City to Zion National Park, day 17 found us at Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens in Springdale, Utah, gateway to the park. Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens is located in the heart of Springdale, mere yards from the national park … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 16): Cove Fort, Utah
July 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Day 16, we reluctantly left the Westgate Park City behind to enthusiastically set out for Zion National Park. We needed a pit stop en route, and found it in Cove Fort between Fillmore and Beaver along I-15. At first, we thought Cove Fort was a … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 15): Westgate Park City Resort and Spa
July 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
On Day 15, we traveled down Hwy 89 from Grand Teton National Park to Park City, Utah to stay overnight at the Westgate Park City. The Westgate Park City is a beautiful resort nestled against the base of The Canyons ski resort about five minutes … [Read more...]
