family travel Archives - Little Lake County

Worth the Trip-Mostly FREE Saturday in Kenosha, Wisconsin

June 15, 2017 Maureen Collier 0

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Recently, I opened up my calendar and was met with something so rare and exciting, an open weekend day without a single sporting event, birthday party or family obligation. I knew this was the day […]

Travel and Tourism Week: Gas Tank Getaways

May 17, 2017 Jennifer Johnson 0

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Little Lake County’s writers and editors love visiting local destinations. After all, Little Lake County represents “LOCAL. Family. Fun.” But there comes a time when even we need to drive beyond the borders of our fair […]

Gas Tank Getaway - Columbus, OH

May 5, 2017 Cindy Smith 0

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If you’re anything like me circa 2013, Columbus might not be on your radar at all — let alone as a family vacation destination. Most people only think of one thing when it comes to […]

Classes

Spring Break Water Safety Tips from Goldfish Swim School Mundelein

March 16, 2017 Loralie 0

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Goldfish Swim School– Mundelein is a Little Lake County sponsor. Today they are sharing Water Safety Tips you can practice while on vacation, provided by Goldfish Swim School – Mundelein. Taking the kids to the […]

Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests (besides Chicago!)

December 12, 2016 Loralie 0

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Got family or friends in town for the holidays? It always seems like the go-to is to escort them on a day trip into Chicago. But they’ve already been to the Willis Tower and just don’t feel like navigating […]

Health and Safety

Locally Grown: Petit Somme Neck Pillow

October 24, 2016 Shelby Younge 0

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Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Have you met this month’s featured business owner yet? Shirin Pope is the owner and CEO of Petit Somme […]

Shirin Pope’s 5 Favorite Resources For Traveling Families

October 20, 2016 Holly Garvey 0

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Car travel with kids. That statement can bring on equal parts anxiety and excitement. But with just a little bit of preparation and the right gear, your road trip can be much more enjoyable. Lake […]

Five Fun Columbus Day Weekend Getaways

October 5, 2016 Laura Otto 0

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Columbus Day is an underrated holiday. No one seems to remember when it is (the second Monday in October–this year, October 10), and although we know it commemorates Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas in 1942, […]

Gas Tank Getaway: Autumn in Lake Geneva, WI

September 30, 2016 Holly Garvey 0

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Lake Geneva is a charming little town for all seasons. The changing colors around the lake create a breathtaking backdrop for shopping, dinning out, bike riding, and much more. The painted ladies, quaint lake cottages, and mansions […]

Hamilton County Indiana: Elevate Your Indiana Travel Experience

September 27, 2016 Melissa Haak 0

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Fall is the season for weekend trips, around here we like to call them Gas-Tank Getaways. When you live in Illinois, our neighbor to the east is a popular location. If you’re looking for a […]