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Need to cool down during the hot summer days? Want to have fun under the sun? Grab some friends and take the kids, we’re going whitewater rafting in Canon City, Colorado.

Located just one hour southwest of Colorado Springs, you will have a blast as ripping through whitewater rapids!

RealTravel author Coloradorafting describes the experience:

“The Arkansas River in Colorado is one of the world’s most popular whitewater rafting destinations. The Arkansas River offers over 110 miles of navigable whitewater for visitors to choose from, at varying degrees of difficulty. Choose from half-day trips, to multi-day overnight river-side camping trips. From class III beginner whitewater trips, to thrilling class V trips through the Royal Gorge! No Colorado vacation is complete without visiting this river!

For more information on Whitewater Rafting in Colorado visit www.lostpaddlerafting .com For current rafting conditions visit the Arkansas River Whitewater Blog” (more…)

After rafting, journey to Colorado Springs and visit The Garden of the Gods. These red sandstone formations will leave you mesmerized! Take a free 30 minute tour with a naturalist or even go through the park on horseback! In the mood to cycle? The park even allows mountain biking on designated trails!

Realtraveler Jenny B. shares with us:

“After lunch, we headed to the Garden of the Gods. Huge rock formations! We had fun playing around at the tourist picture spot. Take a look!” (more…)

This is something the whole family will treasure!

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In need of a family adventure? Get ready for some excitement as you take the kids to visit the fabulous city of St. Louis, Missouri!

Buckle up, as you and your family take a ride on the Zooline Railroad at the renowned St. Louis Zoo. Enjoy free admission to this marvelous place, set in the surrounding beauty of Forest Park. Home to over 800 species of animals, your children will be entertained for hours. Also, be sure to check out the Animals Always Sculpture and of course, the petting zoo! However, if a train ride through the zoo doesn’t catch your interest, then a tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch is sure to enthrall! You will see some spectacular views, as you climb 630 feet to the top!

As you travel though the city, check out the many fascinating museums and historical sites. St. Louis offers something for everyone! Done touring the zoo? You will love a trip to the Museum of Transportation, or even the Old Courthouse, location of the infamous Dred Scott Trial.

If you are looking for some sunshine, visit Cahokia Mounds, located just outside of St. Louis, in Collinsville, Illinois. Here at the site of an ancient Indian civilization, you can take a publicly guided tour, or take the kids on a self-guided tape tour which includes 3 different hikes!

Realtravelers Kyle & Dan describe their trip to St. Louis:

“Across from The Arch, not on the riverfront side but on the downtown side, we walked to the old courthouse, a splendid white building that looked very elegant with a large lawn on one side and a beautiful fountain on the other. We took a stroll down to Washington Street so we could gain views of the early 1900’s architecture. Many old warehouses and buildings were being converted into loft apartments and offices, so several places had been restored to their original beauty. From Washington Street, we cut across downtown St. Louis to check out Busch stadium.” (more…)

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