From Thanksgiving weekend through the middle of January, VISIT Denver features an annual $1 million Mile High Holidays campaign with dozens of reasons to celebrate the holidays in Denver. The city’s Honorable Mayor Michael B. Hancock kicked off the celebration in an official ceremony at the Stage Theatre.
To say I was excited to ride America’s longest and highest narrow gauge railroad, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad was an understatement. Our rail journey would be a 64 mile ride from the rustic train station in Antonito, Colorado, to its counterpart in Chama, New Mexico, winding in and out of both states 11 times.
Bring the grandkids to Walt Disney World — for the first time. Give them a quick lesson on how to use the Panasonic HX-A500 wearable video camera. Push the little grand “birdies” out of the nest and let them capture video. Yes, I’m tagging along with them, because I too love Disney theme parks and rides. Now all you have to do is watch the YouTube video. Now go.
You don’t have to be 16 to enroll in Legoland California Driving School. My Grandkids (ages 9 and 7) strapped on their seatbelt and got behind the wheel of a real electric car where everyone can learn about signaling, turning, stopping and going.
The only thing scarier than when your teen first drives is when your grandchildren become teen drivers and get behind the wheel. Here are my tips for teen drivers, from mom to grandmom, beyond the driving test.
When I landed in Grapevine, Texas, the Christmas Capitol of the World, I also discovered its an epi-center of artisans, including Master glass artist David Gappa and the Vetro Glassblowing…
On a road trip to North Platte, Nebraska with my BFF, we discovered the forest and reconnected with Mother Nature in the most unlikely place — the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park & Recreation Area.
Looking for a vacation? How about a free one? As the Traveling Grandmom, I blog about multigenerational travel for TravelingMom.com — and TravelingMom is giving away a 7-day stay for a…
Please welcome my 10 year-old niece Journey (yes—that’s her real name!) as a guest blogger this week. She recently traveled with me to Orlando for a series of firsts. Since…
Baby blue cotton candy, corn dogs swirled in mustard, fresh popped popcorn, twirling merry-go-rounds, chatter of carnies, cheers of crowds during demolition derby. Smell of 4H livestock – which I call the “smell of money.” Summer is the best time to enjoy these festivals all across the country, including my own Colorado backyard at the family friendly Golden Buffalo Bill’s Days.
