Fall is in the air, and it's officially ski trip planning season! Throughout the autumn and winter, I'll be offering a large number of family ski vacation tips, recommendations, and resort reviews in partnership with Mountain Reservations, a great resource for budget-friendly ski trips. If you're considering a Keystone Resort ski trip with your family, you know how large (and somewhat … [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...]
St. Louis with kids: Missouri Botanical Garden
May 31, 2017 By
The Missouri Botanical Garden, established in 1859, is regarded as one of the top public gardens in the world. This 79-acre paradise, located only five miles from downtown St. Louis, exists thanks to local 19th-century businessman Henry Shaw, who admired the great public gardens of Europe and wanted to offer his hometown a similar resource. The gardens are exquisite, with pools, ponds, and … [Read more...]
The Magic House: St. Louis Children’s Museum review
May 15, 2017 By
In the last few years, our family has visited a number of children's museums around the country. Generally speaking, you can't go wrong, but The Magic House: St. Louis Children's Museum stands out. Boasting 55,000 square feet of play-based learning, The Magic House ranks among the city's top attractions for families. St. Louis Children's Museum review: What to do: Here's the thing about the … [Read more...]
A Visit To St. Louis’ City Museum
December 16, 2016 By
When you hear the words “City Museum,” you might picture a building devoted to recording and educating the public about the history of a city—in this case, St. Louis, Missouri. You would be wrong. The building does contain bas-reliefs and barrels, retired safe deposit boxes and a vault—pieces of the city’s history. But you won’t find a single interpretive sign, because the City Museum is a … [Read more...]
End of summer getaway: Alhonna Resort on Lake of the Ozarks
August 24, 2016 By
Tucked into the side of a shady peninsula in a quiet corner of the Lake of the Ozarks is a homey, friendly resort that combines comfort and convenience with a low-key, no-fuss atmosphere. Alhonna Resort is a great place to get away from the crowds while still being in easy reach of tourist attractions and golf. Read on for all you need to know before booking Alhonna Resort on Lake of the … [Read more...]
Big Surf waterpark in Lake of the Ozarks
August 22, 2016 By
Big Surf waterpark, in Linn Creek, Missouri, is an exceptionally well-maintained waterpark at the Lake of the Ozarks, offering thrill levels appropriate for all ages and comfort zones. Park Features: The wave pool The centerpiece of the park is the wave pool, which runs ten minutes on and ten minutes off all day long. In the rest periods, it’s a massive zero-entry wading pool that, … [Read more...]
Dog sledding and snowmobiling in Breckenridge
February 10, 2016 By
The town of Breckenridge Colorado is known for its epic skiing and snowboarding, but there are many other ways to enjoy the snowy mountains here. Whether you want to plan a day away from the slopes during a longer vacation or have non-skiers among you, head out to Good Times Adventures, about twenty minutes from town. Good Times Adventures offers snowmobiling tours as well as dog sledding … [Read more...]
Where to stay in Breckenridge: Mountain Thunder Lodge review
October 28, 2015 By
When we’re on a ski vacation, or visiting a ski resort in summer to hike and mountain bike, we often opt to stay right inside the ski village…the hustle and bustle can be exciting and fun. But by far, the best perk of village lodging is the easy access to the slopes. Breckenridge is a very unique ski resort, in that its lifts and peaks stretch almost across the length of town. What this means to … [Read more...]
Best Mountain Towns: Breckenridge Colorado
October 26, 2015 By
Yes, Breckenridge, Colorado could certainly fall into Pit Stops for Kids' Best Ski Towns category; however, this resort town truly is a four-season destination. While it's best known for winter sports, Breckenridge shines in the warmer months as well, boosting hiking, rafting, biking, and lots of storied history. Here's what to do with kids and without in Breckenridge, truly a Best Mountain … [Read more...]
