New York City is an world class destination. From the museums to the park to the Statue, find days of activities and attractions. Head to the top of the tallest buildings for a view from above. Take a ferry…
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…
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…
As the summer temperatures and crowds cool at the National Parks, fall is an excellent time to enjoy the outdoors. Starting in the northern most sites, the leaves start to turn brilliant colors in September and continue though November. From…
Across the U.S. plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. 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. From garden…
With a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map, dinosaur hunting is easy in Texas. If you know where to look. Texas is actually in a hot zone for dinosaur footprints and Ice Age skeletons. The dinosaurs might be long…
A trip to New York City is fabulous for teens. My teens enjoyed the energy of NYC and there is so much to see. With the museums just steps from the Broadway Shows, there are lots to do during a…
From the national parks to the premier wildlife viewing to the western history, the Black Hills of South Dakota packs in the family fun with family-sized adventure. Often skipped for the beaches and the amusement parks, this area has fewer…
Located in South Dakota’s Black Hills, Mount Rushmore is the most visited National Memorial outside of Washington, DC. It’s more than a road trip stop and vistors can spend several hours exploring the area. Mount Rushmore offers day and night…
It’s a cliche though it feels like the truth, time flies after you have kids. One day you are craddling a newborn and the next you are loading up the SUV bound for college. When I saw my first baby,…