Okay, even if you don't looooove chain hotels, you gotta admit -- the free breakfast is awesome. Even if it's just a bowl of cereal or a pastry and orange juice, that's one meal out of the way. You ... Read More
Travel Tips
Camping in the Rain with Kids
You've got your reservations in hand, but the forecast is for rain. Should you go? Alaska-based mom Jennifer Aist, author of Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping & Boating with Babies and Young ... Read More
What to Pack for an Outdoor Festival (with Kids)
It's festival season here in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. We've got festivals of every stripe -- berry festivals, Shakespeare festivals, folk festivals, medieval festivals, rose and ... Read More
How to plan an awesome family vacation in BC, Washington or Oregon
I’m in the midst of trip-planning right now. Honestly, I love the research and time investment in planning a great trip, from picking the best kid-friendly hotel to finding out which museums are open ... Read More
Great Gifts for the Local Family Traveler
What to buy the traveler in your life? Check this list: Spot It is my favorite new game, hands down. It's easy to learn (you'll get it in about two seconds), scales well by age (I'd say 5 and up) ... Read More