Topping the list of summer must-sees for the Pacific Northwest is Mount St. Helens, the Washington volcano that blew up in 1980. For school-age kids and older, a trip to the Johnston Ridge Visitor Center is a great addition…
In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, take an island getaway with mild summer temperatures and lots of outdoor activities, With ferry service from several Washington ports, enjoy a trip full of hiking, exploring and eating seafood. San Juan Island…
Top Alaskan Cruise Ports of Call With so many cruise ships offering Alaskan cruises, it’s hard to decided. Consider where you want to visit and go for there. Here are the Top Alaskan Cruise Ports of Call to help you…
Located high about the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs find an mountaintop oasis with cool breezes and a pine forest. To reach this oasis, climb aboad the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for a desert escpape including wintertime snow. With a…
Want to see the 49th state the easy way? Then book an Alaskan cruise to see the Alaska panhandle and the Inside Passage. With a rugged landscape, simply sit back and let the scenery and animals float by. adventure awaits.…
Best Alaskan Cruises with Kids Cruises are back and a cruise to Alaska is a bucket list item for many families. Departing as early as May and as late as September, Alaska cruises usually depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Steward.…
If you and your kids want to explore something that goes BOOM! Here’s 15 National Parks that feature volcanoes, or parts of volcanoes. Learn about the types of vocanoes, volcanic erruptions and what happens after a volcanic erruption. Here’s the…
It’s a top attraction in the U.S., yep a notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list. Though shouuld you visit Alcatraz with kids? Well, on a recent West Coast road trip, my kids, 9, 13…
Outdoor time is refreshing for the mind and the spirit. Between the fresh air and the exercise, everyone can benefit for time outside. For a visit to the national parks, most of the sites are free year round. Only about…
9 Nonprofits that Support the U.S. National Parks For those who want to support the land they love, there are several nonprofits that benefit the national parks. You might have time and want to donate it in a park. You…
Explore a National Park and discover a majestic landscape. Or wander through a National Park to learn about the people of the past. Whatever your reasons, a book can help you with your journey. The U.S. offers 63 national parks…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids San Diego has been a family favorite for decades. With fabulous year-round weather, families can have fun at the beaches, the parks and the museums. I’ve pulled together a list 20+…