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…
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…
The light peeks through the gap in the drapes, just enough to get my brain spinning. What city am I in and where am I driving to next, are the usual thoughts in the morning when I’m out on the…
This is what happens when you get that call right before you go to bed. My wife and our three kids take epic road trips every summer and leave me at home until I can meet them with my week…
Me: “Hey kids, Mom’s tired. Can we check out the fireworks from across the river, closer to the hotel?” Melissa: “Great idea, my feet hurt. Let’s head to the car.” The carful of kids lumber across the parking lot from…
Montreal offers families an urban city center with a French flair. Where Quebec City offers old-world appeal and North American history. Montreal is modern city with expansive museums and urban parks to explore. Read on for what to do in…
The carful of kids spent yesterday in Virginia at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Shenandoah National Park. After a packed day, I loaded the kids into the SUV and drove 260 miles (approximately four hours) to Hershey, Pennsylvania, so we could visit Hershey’s…