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...
The Kennedy Center with Kids
One thing I’ve always believed since the moment our daughters were born is that you shouldn’t stop doing things just because you have kids. For example, Kris and I had always wanted to see a show at the Kennedy...
Colonial Williamsburg
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...
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...
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...
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 tidepools, which form at low tide when water retreats along rocky coasts leaving pools of water. These pools of...
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 you actually listened to the words? After our recent visit to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine I...