Find the Wonder in Every Day
If you are looking for a bucket list luxury guest ranch vacation, look no further. For four nights last March 2022, we went on a multigenerational trip to Vista Verde Ranch (VVR) – an all-inclusive Colorado luxury dude ranch in the Rocky Mountains, just north of Steamboat Springs. Everyone (ages 7 through 74 at the time) said this was one of our most unique and best vacations ever!
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Many people drive from Southern California or Las Vegas to ski at Brian Head. I hope this summary of our February 2021 road trip provide some ideas for other fun things to do and parks to visit on the way there and back. There will surely be something for each person in your group to enjoy!
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Road trip with many stops and sights from Southern California to Brian Head during “ski week” February break
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Skiing is different this year. But I’m happy to report that it can still be done! As a two physician household with boys 5.5 and 8, we have given a lot of consideration into how to ski safely and recreate responsibly this season as a family, and want to share our experience and tips. We […]
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This guide is for individuals, couples, or families who are interested in trying car camping. The following recommendations are not for backcountry camping, and are comfort-oriented for a “DIY glamping” type of experience. I fully recognize that many of the following items are not necessary, but my experience has been that comfortable campers are happy […]
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Travel and recreating this summer may take a little more planning than usual, but I’m happy to report that it can still be done safely and thoughtfully! Our family has enjoyed a few day trips and local camping trips this summer, despite the pandemic. Of note – things could change as there is currently an […]
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I lived in Providence, Rhode Island during my college and medical school years, and I have fond memories of the grilled pizza, made famous by Al Forno’s. Al Forno’s is a legendary restaurant in Providence – it was always busy, didn’t take reservations, and being $$$$ – was a big treat for a student. […]
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My husband Jason is Canadian – he doesn’t mind the cold, loves the mountains (although he grew up in the prairie), and loves skiing. I’m a Bostonian who dreaded winters growing up, loves beaches and warm weather… hence our move to Southern California, where we now live. Since Jason is so accommodating with all the […]
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This is our recommended gear to help you create your own outdoor movie night while camping, at the beach, or backyard!
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If you’ve been following this blog, then you’re aware of my love for adventuring with my family, and that I often plan multi-generational, multi-family, trips. I also love trips with friends, but these tend to be far and few between since coordinating time off can be a challenge with friends who are working professionals or […]
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Our guide to where to stay, hike, kayak and fish in Big Bear Lake, California
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My family recently went on a two-week trip to China in order to celebrate my parents’ 70th birthdays. We had to postpone our trip for a year due to various circumstances, but finally made it happen this past June! While we do try to take extended family/ multigenerational reunions and trips a few times […]
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Growing up in New England, I visited my grandparents in the Bay area every summer, and dreamed about moving to California one day. Well, that dream has come true, and we love living in Southern California. But I will always have a fondness for Northern California where I spent so many childhood summers, and we […]
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I remember the first time Jason and I visited Joshua Tree. It was in 2010, the year we moved to Southern California. As we drove through the park full of Joshua trees and boulders, we marvelled at the unique and otherworldly landscape. We looked at each other and both remarked how this was a place unlike […]
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Our comprehensive trip report to help plan a family trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. I’ve shared our detail itinerary, lodging info, hikes,and gear recommendations.
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Tips for visiting the Carrizo Plain National Monument and Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve during spring bloom.
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After one of the coldest and wettest winters I’ve experienced since moving to Southern California in 2010, we have been rewarded with magnificent spring wildflower blooms. Some are calling this a “Superbloom” year, and while I’m not sure what technically qualifies as a superbloom versus a very good bloom, I can personally attest that the […]
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I’ve seen these magical mountains – the Alabama Hills – in many pictures and movies, and have always wanted to see them in person. The Alabama Hills are located near the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Owens Valley, west of Lone Pine, and the land is managed by the Bureau of […]
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Details about our family road trip from Southern California to Death Valley National Park over 3 days and 2 nights
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We recently went on a family ski trip to Park City, and I’ll be sharing more details and planning tips on that soon. While we were in Utah, since my parents don’t ski anymore, I wanted to take the family somewhere we could all enjoy = Ice Castles. We had visited the Ice Castles […]
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My boys are 5 and 3, and they love helping me in the kitchen. We have been making cookies for Santa together ever for the past 3 years and this is our favorite cookie recipe to make together. The kids can help with almost every step (though I usually make the dough first, but they […]
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I love the ocean and I love the mountains. But when I moved to Southern California in 2010, I developed a love for the desert. Just about 1.5 hours away from Orange County, the Palm Desert is one of our favorite places to visit. Although we like to visit new places, we find ourselves returning […]
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Of all the places we have stayed, I probably get the most questions about the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. These historic beach front cottages, built in the 1930s and 1940s, are located at Crystal Cove State Park admist 3.2 miles of undeveloped coastline in Newport Beach. A few of these historic cottages were renovated and […]
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UPDATED : Sept 2020, original post from 2018 If you’re familiar with our instagram feed (@everydayadventurefam), then you’re probably aware of my love for farms. If there are fruits and vegetables to pick and/or eat, farm animals to see, opportunities to learn about sustainable farming – we’re there. Lucky for us, there are many farms […]
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The weekend of the autumn equinox, we travelled inland to the mountains for a taste of fall. I was raised in New England, which in my opinion, has the most epic falls with spectacular foliage and bountiful apple orchards. Although I love living in Southern California (sunny and 70’s in January – yes, please!), fall […]
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It can be done, and it can be enjoyable. This is the most popular post request I’ve gotten from our friends and the Instagram community. Disclaimer – I’m writing this post for those who have never camped before, who may not consider themselves “outdoorsy”, and/ or who might be feeling a bit intimated about staying […]
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My husband and I are both full time working physicians. During the week, our lives are very busy – juggling our work demands and everyday parenting responsibilities (school, extracurricular, drop off pick up, meal time, bath time, bed time). Our time off is never taken for granted, and we try to make the most of […]
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Hi Everyone, it’s been a while. I’ve been busy (in no particular order) with parenting, life stuff, work, and now that’s all amplified during the this COVID-19 Pandemic. I may share more about how we’re coping with that, and what I’m doing at work to prepare for that as a hospital based emergency and consult-liaison […]
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