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Category Archives: Family Vacations

Day TripsFamily VacationsPhotographyUncategorized

Lots of Buttes in Monument Valley

Caroline October 18, 2018 Amigo Cafe, Arizona, Forrest Gump Point, Monument Valley Najavo Tribal Park, Navajo fry bread, sunset photography, The View Hotel, Utah, Wildcat Trail Comments are off 3664 Views

“I like big buttes and I cannot lie…” I know, I know. It’s not pronounced like butts. It’s actually pronounced bee-ute. A drive through Monument Valley is a fun way to explore another iconic stop in the Southwest U.S....

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Family VacationsHikingNational ParksPhotographyUncategorized

Our Epic Southwest U.S. Vacation

Caroline July 16, 2018 Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, hiking, hiking with kids, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, National Parks, Zion National Park Comments are off 1959 Views

Ahhhh! I’m finally getting back into a routine and posting to the blog. I have good reason though. Earlier this year we embarked on one of our biggest adventures and decided it was time to sell our home in...

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Day TripsFamily VacationsMiscellaneousUncategorized

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Caroline July 12, 2018 educational, history, tours, Virginia 2 Comments 5831 Views

Before we moved from Northern Virginia my family (mom, dad, sisters and their families) came for a visit. My 12-year old nephew was an infant the last time we took everyone to George Washington’s Mount Vernon. We were due...

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Day TripsFamily VacationsMiscellaneous

Colonial Williamsburg

Caroline January 5, 2018 Christiana Campbell's Tavern, educational, kid friendly, Virginia, walking 2 Comments 1371 Views

Back in November we spent a long weekend exploring America’s Historic Triangle…Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. In the first of a three-part blog post, below you can read about our day in Colonial Williamsburg. Planning We decided to make use...

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Family VacationsNational ParksPhotography

The National Cherry Blossom Festival

Caroline December 11, 2017 cherry blossoms, family friendly, Jefferson Memorial, National Mall, National Parks, spring break, tidal basin, walking, Washington D.C. Comments are off 1563 Views

Have plans for spring break next year? Consider visiting Washington, D.C. for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Now is the time to start thinking about your plans and making your lodging accommodations. I mean, 2017 is flying by! Spring...

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Family VacationsPhotography

Our Total Solar Eclipse Experience

Caroline August 28, 2017 Kentucky, total solar eclipse 1 Comment 1318 Views
Eclipse Phases

We traveled to Franklin, Kentucky to view the total solar eclipse. This is our experience. We're definitely excited for the next one in 2024.

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