As the ski resorts in Colorado start to accumulate snow for this winter season, Trekaroo’s also been accumulating activities and hotels in Denver and Colorado Springs that are great for families.
Why Colorado? Because you, our users asked for it! No matter what time of year it is, families can enjoy the renowned ski resort areas, camp in one of its 10 national parks and monuments, jump into a natural hot spring or gaze on the beautiful 54 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet.
So, what have Trekaroo families shared?
- All 90 activities for kids in the Denver Area
- All 75 activities for kids in South Central Colorado (Colorado Springs)
- A list of Kid-friendly hotels in and around Denver, CO waiting to be rated by parents like you
- Lost of fun lists like:
- Denver Mile-High Hotspots for Kids – Stephen Wanta
- Sledding and Tubing in Colorado – TravelPangs
- Ski Resorts in Colorado with Daycare and Kid Programs – TravelPangs
- Top 5 Museums for Kids in Denver - ColoradoGal
- Favorite Indoor Water Parks In the Denver Area – BanteringBlonde
- Top 5 Places to eat with your Kids in Denver – Crunchy Green Mom
- How to spend a day or weekend with kids in Denver – BestLightLori
- Our Family’s Staycation Experiences in Colorado – Jilly3
- Wintertime Day Trips from Colorado Springs – Gretchen
What location is next? We’d like everyone who’s been to the mountains of Colorado to share about activities they like and the best places to stay.
We’re also working on North Carolina, so if you’ve been, tell us about it.
Special thanks to Gretchen, startropics, slofamilylife, amysmile, flutterby, gwosatum, sixsuitcases and the Colorado Kidsmobile Moms for their love of Colorado and sharing about their adventures with kids with the Trekaroo community. And of course, thanks to team Trekaroo who sacrifice so much for pull it all together.
As we turn Colorado orange on our maps, I’m reminded of John Denver’s rendition of Home on the Range with the Muppets when they went camping in the Rockies.
See you in the Rockies,
Esther Lee (thelees3) – CEO
Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA | WA
With Thanksgiving marking the start of the holidays, did you think that we folks at Trekaroo would be kicking back and working on our holiday travels? As the Obamas get ready to light up the Christmas tree in DC on Thursday, we’re lighting up DC on the Trekaroo map today!
Capitol Fun for Families. Credit: Flickr/ac1982
Why DC? Well, I always remember the first time that I came here with my parents and younger sister. I didn’t get to meet the President, but being inside the White House and Capitol Hill was like having my history class come to life. I remember being totally bummed because we kept getting lost in our search for the Supreme Court. Although, DC proper is only about 8 miles wide, the region stretches into the outer edges of Maryland and Virginia. With over 100 activities for kids of all ages to enjoy, Trekaroo brings you the District of Columbia – unplugged for kids.
So, what have we got?
- Over 100 Activities for kids in the Washington DC Metro Area
- Over 150 hotels in and around Washington DC that are waiting to be rated by families like you.
Here’s a summary of what the Trekaroo community’s is saying:
- Best Activiites for Kids in Washington DC – voted by parents
- Top Kid-friendly Hotels in Washington DC - voted by parents
Great lists created by the Trekaroo community:
- The Best Kid-friendly Hiking Trails in DC – HikingAlong
- Indoor Places for Toddlers Around Washington DC – SuburbanDaddy
- 8 Things (Under $5) to Do in Washington DC with Toddlers – Two Kids and A Map
- Fun Washington, D.C. Activities that get Kids Fired Up - Sujatha
- Day Trips with Kids From Washington DC – teachmama
- Must See Attractions in DC with Preteens and Teens – musingsfromme
- What to do with Tweens in Washington D.C. – MsTwixt
All of these lists have been contributed by DC area mom bloggers for our Trekaroo KidsMobile stop in DC today. KidsMobile is making a virtual tour of the US with local bloggers jumping on and off.
A special shout-out goes to Max’s Mom, jenc17, carolr, momof4girls, katy, and girlymama for their love of Washington DC and helping us build up DC’s content from the ground-up for this launch. Without them or my com padres at Trekaroo, we’d only be covering the Bay Area. Thank you, thank you, thank you times a million.
See you at a monument,
Esther Lee (thelees3) – CEO
P.S. To kick-off the new year, we’ve got a full line-up of new states to launch including Colorado, Utah, and North Carolina. If you’d like to help us get any of these states or your local area ready for lift-off, please email us at editor@trekaroo.com.
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Esther Lee is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | FL | HI | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA and now IL and WA and DC
Trekaroo is heading up to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to launch in Seattle and across the rest of the state of Washington. There’s so much to see here for tweens and teens – Shamu in the wild, Mt. Rainier, Pike’s Place, the Space Needle, where grunge music began, where coffeehouses took off, Microsoft, and more. For the younger set, there’s a plethora of indoor and outdoor fun to entertain kids for many days.
