A view of Buckingham Fountain on the lakefront Segway Tour There’s nothing like the beauty and dazzling skyline of the Chicago lakefront. One of the coolest ways to take it all in is on a Segway Tour through iconic lakefront landmarks. The Bike and Roll lakefront Segway tour supplies two and half hours of outdoor fun with stopsthat includeMillennium Park, Grant Park, Soldier’s Field and more. I took the tour one hot summer afternoon with my teen son and the experience was well worth the sunburn and sweaty clothes. If you’re never hopped onto a Segway, it’s as fun as it looks but you must learn the basic safety tips, like not going too fast. My speed demon son grabbed the handle bars and sped off, only to land on hisposterior within 10 minutes of learning to operate a Segway. They are sensitive machines that respond to the slightest shift in weight. My son quickly dialed back the speed and we glided past the manicured lawns ofMillennium Park and ove...[more »]

In "The Show" they use clean balls for batting practice. - Crash Davis You know that summer is winding down when parks are no longer filled with little kids swinging big bats, but are instead overrun by the collective gut of the 35 and over slow-pitch leagues. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t get to your local park as often as possible. I’m actually in a 35 and over league and I’ve got to tell you, it’s fun to watch. I mean that in the saddest, most painful way possible. Oy, my legs. Summer vacations may be ending, but a game of catch in the park on a warm afternoon can stretch that holiday just a little bit longer. Make it happen. For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBabys Photo Fridays Photo by Tricia Honea ...[more »]

Like a blast from the past! The Fourth of July is this Sunday, and as such there will much in the way of fun and fireworks. Whether you and your friends and family are enjoying the big, fancy celebrations that occur all across America, or the small town parades that consist mainly of dogs and candy (like this one in Issaquah, WA — that’s Jak’s in the photo), it’s our holiday, America. Enjoy it. For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBabys Photo Fridays. Photo by Whit Honea ...[more »]