During my family’s Tour de Colorado, we have visited many perfect places but have never had the perfect day.
You parents know what I’m talking about: when the destination’s private universe comes to life and the children do not beat each other to a pulp.
I had the perfect day in Crested Butte, my choice for Colorado’s [...]

Guest blogger Heather Simms-Schichtel is a parent advocate, freelance writer and full-time mom to Samantha a precious girl who has an undiagnosed genetic condition.
Ironic that as I write this we are in Children’s Hospital; our unsought home-away-from-home. I’m watching over my daughter Samantha as I wait for my husband to deliver my bike. Two weeks [...]

I had been touring the Olympic Peninsula all week. I flew home late that night, did laundry, repacked and then jumped in the car with my family the next morning. Upon arrival at The Broadmoor’s sculpted grounds, I was frenzied and sleep-deprived.
The moment we pulled up to the security gate, all my worries were whisked [...]

This weekend is Father’s Day. For some reason, Dads don’t get the attention we Mamas do. So to honor Dad, I’ve included a brief list of some nice things you can do for Dad, just in case you’re stumped. You can treat Dad to:
A game of golf or miniature golf (we can’t all be Tiger [...]

You’d think my choice for Colorado’s best-kept secret would be a far-flung destination but I have been absolutely amazed how few locals know about Chautauqua’s charms. Located at the base of the Flatirons in Boulder, this National Historic Landmark has rental cottages that are surrounded on three sides with open space that includes 48 miles [...]

This is one of the few summers I will not be returning to The Motherland a.k.a. Canada. It is no secret that I despise the heat. I blame my Canuckian roots and our glorious 70-degree summers. Anything over 85 degrees makes me combust and my body breaks out in a heat rash.
Having 10 pounds of [...]

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Summer Break is here! As the summer sun lingers in the sky longer before settling behind the mountains, how should we fill the time? What summer activities are sure to be a hit?
We asked for [...]