University of Washington by Flickr: danramarch
What have we got for you?
- Over 200 activities that have been rated and tagged by parents like you
- List of 1000 plus hotels throughout the state of Washington waiting to be rated by parents like you
- Coverage of the 5 major areas in Washington: Greater Seattle Region (Puget Sound), Palouse -Spokane, Mount Ranier and Snoqualmie, Olympic Peninsula, and the San Juan Islands.
- All sorts of fun lists on Destination Playgrounds in the Greater Seattle / Puget Sound Area, 5 Hidden Kidspots in the Seattle Area and more.
So, we’ve now launched something new in the Midwest and the Northwest. Stay tuned because we’ve got a pretty full schedule of places that we’d like to launch before our 1st birthday!
A standing ovation goes out to harebearmommy, travelmom, bbmmouse, and adorablyconfused who each jumped in full force to help get Seattle to a place where we’ve got something to share with the world. I also want to say thanks to my faithful team who work tirelessly to get things done in time.
Race you to the top of the Space Needle,
Esther Lee (thelees3) – CEO
Seattle Resources:
Best Activities for Kids in Seattle – voted by parents
Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Seattle – voted by parents
- All 140 Activities for kids in the Seattle-Puget Sound Area
- Kid-friendly hotels in and around Seattle-Puget Sound
- Visiting Seattle with Little Kids - adorablyconfused
- Destination Playgrounds in Greater Seattle and Puget Sound – Travelmom
- Seattle Parks and Playgrounds - wandermom1
- Stores Mom and Kids Love in Seattle by Mompreneurs – Jill Dickinson
- 5 Lesser Known Pit Stops In and Around the Seattle Area – pitstopforkids
- Where to eat in Seattle with Kids in Tow - kirida
- Pumpkin Patches in the Seattle Area - Lydie Thomas
Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | FL | HI | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA and now IL and WA
That time of the year is coming up soon! Trekaroo will be selecting our 2009 Superoos in December – that’s just a couple months away. So, if there is any doubt if you are a Trekaroo mom or dad who has demonstrated Superoo abilities this year? Then it’s time to step up.
Wait? Don’t you not know what a Superoo is? Wonder no longer…
Trekaroo Superoos are parents with unique characteristics who are able to see the humor amidst the challenges of traveling with their offspring. In fact, they thrive best when exploring and trail blazing with their pack. They are our biggest contributors and eager to help. Superoos inspire other family travelers through the stories they tell, the tips they share, and their insightful recommendations. Each year, the Superoo council selects moms and dads from the Trekaroo community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. These select few are the go-to folks for travel advice and demonstrate wisdom and travel savvy that separate them from the rest.
Superoos get special Superoo privileges.
Intrigued? Find out more about how to become a Superoo
If you think you’ve run of of ways to prove your Superoo abilities? No way!
Did you know we added restaurants as a category under activities, you have even more to review. Add photos, answer questions. You can even create a list out of all the reviews you’ve already written. Just select a theme for your list and off you go.
Here’s another idea, get other families going by sending messages and compliments! There are so many ways to prove your Superoo abilities!
LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | FL | HI | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA and now IL
What’s a site launch without a contest? Send it to your friends, post it on your blog, help to get the word out about Trekaroo!
Write and Win a Flip MINO Video Camera from now till Dec 14!
Your kids will “flip” over the Flip. A video camera that’s perfect for traveling light. At Trekaroo, we all have one and we think you should too!
All you have to do is share your family’s vacation memories on Trekaroo It’s a contest to see who has the greatest volume of quality tips and recommendations on traveling with kids. Writing and sharing have never been so fun. If you haven’t been on Trekaroo yet, you’ve got to come visit. We already have over 5,000 activities in 8 states that are fun for families.
How to win a Flip Video Camera.
- Enter the Trekaroo community by clicking “Join”
- Browse the site and click “Rate & Review” to start submitting your reviews on “Things to See & Do” and “Places to Sleep” with kids
- The more you write, the more points you earn. Your opinion is valuable, so each review is worth 5 points.
- For more points, send it to your friends to vote your review as helpful, and share photos. These are each worth an additional point. The more you share, the faster you’ll climb through the ranks.
You can check your rank status on the contest rules page.
We know you’ve got lots of family memories and favorites to share both near home and further away. Simply join Trekaroo, share your opinion and win the coolest gadget of 2008.
The contest ends on December 14th at 11:59:59. All prizes will be announced and awarded after December 14th.
