Snow Places and Winter Vacations

The Winter Trails consortium offers children and adults who are new to snow sports a chance to try snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing for free at venues throughout North America. [Read More]

From marvelous theatrical productions and waterpark thrills to dreamy snow covered parks and tempting hot chocolate stops, the city sparkles during the snowy months. [Read More]

Anyone who loves to go snow tubing or sledding will be thrilled by the possibilities offered by the snow play areas in California all of which offer pure family fun. [Read More]

January is officially Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month but a number of states offer terrific benefits throughout the winter months for families with children in the 4th, 5th, or 6th grades. Who does't like the sound of "kids ski free" or almost free? [Read More]

For guaranteed winter family fun add a snow tubing adventure to your calendar. Anyone who loves good old fashioned fun will be thrilled by the possibilities offered by the snow play areas in Colorado, Utah or New Mexico. [Read More]

Easy-paced and friendly, Finland offers plenty of options for families that wish to enjoy an adventure way up North from spas and snow-shoeing to Santa’s Workshop and reindeer encounters in the land of the Moomintrolls. [Read More]

Canadians know how to celebrate winter embracing snow exuberance and creative style. Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario make enjoying winter with kids seem fun easy with sled dog rides, ice painting and bannock roasting all part of the mix. [Read More]

From Illinois and Indiana to Wisconsin and Minnesota we have named the best of the season. Seek out the best holiday lights or find a Santa train and climb aboard for the fun. [Read More]

The best snow festivals across the US offer interactive and engaging ways to enjoy cold weather and many of them include wacky ways to have fun from frozen turkey bowling to icy golf games and my favorite a frying pan toss. [Read More]

The bonus of a Montana winter vacation is yards and yards of fresh white stuff, marked only by an occasional rabbit trail. The falling snowflakes seem like lace in motion and the challenging terrain includes dramatic scenery and loads of fun not just on the downhill slopes. [Read More]

Kids stay and ski free, really? Yes, really. For the upcoming snow season many destinations are offering extra travel benefits for families. [Read More]

Known by many as “Ski Town USA,” community maintains old-fashioned charm and conveys a friendly welcoming atmosphere. More than 40 Olympians call Steamboat home and smile at the mention of Howelsen Hill, their in-town ski hill. Steamboat Ski area is the second largest ski area in Colorado and receives more than 300 inches of snow on average. [Read More]

Cross-country skiing vacations are becoming more popular because they are easy, fun, affordable, and healthy for all involved. The adrenaline rush from a morning on the trails with your kids will yield more than a calorie burn burn. [Read More]

Looking for a mini break which includes fun for the whole family? Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Utah and Montana to Nevada and Colorado. [Read More]

Taking a break from the often hectic holiday season means finding fun in small doses and we have assembled our annual mini holiday adventures, Santa trains, and holiday lights for your review. [Read More]

Looking for a terrific day trip to launch your holiday celebrations? Secure tickets and ride the rails with your kids. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights enhance the spirit of Christmas. [Read More]

Easy going and off-the-beaten-path, Waynesville and Maggie Valley offer an ideal spot for families wishing to enjoy winter sledding, skiing and making angels in the snow without long lines. [Read More]

Families who enjoy sledding in the snow will be thrilled by snow tubing because it combines the thrill of a great slide with a little extra bounce. It’s pure screen-free family fun. [Read More]

From making snow angels (my personal favorite) to snow forts, snow hikes, and snowman making, fun is waiting and there are memories to be shared and family traditions established. [Read More]

The High Country area of North Carolina offers families many ways to enjoy time in the snow including tubing, sledding, skiing, boarding, and skating. Perhaps the best is snow tubing – family fun with no prior skills needed. [Read More]