Horseback trail riding in Moab

Horseback trail riding in Moab

For an unforgettable Western family travel experience, take a trail ride on horseback in the backcountry of Moab, Utah near Arches National Park. The rugged towers and sweeping desert cut by the meandering Colorado River create a quintessential Western dreamscape that seems strangely and intriguingly familiar like we’d stepped foot onto the massive set of a Hollywood Western film. In fact, this has been the location for many Western programs and movies over the years. Continue reading Horseback trail riding in Moab

Family Travel: Best Lake to Canoe in Jasper National Park

Family Travel: Best Lake to Canoe in Jasper National Park

Being on the water is an incredible way to experience the Rockies. There is a sense of peace, calm and tranquility that is palpable as you float along on this cool, blue glacier-fed lakes, listening to the birds and drinking in the stunning landscape. Our recommendations for where it is best to canoe with kids. Continue reading Family Travel: Best Lake to Canoe in Jasper National Park

Rome’s Curious Crypt

Rome’s Curious Crypt

Most of Rome’s charms are well known, but it does still hold some secrets – lesser known gems worth seeing. Imagine a corridor covered in artwork, but unlike the frescoes decorating the rest of Rome, this art is not made with paint and brush, but with bones. Thousands upon thousands of human bones. Continue reading Rome’s Curious Crypt