The kids want to go camping and you don’t know where to start. After camping with kids for over 15 years, I’m here to say, make it easy for Mom. I’ve always kept my comfort level in mind when planning.…
Wander through a National Park to learn about the people of the past. Or explore a National Park and discover a majestic landscape with moutains, forests or oceans. Hike a trail with friends or family. Whatever your reasons, a book can…
Sometimes you just have one day and that’s it. It’s OK. That destination will always be there for another visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids and sometimes seeing it in one day is better than…
A trip to San Antonio isn’t complete unless you sample its Tex-Mex along the Riverwalk and visit at least one of the missions. The good news. right across the street from the Riverwalk is one of the most famous.…
Upstate New York’s Niagara Falls is one of the top waterfalls in the world. The first glance is amazing as the power of water is the show. Though don’t miss out on gettin up and close to the waterfalls. With…
When you think of Oregon, it’s all fir-covered mountains, though what is under those mountains? Find out at Caves National Monument in southern Oregon, just south of Oregon’s Grants Pass in the Rouge River Siskiyou National Forest. It’s a gateway…
Maybe just as popular as the beaches, the California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. Though at home in several parks across the state, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit…
Oregon Road Trip Itinerary Pack it up and explore the Pacific Northwest with nine picture perfect Oregon road trip stops during the summer. First start in Portland (especially if you are flying in) and find with a host of family…
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…
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…
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…