Tag Archives: summer travel

Chicago’s Festival Season

My mouth is watering just thinking about it. My favorite summer festival (okay, my all-time favorite festival) is just a few short weeks away and my taste buds couldn’t be happier (my thighs, well they’re another story). The 27th annual Taste of Chicago kicks off on June 29th and I will once again be making the obligatory drive south to take in the sights, sounds and calories that make this summer event so memorable. The 10-day food extravaganza includes more than 70 restaurants, cooking demonstrations and plenty of activities for the family. And, of course, no Taste is complete without … Continue reading →

Road Trip Reminders

It’s that time of year again… Time to see just how much you can squeeze into the family minivan before it begins to sag in the middle. Time to see how far you can get before a child calls out: “Are we there yet?” And time to see how just how many miles exist between McDonald’s locations when you are cruising through Pittsburgh. Ah, yes, the family summer road trip of 2007… surely it will be one to remember (or at least one that will include events that will be hard to forget). Before you head out on the highways … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Wet and Wild Family Fun

Looking for some cool summer fun? Then you’ve come to the right blog. Continuing our “Summer Travel” series, today we turn the spotlight on all things wet and wild. There are a host of new additions popping up at water parks across the country. From water coasters to wave pools the following are the hottest new trends making a splash with children of all ages. Here’s what’s new this summer: Boulder Beach at Silverwood in Idaho is making not one, not two, but four additions to its water park—-a VIP Cabana Island, a 40-foot tall raft ride, a new wave … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Expect To Pay More At Some National Parks

I’ve spent many blogs touting the wonders of various national parks in hopes that readers would be inspired to pack up their families and see for themselves what incredible resources these areas offer. If the recounting of my adventures wasn’t enough to persuade you to make the trip sooner rather than later, perhaps this bit of news might: the government is about to raise entrance fees at several national parks over the next three summers. The National Park Service is planning to phase in higher rates for annual park passes and fees per vehicle or person at about 130 of … Continue reading →