Destinations
National Parks | You can expect to find posts related to our National Parks in this category. These are many of the most beautiful or historic places in the United States. |
State Parks | If a post is related to a state park in any state, you can expect to find information about it in this category. |
Family Vacations | This category is for when a vacation takes our family to a place that is not normally related to the rest of the content on this blog (for instance, Disney World.) We will still write about these vacations and those posts will appear here. |
Day Trips | These trips don't require an overnight stay. Most places are within a 3-hour drive of our home in Northern Virginia. |
Mammoth Cave National Park
We visited Mammoth Cave National Park during our trip to view the total solar eclipse in Kentucky. When Kris first
Read more.The Wild Center – Tupper Lake, NY
During our most recent visit to the Adirondacks we visited The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Prior to our trip
Read more.I tried stand up paddle boarding!
I finally did it! I tried stand up paddle boarding, and it was awesome! I’m not lying when I say
Read more.Our Total Solar Eclipse Experience
We traveled to Franklin, Kentucky to view the total solar eclipse. This is our experience. We're definitely excited for the
Read more.Explore the ocean’s rocky coast by Tidepooling
Curious what little critters like to hang out in the ocean? Heard of tidepooling? Tidepooling is the activity of exploring
Read more.360 Degree Summit View – Coney Mountain Trail
Planning a trip to the Adirondacks and looking for a good hike to do with kids that offers a fantastic
Read more.The Rollins Pond Canoe Loop
As you already know I’m the planner of the group, always doing research before trips to find fun and exciting
Read more.Watkins Glen State Park
Our family loved Watkins Glen State Park. It's beautiful, and the Gorge Trail should not be missed. You can see
Read more.Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
For our 10th wedding anniversary Kris and I stayed overnight at the Perry Cabin Inn in St. Michaels, Maryland. While
Read more.Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Have you ever listened to the Star Spangled Banner? I know you’ve probably heard it many times before, but have
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