Taking the Kids: And Cooling Off in the Mountains

Be sure to pack your raincoats while catching the last rays of summer.
Taking the Kids: And Cooling Off in the Mountains
Getting on a trail and spending time with family doesn't cost anything. Jacob Lund/Shutterstock
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Got your rain jackets? You may need them if you are heading to the mountains for a last-gasp summer getaway, to escape the never-ending heat, or perhaps planning a fall getaway.

You may need your rain jacket for late-afternoon thunderstorms, as some of our relatives, unfortunately, discovered a while back. They opted for large garbage bags, which got some funny looks on the shuttle in Aspen back from the trailhead. (Guess what we gifted them the next Christmas?)

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