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  • Visit Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Cañon City, Colorado

    Things to know about visiting the Royal Gorge: It is an easy day trip from Colorado Springs. We visited Royal Gorge Bridge and Park on a day trip out of Colorado Springs. The Royal Gorge is only about one hour and fifteen minutes away from the Springs. It was nice to get out of town…

  • Hiking the Manitou Incline

    Manitou Springs, Colorado I have dreamed of hiking the Manitou Incline steps in Manitou Springs, Colorado for several years (I think it is pronounced manna-too). Josh and I were recently in Colorado Springs for a conference. Hiking the Incline was at the top of our list of things to do in the area. It did…

  • Exploring Independence Pass Colorado in One Day with Kids

    when to visit In the summer months, Independence Pass, Colorado State Highway 82, connects Aspen to Twin Lakes. The road is closed in the winter due to heavy snowfall. Topping out at 12,095 feet it is among the highest paved mountain passes in Colorado. The area has some magnificent scenery and is one of the…

  • the resort We visited Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort as part of an epic cross-country road trip from Nashville to Los Angeles. Being a large family with five kids, we could not find a suitable room within Zion National Park. Staying in a conestoga covered wagon was an adventure that our family will remember for a…

  • Stay in a Glamping Tent at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    the resort Hands down, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is one of the best places to stay when visiting Zion National Park! It is a family adventure resort located in Orderville, Utah. The resort is located in a rural area within minutes of the Zion-Mt Carmel tunnel entrance to Zion National Park. The tunnel entrance is…

  • We Rented a Cruise America RV!

    Recently, some friends asked us about our experience renting an RV from Cruise America. We were so eager to share information with them and seriously excited that our enthusiasm was a bit overwhelming. We had such an incredible experience with our rental that we actually ended up purchasing or own camper! We drove our rental…