steve camper, checked out your site! It looks great! I added a couple of reviews and some day when I look up all of the url's for the places I've been I'll add some more! Right off the top it looks like a lot of people gave a lot of praise for places with a lot of amenities and resort like environments. One place I've been to, which I didn't comment on at the site, has tiny sites and I would never go during the high season! Two people noted how great the place is and that they have BIG sites! I just get a kick out of how we all have different views on the same place! Don't get me wrong, nothing is wrong with that if that's what you like! Just not my cup of tea! My ideal camp site has nobody around for at least a mile, is only accessible by boat, and has only a firepit, table and outhouse for amenities! It's the highlight of my summer every year!

I just stopped by for a minute and see you are coming to MY TOWN (Colo Spgs). The Flying W Ranch dinner is probably not bad for kids. The food is not great and everyone sits at long picnic tables while a comedy-musical group entertains. I thought it was over-priced since I would not choose the entertainment and the food was very basic, served on "authentic" metal plates after standing in line like a cafeteria. If you do go, go early because the one really good thing is the village you can explore while waiting for the meal/entertainment to start. If you want to eat high-end game food, try the Craftwood Inn in Manitou Springs. In fact, go to Manitou Springs and sample some of the local mineral springs. It is a fun trip to walk around the little town (a "suburb" of CS) and try the spring water. Bring your own cup! The springs are located outdoors in an area of a few city blocks. If you like the water, load up! Many of the locals use it for lemonaide. The waters are similar to Perrier with the notable exception of Iron Springs which tastes like rotten eggs. Cave of the Winds is a good sized cave to visit here. The Cliff Dwellings are cool, but they are not actually real which stole the magic for me. The train up to the top of Pikes Peak is pretty boring for the most part unless you get lucky and see big horn sheep. If you go to the zoo, be sure to use your zoo ticket to DRIVE through the zoo and up to the Will Rogers Shrine. This is a great old tower with fabulous views of the city and plains. There are a lot of cool things to do, but Garden of the Gods is definitely the best. --Kris

My most fun days in NYC have been just walking around-- particularly Soho, Tribeca, Financial District and of course 5th Avenue. I think that transcends age-- though what catches your interest in those neighborhoods may vary by age, there's plenty to see and experience. Many families go to Serendipity for frozen hot chocolate-- I've never been. A favorite starting point for me is Balthazar-- just love the decor and the energy and while the bakery isn't an option there are plenty of gluten-free options. Ellis Island is on my "must see at all costs" list. I've never been but my family came in through Ellis.. and after reading A Fall of Marigolds, I realized how much I do not know. I love the NYPL and the Met-- I agree with Annie that the experience and views from the rooftop are just breathtaking but I am not sure it's open to the public anymore. I did some work at the Met about 10 yr ago and at that time, it was employees (and contractors) only. I would think the average 11 yo would prefer MOMA. So many iconic and recognizable works of art. And I am a bit of a train romantic-- love train stations. Grand Central is just gorgeous. I've never done a cruise or ferry-- but I have added that to my "must do at all costs" list also. A broadway show is quintessential NY but don't discount off broadway. I have seen and enjoyed a wide range of shows-- from dramas to audience participation type performances. Whatever you do-- have fun and hope you have great weather!

A number of years ago we did the out-and-back Narrows hike in late May or early June (around Memorial Day). Water was moving but current not too strong. It was beautiful but seemed there were a lot of folks out that day and I would like to do the hike again without seeing quite so many people. Same trip it snowed at Bryce Canyon. We stayed at Flanigan's outside of Zion and I would stay there again. There very well might be nicer places but budget was a big factor in our choice of lodging on that trip.