For the outdoor adventure enthusiasts among us, nothing gets one better in touch with the nation’s rivers and landscapes than whitewater rafting.

Here at Suite Trip, we’ve done a fair amount of rafting ourselves; from the raging rivers of Rotorua, New Zealand to the frigid, mountainous waters of Interlochen, Switzerland.

One need not go so far away from home to experience the pure joy of whitewater rafting though — these United States of America host some of the finest rapids in the world, many much closer to your backyards than you think. Ready to whet your whistle on some whitewater adventure? Come along for a tour through the nation’s best hotspots.

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Colorado may be known for its powdery snow and stellar ski slopes, but I think summer is the best time to visit my home state. The climate is divine: plenty of bright blue skies, dry air and moderate temperatures. It’s the perfect weather to enjoy the outdoors in the famous Rocky Mountains.

Most out-of-state visitors begin their Colorado visit in Denver, as the state capital is also home to our international airport. I’d plan to spend at least two days here during any Colorado family vacation, since there is so much to enjoy here in the warm-weather months.

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So, it’s June, and that means it’s time to haul out the indelible marker, iron-on labels, and foot lockers.  Yes, it’s time for sleepaway camp!

Don’t shudder – as soon as you get your sweet darling safely ensconced in her bunk/tent/cabin/covered wagon, you can head to the nearest Mexican restaurant and throw back two or three margaritas.  But getting her off can be as much of an adventure as the camp experience itself . . . my job here is to make it a little less painful.

First things first:  Make a resolution that no matter how homesick your little camper gets and no matter how much you might miss her, she is staying at camp.  After all, she has sailing and woodworking to learn, and you have books to read and kitchens to paint.  Read More >

Recently my family spent a long weekend in Colorado Springs – about four hours from our mountain home. Many visitor bureaus claim their cities have “so much to do,” but truly, you could spend a week in Colorado Springs and not have enough time to explore all of the amazing family-friendly attractions. Take a peek at my top picks: Read More >