Travel

People travel to Colorado from all over the world. It is a destination. In case living here has you taking it for granted, here is your gentle reminder: Colorado is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Whether you’re planning a last-minute spring break getaway or...

My family and I were privileged enough to call Grand Junction home for three years. The mild temperatures, amazing views, and friendly people make this city a special place to call home or to visit. Palisade, about 13 miles...

I have a rule. For every hour we spend in the car, we spend at least two at our destination. This makes me feel like I am not wasting my time driving to the destination, but actually enjoying the destination—making it...

Ah, the family road trip. A time-honored tradition plunged into infamy by Chevy Chase movies of days gone by, is making its return. Pandemic-emptied airports have brought the road trip back in style. But road tripping with kids can...

In the last few years, our family has truly embraced the power of a staycation (a vacation where you stay in your state). Whether it’s been a hotel in town or a couple hour drive to the mountains, we...

When your family is in need of a little R&R and your schedule doesn't allow for a long trip away, a staycation is the perfect solution. As a Coloradan, it is commonplace to escape to a mountain town or...

It didn't used to be this way. When I was a kid, road trips were a BLAST! We could lie down in the back without buckles. *Gasp!* And we went to sleep comfortably without restraints. The worst discomfort we had was the occasional sibling taking up too much room next to us.

Who is ready for some fall color? That foliage that seeps down Colorado's mountainsides like honey?  Colorado Springs Moms Blog has assembled this guide to provide you with a starting point for planning trips to see all the beauty. Load...

I can’t help but find myself sometimes daydreaming about planning long, expensive vacations where I pack up my family and set off on a multi-week adventure. Ones where we get to really soak up and absorb our destination, spending...

"Naptime is sacred." "I can meet before or after this time. It's my kid's naptime." "My daughter didn’t get a nap today, and she is a mess.” “We just got home from visiting grandparents, and we are still out of our routine.” I...