Lynn O’Rourke Hayes is a journalist with more than 25 years experience writing and speaking on travel, technology and family issues. She edits FamilyTravel.com, which she cofounded with her business partner Pam Plesons, and she previously worked for two hotel companies and consulted to numerous other organizations. She has written a book about balancing work and family and contributed to several others. She recently became a travel columnist for the Dallas Morning News; and launch the Adventure Mom blog at GoodHousekeeping.com. Her work also has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal and The Arizona Republic. She’s appeared on the TODAY show and numerous other television and radio programs.
Articles by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
Rafting in Steamboat When the Snow Melts
March 20, 2008
Melted snow turns to whitewater fun for the whole family on Northern Colorado rivers.
Steamboat Springs: Raring for the Rodeo
March 20, 2008
The award-winning Steamboat Springs rodeo offers an unforgettable show of ridin’ and ropin’, racing and dancing, keeping the American tradition alive.
Camp Among the Bears in Yellowstone
March 19, 2008
How do you get up close and personal with all that Yellowstone has to offer? Camp!
Colorado’s Steamboat Springs Country
March 4, 2008
Linked to its western traditions, Steamboat Springs mixes champagne powder with cowboy style to create a Rocky Mountain high everyone can enjoy.
Where to Eat and Sleep in Steamboat Springs
March 3, 2008
With a new era of redevelopment under way, the options for good food and great lodging in Steamboat Springs only get better.
More Articles by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
- Classroom Yellowstone
Venture into the wild with the help of expert naturalist guides. » - Yellowstone Park: Comfort in the Wild
A family vacation stay in Yellowstone National Park means adding your own chapter to the history book. » - Vail Valley: A Resort for All Seasons
As one season fades into the next, there is something to entice everyone at every age in this Rocky Mountain mecca. » - Sweet Summer in the Vail Valley
Our expert offers her inside tips for a few of the myriad outdoor adventures available to sportsmen and women of all ages during a Vail summer vacation. » - Vail: What’s Hot in Winter
Check out these tips from our expert on what’s new to do in Vail during the winter season. »
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