Camping has been a go-to strategy for families eager to get outside during the global pandemic. Whether you pop into a van or toss up the tents, the fresh air can provide some genuine stress relief.  If you need to stay connected or get some work done while off the grid, we've got a possible portable power solution for you here.    Ready to go? You'll find more camping ideas here ..read more

No surprise. This is a rapidly changing public health situation and it’s important to stay informed by following reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and checking in with your own health care providers. The best way to prevent infection from COVID-19 and any respiratory virus is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The same preventative measures that are recommended during cold and flu season will also help to protect against coronavirus: Wear a mask in public spaces or when social distancing cannot be achieved Wash your hands thoroughly and often for at least 20 second ..read more

Deciding how, where and if to travel in the months and year ahead raises many questions for most who ponder the topic. Yet, recent research indicates that travelers are slowly beginning to make plans. If you are among those eager to tap into your wanderlust, get inspired with these ideas ..read more

Ready for a break from our current stresses? Set amid ancient juniper groves in Central Oregon’s high desert, this resort, near Bend, a mecca for outdoor lovers, offers multiple ways to pursue your wellness goals. Spend a day at the full-service spa, sampling restorative services. Take a meditative approach to a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, or ponder the meaning of darkness during a tour of the on-property cave. Visit the wellness Teepee for yoga classes, music-enhanced, guided meditations, crystal guidance workshops and herbal tastings. Stay in vacation rentals or th ..read more

NPR celebrates the power of poetry and place with this beautiful crowdsourced poem.  Where I'm From: AMorning Edition Crowdsourced Poem of Remembering I am from travelers and adventure from "Be seen, not heard!" from ritual and plainsong from England and exile from mint sauce and lamb. I am from casseroles and canned tuna Kennedys and Saturday morning cartoons I am from Tang in a Daffy Duck glass from wall phones with mangled cords stretched during private calls in a room too far  I come from popcorn ceilings dining rooms of glossy mahogany I am from bed sheets  Draped ov ..read more

Consumer advocate, author and journalist Chris Elliott has found an effective strategy for securing refunds when your travels take a wrong turn.  Among the techniques he's developed through years of experience is called the three “P’s.” According to Elliott, it works great on refunds, including airline refunds. For starters, advises Elliott, use credit cards to pay whenever possible, keep a paper trail if you submit a request for a refund and be ready to appeal your case if necessary.  Further, he recommends keeping these three things in mind. Patience.  Give the company at least a wee ..read more

Get in on the  not-so-spooky fun for families with Great Wolf Lodge's annual Howl-O-Ween celebration, taking place now through Oct. 31, 2019. Guests are encouraged to don costumes and join in daily activities, from monster bash dance parties and fall-fun crafting projects, to a trick-or-treat trail filled with interactive games and adventures that snakes throughout the resort. A fall tradition, families are sure to enjoy the spooky spirit at Great Wolf Lodge. Howl, hop and hustle around Great Wolf Lodge as the Grand Lobby transforms into a spooktacular extravaganza complete with pumpkins ..read more

In the spring of 2016, the National Park Service Climate Change Response Program partnered with No Barriers Youth to provide the inaugural Every Kid in a Park: Climate Change Bootcamp. Held at Cape Cod National Seashore, this novel program brought 23 high school students from Lexington, MA to the seashore for three days and two nights to learn about the impacts climate change is causing and the steps the NPS is taking to respond. On the third day, the high school students invited a local 4th grade class to be taught by their newly minted high school student teachers. Learn about this wonder ..read more

Summer is heating up and Great Wolf Lodge is announcing a smoking hot sale with a significant cost-savings of up to 58% off!  Great Wolf’s indoor waterpark is a perfect 84-degrees all year-round and to celebrate, is offering the first-ever 84 Degrees Sale. For one day only on August 4 (8/4), guests will be able to book rooms starting at $84/night for stays from September 2 to October 31, 2019, at any of the U.S. locations.   The $84/night rate is available for stays Sunday-Thursday and blackout dates apply.  To book, use promo code 84DEGREES online at greatwolf.com, or mention the code ..read more

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