Colorado: Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Highs.
I remember the day we first met. It had just finished raining, and the clouds were breaking up as they crawled across the Mummy Range of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Her dark brown hair reflected the morning light giving it polished, copper-like appearance. I walked slowly up to her, not knowing what to say. I let out feeble “good morning” like a first grader greeting his teacher for the first time. Admittedly, I was intimidated by her looks, her size. Her name was Mary. She was pushing seven feet tall, had four legs, wore a saddle, and she was to be my companion for the next two hours.
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Colorado: Denver, Family Vacation Ideas.
The awesome Rocky Mountains guard the city providing an ever changing mountain views throughout the city. The tenth largest downtown in the U.S. is distinctly urban, delightfully natural and ready for families. It is a destination with a spectacular mile-long pedestrian promenade at its heart and miles of bike paths to be enjoyed. History, art and theatre thrive in Denver providing families with oodles of options for vacation fun; for families, the city rocks.
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USA: CDTA Family Volunteer Adventures For Real.
Combining family vacation time, volunteering and making a difference may be the perfect recipe for parents who wish to provide their children with less commercial and more meaningful experiences. Just imagine building the trail through the lava flows of New Mexico. What better way to connect with nature and enjoy time with your children.
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USA: Learn-A-Snow Sport Month Set for January, 2009.
National Learn-A-Snow Sport Month is set for January according to resorts, retailers, suppliers and education associations involved with the snow sports industry. During January, resorts, Nordic centers, and national and state parks participating in the outreach initiative will offer special free or discounted learning packages for children and adults who want to learn an outdoor winter activity.
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USA: Mountains West, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2008.
From Colorado to Montana and Idaho to Nevada corn and fun go together. Sometimes with a pumpkin patch and sometimes haunted on weekend nights, mazes provide unique signatures as the lunar calendar ends the calendar year. Taste sweet apple butter or corncob jelly; carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; play flashlight tag or chase the kids through the corn stalks; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, the season looks promising.
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Colorado: Steamboat Springs, Family Vacation Snow Ideas.
Known by many as “Ski Town USA,” community maintains old-fashioned charm and conveys a friendly welcoming atmosphere. More than 40 Olympians call Steamboat home and smile at the mention of Howelsen Hill, their in-town ski hill. Steamboat Ski area is the second largest ski area in Colorado and receives more than 300 inches of snow on average, and has plenty of room and terrain for skiers and riders of all levels. A free shuttle service transports visitors from town to the base of the mountain.
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USA: Mountains West, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.
Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals.
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Colorado: Steamboat Springs, Bags Fly Free.
Take off this winter and take everything you need with you to Ski Town, U.S.A. ® as the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation unveils its new Bags Fly Free* program, in conjunction with the resort’s Early Rewards package. Now, the only thing you need to make room for is carving up Steamboat’s legendary Champagne Powder™ snow, which last winter resulted in a record-breaking snow season.
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Colorado: Aspen, The Gant - Fit Family Summer Scavenger Hunt.
Imagine gently gather two kids and two adults, sprinkle a little sunshine on a mountain-peak blue skyline, revel in the laughter as you scramble throughout town in search of fun and adventure, and end a busy day snuggled softly into a comfy bed. Fresh air, fun activities and togetherness all in one summer family vacation package.
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Colorado: Vail, The Antlers - A Summer Family Vacation Spot.
Choose a destination without “phat” activities, ignore gotta-have amenities like Internet access and MTV, throw in a cramped hotel room – and you might as well just stay home. Staff members at the family-friendly Antlers at Vail hotel are pros at connecting with teens. We’ve gathered their insiders’ tips for the hottest, guaranteed-to-please activities for active young adults traveling to Vail this summer.
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Colorado: Aspen, The Gant - Green and Family Friendly.
Set on five beautifully landscaped acres at the foot of Aspen Mountain, The Gant is a self-contained condominium resort. Located only three blocks from the heart of downtown Aspen The Gant provides guests with easy access to more than 200 shops, restaurants and clubs. Aspen ranks among the top Colorado family resorts, offering a wide variety of camps, nature programs and activities designed just for families with children.
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Colorado: Vail, Destination Resorts, Golf, Gondolas and Tips from Locals.
From economy to deluxe, Destination Resorts Vail location offers several accommodation choices for families. Each of their six properties has it own personality and features all amenities from fully equipped kitchens and fireplaces, to free covered parking and awe-inspiring mountain views to ensure families a true home-away-from-home lodging experience.
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USA: Mountains West, Family Reunions and Gatherings.
Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common; they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Idaho and Montana’s Gold Country to the hot springs of Colorado we have discovered the a few terrific reunion spots.
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USA: Mountains West - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.
Looking for a mini break which includes fun for the whole family? Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Utah and Montana to Nevada and Colorado. From pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and pioneer trains in the spring to mystery nights, and spooky tales anytime it’s great to ride the rails. During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying the season even better and at many rail stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist – a journey on the The Polar Express. All aboard!
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Colorado: Gunnison-Crested Butte, Kids Fly & Stay Free.
Here’s the deal if you are searching for a family ski vacation United & American Airlines are offering outstanding ski vacation deals. So if you are still dreaming about family memories made schussing down the ski slopes, laughing hysterically on the tubing hill, snowshoeing through a pine forest while the snowflakes fall slow enough to catch on your tongue or sitting by a warm fire drinking hot cocoa? Do not wait make your dream a reality.
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Colorado: Gunnison-Crested Butte, Kids & Winter Rock.
Family-friendly is the name of the game in “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town” where kids and winter fun just seem to go hand-in-hand. If there is a snow angel to be made, a snowball to be thrown or a sledding hill to zip down at the speed of light, there is sure to be a youngster making the most of it. Take winter merriment up a notch this season and add alpine skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding and more to the mix.
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