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15 BEST Family Road Trips in the USA

A family road trip is a classic American holiday, but it takes planning to make it great. Some places are better for road trips, while some are better treated as a single-focus destination. In addition to considering the sights and scenery, you need to factor in things like hotel costs and gas prices. Planning the …

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Family Summer Bucket List Ideas

Are you ready to sail into summer? This year we have decided to put together some cool Family Summer Bucket List ideas and I am thrilled to share them with you! After the disastrous summer of 2020 we now know that nothing in this world is guaranteed. Playgrounds can be closed, playdates with friends – …

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Things to Do in Apple Hill: Wineries, Orchards and Fabulous Fall Fun

Apple Hill, California is the Yummiest Place on Earth. And happiest too! Imagine that ALL your dreams of Fall can come true in this corner of El Dorado County in the foothills of Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are so many things to do in Apple Hill if you love good old fashioned Fall fun: over …

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Things to do for Halloween in 2020 in Bay Area and California

Have you already started thinking about Halloween in 2020? Let’s face it, we all know it won’t be the same this year, that is a given. Many famous Bay Area and California-wide Halloween events, festivals and other celebrations are cancelled this year. Now, how can we create some darn good lemonade from these lemons to …

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Yuba River Swimming Holes – Essential Tips for First Time Visitors

Yuba River swimming holes are one of the top destinations this time of year in California when the heat is up. If you are desperately searching for a refreshing escape then look no further – Yuba River swimming holes are perfect when it is 80+ Fahrenheit outside. Yuba River is very beautiful and it is …

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Virtual Tour of California: Best California Webcams, Free Videos and Exhibits

Are you ready to embark on a tour of a lifetime that is the best in armchair travel category? This is a virtual tour of California in all its glory: from majestic redwoods to Disneyland rides to encounters with the cutest animals the Golden State is famous for! And all of this touring is COVID-19 …

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Lake Tahoe skiing for beginners

Lake Tahoe Skiing for Beginners

Are you looking for information about Lake Tahoe skiing for beginners? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. When we arrived in California 5 years ago we knew nothing about Lake Tahoe skiing for us, beginners. So I started collecting information, visiting different resorts, trying out slopes and ski schools. I am very happy to share …

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