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Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

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5 ideas for your

next vacation

Finding fresh air

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LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES | FamilyTravel.com

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pending time outside with your clan has multiple ben-
efits. Plan your next trip with fresh air and activity in
mind. Here are five ideas to consider:

Warm up at Glenwood Hot Springs Colorado

With the Rocky Mountains as backdrop, royals, presidents and Ute
Indians have dipped in these steamy pools since 1888. Two blocks
long, the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool complex includes a kiddy pool
with fountains, a water slide and diving and therapy pools. A mini-
golf course crosses over bridges and by waterfalls. Later, step next
door to the Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves for rock-cave saunas.
More info: hotspringspool.com, colorado.com

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Explore the Great Miami River Watershed Ohio
In southwest Ohio, families can access 291 miles of paddling, fish-
ing and wildlife-watching fun on three rivers and numerous smaller
tributaries, including the Great Miami River, Stillwater River and
Mad River, as well as Twin, Greenville and Buck creeks. You’ll also
find whitewater and kayak parks, world-class fishing and more than
100 natural and urban parks in the region.
Maps are available to help families locate the 117 public access
points, get bike trail information and plan an adventure.
More info: mcdwater.org/river-fun/river-trails
Tee it up at Pinehurst North Carolina
Golf has surged in popularity post-pandemic. From coast to coast, families have been drawn to the
links for outdoor fun in a scenic surrounding. Up your game with a visit to America’s largest golf resort.
Legendary Pinehurst, in North Carolina, welcomes young players with junior tee markers and score-
cards on all but one of the resort’s courses. Plan a multigenerational tournament on Thistle Dhu, an 18-
hole putting course reminiscent of the Himalayas Course at The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Play is free for resort guests. Book a tee time on The Cradle, a welcoming, Gil Hanse-designed par-3
short course where kids 17 and under play free with an adult.
Ask about family packages, clinics and free rentals for juniors.
More info: pinehurst.com

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Find out about forest bathing
The Japanese practice of shin-
rin-yoku is not exercise or jog-
ging on a forest path. Rather, the
idea is to bathe in the calming
powers of the natural world by
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ingesting the sights, smells and
sounds of the forest atmosphere
Go below to Carlsbad Caverns National Park New Mexico
through our own senses. There is
Underneath the magnificent desert landscape of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas are more
no need to travel long distances
than 300 known caves. Visitors to the park, two-thirds of which is a designated wilderness area, can or acquire any special gear.
inspect more than 100, including some of the largest caves in North America. The idea is to find a park, gar-
The 8.2-acre Big Room is partially wheelchair accessible. The Queen’s Chamber is considered the den or tree-filled location and
most beautiful and scenic. Self-guided and guided tours are available. let your senses be your guide.
More info: nps.gov/cave Relax, wander and enjoy. For
those who would appreciate a
guided experience, resorts such
as The Lodge at Woodloch in the
Poconos and Oregon’s Salishan
Resort offer a tailored option for
their guests.
More info: woodloch.com,
salishan.com
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Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer. Gather more travel intel on Twitter @lohayes, Facebook, or via FamilyTravel.com
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