I'm sure you've noticed that as our kids become teens, unless we 're offering up a trip to Europe, they are less likely to get excited about anything that takes them away from their friends and most importantly their electronic devices, even a family vacation. But, maybe it's time for something different. Perhaps, an adventure outdoors.
The Sierra Club offers 20 trips for families and encourages single parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to get away together for a weekend or a week trip. It may only be the beginning of the new year but those summer months will come around fast, so it's good to book ahead of time. They are now taking deposits.
Trip includes a stay at the Bear Valley Lodge, hiking nearby trails of the Valley plus backcountry trails of the Stanislaus National Forest. Also included, Kayaking instruction and two days on Alpine Lake.
This trip includes a little bit of everything. Hike to Moxie Falls, the highest waterfall in Maine. Tube/float on the Kennebec River. Canoe to an island on Indian Pond for an overnight stay and lobster bake. Raft the spectacular Upper Gorge of the Kennebec River, a 12-mile whitewater run considered one of the best in the country
If you're wondering if there is any up side to those video games your kids are always playing, listen up. New studies show the skills and hand-eye coordination honed by playing certain video games actually help doctors to perform life saving surgeries. (more)
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Check it out: "Maid of Honor"
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Still Waiting for Your Shows?
With the writer's strike over, production on many of your favorite tv shows is in full swing. Find out when your favs are coming back on the air:What to expect
TV update: ABC Entertainment renews "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Dirty Sexy Money," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost," "Private Practice," "Pushing Daisies," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty"for next season.
NBC renews "Heroes", "Chuck", and "Life" for next season.
CBS renews "Cold Case," "Criminal Minds," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "CSI: Miami," "CSI: NY," "Ghost Whisperer," "NCIS," "Numb3rs," "Two and a Half Men," "Without a Trace," "The Big Bang Theory" for next season
On or off... Rumors but mostly positive news swirling that Friday Night Lights will return next season. Now's the time to start catching up with one of the best shows on tv.
Our staff writer, Zenseeker, shares her picks and anticipates the day that they'll return:
On ABC. On NBC.
It's down to 6! American Idol -- Season 7 continues Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 8pm/7c on Fox.
Follow Idol madness at official site
Weeknight Escape - Men In Trees
Wednesdays at 10PM/9c (ABC)
Check out our favorite 3D multi-player game for kids of all ages at
Disney's Toontown
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Lots to do over at WebRanger, a National Park Service site. Kids can sign up to oversee their own ranger station or just visit and play games, solve mysteries and puzzles.
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Teen Second Life is a Virtual World for 13-17 years old. At this global gathering place, teens can learn how to run a business, play games and chat with others who share similar interests.
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Rent your favorite video games online at Gamefly
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