From the museums to the park to the Statue, travelers could wander through New York City for weeks and still not see it all. There is just so much to see and do. Visitors can see the best views from…
The Central Park is a backyard for NYC locals as well as a top destination for visitors. With over 800 acres, it’s impossible to explore all of it in one visit. So pick an area and explore by foot or…
Best New York City National Parks with Kids Head to New York City for a getaway packed with history, museums and every food imaginable. New York City offers more museums it boast more than 10 national park sites. From the…
As a family traveler writer and a youth group leader, I got voted to plan our trip to New York City for a handful of high school girls. Packed with an itinerary full of museums and must-dos, I needed budget-friendly…
Belleayre Mountain in New York’s Catskills Nestled in Catskill Park, Belleayre Mountain is about 2.5 hours from New York City. The Catskills were set aside by the New York State Forest Preserve in 1885. Soon after, skiers began hiking up…
Located about two hours north of New York City, Hyde Park provides the ideal recipe for the perfect getaway. Starting with a serving of culinary richness, visitors can add a heavy helping of National Park Service sites to explore. Then…
The Best of Boston in One Day? Sometimes, you have one day, and that’s OK. After traveling for decades, I routinely sample a city and return for a longer visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids;…
Upstate New York’s Niagara Falls is one of the top waterfalls in the world. You will hear it before you see it. The first glance is amazing as the power of water is the show. Best of all, you can…
With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants, dreamy containers overflowing with color and rose gardens with thousands of bushes in full bloom. Across the U.S., plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration and a…
Within a few hours of Boston and New York City, Waterbury, Vermont’s lush green mountains and outdoor activities are a top summer destination. With foodie stops, like ice cream and donuts, this is an easy road trip with the kids. After…
It might be the short arms of the T-Rex or the long neck of the Apatosaurus, but dinosaurs are fascinating to many. With a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map, you can go dinosaur hunting in Texas. The dinosaurs…
The Black Hills of South Dakota packs in the family fun with family-sized adventure with national parks, premier wildlife viewing and Western history. With five National Park sites all about an hour from each other, each is a top destination…