Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Try hiking. Hiking is a great way to enjoy family time while getting some exercise and breathing in fresh air. I don’t remember doing a lot of hiking as a kid,...
Hiking Stony Man and Little Stony Man with kids
I’m biased, but Virginia is a beautiful state. One thing we love the most is that we can drive a few hours and get to the beach. Driving a few hours in the other direction takes us to the...
Camping at Assateague Island National Seashore
Camping at Assateague Island National Seashore should be on your camping bucket list. After a recent trip, it has become one of our favorite places to go camping. I was nervous because Kris isn’t a big fan of the...
Shawnee National Forest and Land Between the Lakes
During our trip to Kentucky for the total solar eclipse we made stops at Shawnee National Forest and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. We specifically visited Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest. We were scouting...
Start Booking Next Year’s Camping Reservations Now
If you’re like me you’ve already starting thinking about next year’s vacations. It’s not that I can’t enjoy the present. Trust me, I don’t want my girls to grow up any faster. It’s that long gone are the days...
Mammoth Cave National Park
We visited Mammoth Cave National Park during our trip to view the total solar eclipse in Kentucky. When Kris first mentioned traveling to see the eclipse I wasn’t quite on board. It seemed silly to drive all the way...
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 I read reviews online and thought the kids would be interested. Plus it’s considered the Natural History Museum of...
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 I’ve been wanting to try it for close to six years! I know, what was I waiting for? I...
Photographing the Solar Eclipse
I realize that most readers of this post will likely not be able to make use of the information here until 2024, but I wanted to document the preparation and work that I did in the days and weeks...
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 next one in 2024.