Monarch butterflies have arrived: Three best California monarch sanctuaries

Starting in fall, monarch butterflies in western United States migrate to the coast of California where they spend winter months, November to February. Three best monarch butterfly sanctuaries are Pismo Beach, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz.

Winter Activities - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Washington DC Memorials: Martin Luther King, Jr., Franklin Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson

In Washington DC, around the Tidal Basin are three memorials to Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King, Jr. In the memorials are inscribed quotations from these extraordinary men. Their words are timeless, their ideals and actions in the history of the United States speak to us

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is coming up - it's the Year of the Dragon. Legends and lucky symbols of the New Year, videos of San Francisco and Bangkok, children's books, fun food to celebrate the holiday.

Travel for Kids | Neuschwanstein Castle

Tips for visiting Neuschwanstein Castle with kids

Winter Wonders Children's Books

Children's books transport us to the poetry of snow, mythical journeys in winter landscapes, a true story of Antarctica, the beauty and wildlife of winter woods, joy and imagination of a city changed by snow overnight.

Your Go-to Guide for a Winter Day at the Zoo

Add a little sunshine to a gray winter day with a trip to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. There’s still plenty to see from December through March. This guide will help you plan for a cold-weather visit.

Travel for Kids Coloma California - Gold Rush Discovery Site

Gold Rush childrens books and fun things to do with your kids in Coloma, California, site of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Sutter's Mill. This family travel guide will help you get the most out of your visit.