New York City packs an energy that falls flat with younger kids but teens possess the stamina for urban trekking at its finest. I lived in NYC for two years, though I didn’t introduce my kids to the metropolis…
The kids voted and they want to head to New York City for their teen trip. I couldn’t wait to get there until I realized I would have to feed them regularly on a budget. Since I used to live…
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…
Huntsville stands out as the hub of Northern Alabama, offering diverse options in dining, recreation and the arts. First NASA history and Space Camp top the list of must-dos though enjoy nearby recreational opportunities in the nearby Cumberland Plateau, part…
The carful of kids drove over 7,000 miles during our East Coast road trip to get to the eastern edge of North Americafrom Texas. Along the way we lost a SUV and nearly all of our electronic devices but we…
If it’s your first visit to New York City, then a trip to the Statue of Liberty is a must. Though it requires advance tickets, especially during the summer. I’ve got six more top tips for visiting the Statue of…
How much can you see Boston in one day with kids? With a little planning, we walked the entire Freedom Trail, earned a Junior Ranger badge, toured Old Ironsides and even walked through Harvard University. Since Boston is steeped in U.S.…
Life is busy with kids and sometimes you just get one day to explore. Happens to me and the Carful of Kids all the time. I don’t fret, instead I see as much as I can and hope to return…
Walk through the beloved Anne of Green Gables house with kids from the children’s classic Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written in 1908, the series enchanted millions of readers from across the globe. For those who aren’t…
What to do on Prince Edward Island with Kids Tour the Canadian Maritimes for family fun, especially during the summer. Prince Edward Island with kids offers warmer water for splashing and learning to clam. Listen to costumed docents recount early…
Kids want to do anything crazy unusual. So take them to the place where the tide are the largest. Located along the Bay of Fundy in the Canadian Maritimes, kids can walk on the ocean floor then come back a…
After making the trip to Maine, not a necessarily easy task since it’s in the northeast corner of the U.S., reward yourself with lobster. Explore another icon in Maine so find lighthouses in and around Portland. Then sample a…