The Smokies of Tennessee and North Carolina are a top year-round mountain destination. It’s home to some spectacular fall color, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During your getaway find outdoor activities galore, like rafting, horseback riding, zip…
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…
New York City a nonstop destination that tops the must do list for teens. It offers an energy that teens crave. Pack some comfy walking shoes since NYC offers urban trekking at its finest. I lived in NYC for two…
When I saw my first baby, I promised myself my kids would see their country from tip to tip. It took twelve years and my kids saw all 50 states, one summer vacation at a time. I am so glad…
Maine at the tip of the northeast corner of the U.S. is famous for its lighhouses, its seafood and its wicked everything, including the winters. It’s largest city, Portland, offers the best of all, including lighthouses, lobsters and wicked…
National Parks offers outdoor escapes that can be explored in a few hours or a few weeks. It really depends on your schdule. Sometimes you just have one day, and that’s OK. Take a look and then plan on extended…
Traveling with teens gives you the opportunity to share interests. And one of the best ways to connect with your teen is through music. Introduce your kids to new music that dropped before they were born with a trip to…
As one of the only places in the U.S. where you can mine for diamonds and keep them, Craters of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is a must stop. Learn about volcanoes and how diamonds were formed in this area…
Pack up and head out to Music City, U.S.A. for a weekend getaway paired with legendary music and down-home cooking. Add a bit of culture with a museum visit and finsih out the weekend with a cruise down the river.…
The race for space isn’t over. Fiftty years ago, it was to the Moon, now it’s to Mars. So if you or your kid dreams of traveling to space, start with a bit of NASA history with a trip. Read…
After a thorough walk through the American Revolution along Boston’s Freedom Trail, it’s time for a snack. Boston’s North End offers narrow streets that lead to a hidden world of Old World shops with authentic Italian delights. Read on to…
Imagine setting off for a new land to discover and settle for your king back in the Old World. What’s out there, who’s out there and what’s needed to survive? Learn about the 1604 to 1605 colony that became the…