As flakes begin to fall from snow-covered trees and carols play from storefront speakers, the festive holiday season celebrations and family gatherings begin. While presents and Santa may be all the kids are talking about, Mom and Dad know that it is the...
Taking a trip to Montreal in winter might sound like an expensive way to get hypothermia, and truth be told the weather is almost unbearably frigid. And yet… after that initial shock of icy air, we almost didn’t even notice how cold it was anymore, we were...
Having grown up along the US-Canadian border, I thought I knew everything there was to know about snow. That is… until my family and I took a trip to Lake Tahoe in December. Wow! Just wow! It was like discovering an entirely new season in this winter...
Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings at home can be fantastic family events. But if you're the one hosting, they can also be stressful and a lot of work! Consider switching the routine by instead taking a fun family vacation this holiday season. Take a break...
Mesa Verde National Park is home to some of the most famous and best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America. As a kid, I was fascinated by the photos of cliff dwellings in my school books, wondering how the inhabitants climbed up into those amazing...
“Halloweentown” isn't just a story on the silver screen. It's a real place you can visit with your family anytime! From November to August, Halloweentown goes by the less spooky name of St. Helens Oregon. But when the leaves begin to fall and the smell of...