The MRS and I have been talking about what we can do for a family vacation next summer. We really haven't been on much of a vacation in yrs. With an 8 yr old son, a 5 yr old daughter and a 2yr old daughter it is a little tough finding a good all around vacation. We are thinking like a leave on Thursday or Friday and be back on Sunday or Monday kind of trip. We have talked about going east to see things like The JD plant in Waterloo Ia or some other equipment mfg or the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago or something. The other idea has been kicked up to go to like Valentine and canoe down the Niobrara (sp) and check out the cowboy trail, but don't know if there is any age limit for that. Last summer we got into cycling as a way to get in better shape and for the family to get time together. Haven't really come up with anything really that is one of those " Just jumps out at ya" kind of idea's. I really don't have any other great ideas for a shorter type vacation, but keeping it affordable is aways a plus.... Any ideas for us??????