Welcome Family Travelers!
Sep 2, 2010
By Lisa T. Bergren
Last Fall, we drove up to Breckenridge to take part in their annual Oktoberfest, which oddly, happens in mid-September. But it was fine with us. Continue reading
In Colorado, Trip Reports
Tags: aspens, Autumn, Breckenridge, Colorado, Fall, family, hike, kids, leaves, Oktoberfest, trailhead, trailheads, X10U8
Aug 30, 2010
Mt. Princeton & St. Elmo
A Central Colorado Day TripBy Lisa T. Bergren
Interested in exploring some of Colorado’s hot springs? After packing a lunch and swimsuits/towels/change of clothes, we set off on this day trip from Colorado Springs to a place that had won high marks from fellow moms—Mt. Princeton. Continue reading
In Colorado, Trip Reports, USA
Tags: Buena Vista, Colorado Springs, day trip, Denver, ghost town, hot springs, Mt. Princeton, Nathrop, St. Elmo, waterslide
Aug 23, 2010
The Wall
Crossing the Border from Palestine to IsraelBy Lisa T. Bergren
Think crossing the Israeli border is easy? Think again. We began our day as we did many others in Jerusalem, all packed up, water bottles filled, cameras stationed around our necks. We walked through the winding streets of the Old City, through the Damascus Gate and over to the bus station, where our guide made arrangements for our group of twenty-two to be dropped in Bethany. Continue reading
Aug 21, 2010
Creston, Montana
Heartland SunsetBy Timothy J. Bergren
In Montana, if you step off the back porch you might see the painterly evening qualities of the Flathead Valley…wheat fields wave farewell to the light and bask in the golden fringes of the day… Continue reading
In Articles, Montana, Photo Essay, Trip Reports
Tags: Bigfork, Kalispell, Montana, sunset, Sunset Sunday
Aug 20, 2010
Flathead Lake, Montana
Moment of Peace Video (with a little action)It would seem all that’s missing is Corona and lime in this relaxing video. On the northeast end of Flathead Lake near Bigfork, Montana, a boater and his tow are trying to get a few more waterski/wakeboard runs in before dusk…with the distant summer sounds of children playing on the shore…
In Trip Reports
Tags: Bigfork, family travel, family vacation, Flathead Lake, Kalispell, Moment of Peace, Montana, video
Aug 14, 2010
Jewel Basin Family Hike
Twin LakesBy Lisa T. Bergren
On a gorgeous late July day, we went to Jewel Basin, a lovely back country preserve. Here, there are 50 miles of hiking trails and 27 alpine lakes among over 15,000 acres for hiking and camping. Looking for a trail our 7-year-old could handle, we chose to head toward Twin Lakes Continue reading
Aug 13, 2010
Swan Lake, Montana Rainbow
Photo FridayOn my husband’s last night on the lake, it was rainy, then sunny, then this beauty appeared…a fine ending to a fabulous summer on the Swan.
Aug 12, 2010
How to Grocery Shop in Italy
Embrace the Experience!By Lisa T. Bergren
My cousin and her husband are renting a private villa in Tuscany this Fall with three other couples and I’m drooling with envy. Sure, the villa and views will be sumptuous. But I’d kill to sink my teeth into the hand-crafted mozzarella or perfect, Roma tomatoes or spicy, local sausage or tart, dry Pecorino cheese…We love cooking in Italy! For us, it’s a part of the experience. And so is the grocery shopping. Continue reading
In Articles, Italy, Travel Prep
Tags: grocery shopping, Italy, private villa, Tuscany, villa
Aug 10, 2010
Family-Friendly Montana Hike
Glacier Lake in the Seeley-Swan ValleyBy Lisa T. Bergren
It seemed incredible to me and my brother, but after a lifetime of summers on Swan Lake, we’d never really hiked in our own valley. So we gathered the troops together (17 of us) and drove thirty miles south and eleven miles into the forest to hike what is reportedly one of the finest trails in the valley—the trail to Glacier Lake. Continue reading
In Montana, Trip Reports
Tags: Bigfork, day trips, family friendly, family hike, Glacier Lake, hikes, Montana, Seeley Lake, Seeley Swan, Swan Lake
Aug 9, 2010
Win a Visit to Elitch’s!
4 FREE Tickets for Aug 14 or 15Live near Denver? The World is Calling is pleased to be offering a giveaway, courtesy of Elitch Gardens, for four FREE tickets! Here’s the scoop from the park:
“Elitch Gardens is bringing family fun to the Elitch Arena on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 with KidsFest! Featuring special appearances by Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob Squarepants, KidsFest provides a chance for children to meet their favorite Nickelodeon cartoon characters. On both Saturday and Sunday, Dora the Explorer will be at Elitch Gardens from 12PM – 2PM and SpongeBob Squarepants will be there from 3PM – 5PM. Come celebrate Kids Fest at Elitch Gardens! Entrance to KidsFest is free with Elitch Gardens admission. For more information, please visit THIS SITE.” Continue reading
