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20 Spring Break Ideas
The spring break season is upon us! If the kids aren't heading off to camp and you're casting about for something to do, here are our top 20 picks:Bounce at Seattle Center's Whirligig.All-day skate sessions at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.Special spring break skates at the newest roller
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Schooner or later: Family tall ship adventures
Raising a 3,000-pound sail is a workout. It takes teamwork. And, when you do it aboard a classic tall-masted ship, it’s a ton (more than a ton, actually) of fun. A group of us — adults and kids alike — line up behind each other on the deck of the historic schooner Adventuress. A few minutes ago, we
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Antler up! Herd your kids to Yakima for a wild day trip
Watching wildlife at close range is a thrill for most kids — that’s what zoos are for, right? But a zoo is a controlled experience, and there’s something magical about catching sight of wildlife in a more natural setting. If you’d like to move beyond the zoo and see one of our state’s most magnifice
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A Winter Day at Mt. Rainier: Sledding and Snowshoeing
The lowlands might be rainy in December, but at Mt. Rainier, the flurries are flying. Take a winter daytrip to the mountain to experience its gorgeous winter scenery, unique snow play area and new visitor center. Mt. Rainier’s popular snow play area is the only place within the national park where
Read More »Going mobile: A family RV adventure
When the in-laws told us they had purchased a 26-foot, gas-guzzling RV of the driveway-monstrosity variety, the first thing my husband said was, “Wow, now I can drive while Tracy makes me sandwiches!” It took a while to convince me that careening down the road after packing our lives into Tupperware
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Cruise control: Go at your own speed on a family cruise
Your family needs a vacation, but you’re wondering where you’ll get the energy for the frenzy of planning, packing and shlepping that goes into a full-on family getaway. Consider a cruise! With several cruise lines now sailing from the Seattle waterfront (including Disney in 2011), you can skip the
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Ten Tips for Taking Your Kids to Disneyland
Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth, but traveling anywhere with a child younger than 5 can be a challenge. We’ve gathered great tips on how to make your trip to Disneyland with a younger child as enchanting as you wish. 1. Stay on-site at a Disneyland resort Stay on-site at one of the t
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Summer's not over yet! Six ways to live it up in August
In the Seattle area, summer often doesn’t reliably start until well past the solstice. By the time the days start to shorten in August, we can often count on hot days and warm nights, which is perfect weather for our activity suggestions below. Enjoying the region’s best season doesn’t have to invol
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