McCall, Idaho is a scenic lake and ski town located about 2.5 hours north of Boise. It’s right on Payette Lake and just a few miles north of Cascade Lake. The city of Cascade is located about 30 miles away and there are a lot of fun things to do between McCall and Cascade. We […]
8 Tips for Packing Light
Packing light is a challenge on every family vacation. Most airlines charge for checked bags, and overhead bins are stuffed. There is only so much cargo space in the family car. Cruise ship cabins are ridiculously small. We typically pack one carry-on suitcase and one small backpack per person. Most kids and adults can manage […]
Tips for Planning a Black Hills Road Trip
Planning a Black Hills road trip? The Black Hills of South Dakota are one of my favorite destinations for families, and it’s perfect for a summer road trip. It’s a classic American vacation. This article is an overview for planning a Black Hills road trip and I’m sharing all my top tips on when to […]
Top Vacation Rental Tips for Families
Renting a vacation home is a great alternative to a hotel. You usually get more space, privacy, and a full kitchen – often in an exceptional location. In this article, I’m sharing all my best vacation rental tips for families. My friend Katie turned me on to vacation rentals a few years ago. She has […]
What to Expect at Utah’s Grafton Ghost Town
Do you love ghost towns? I do. Grafton ghost town is located near Zion National Park in Utah. It’s a must for history-loving families. Grafton is one of the rare ghost towns that looks better than it did 20 years ago. A school house, several homes and a cemetery have been restored and preserved. It’s […]
Everything you need to know to visit Spiral Jetty
Looking for a little adventure? And something unusual? Spiral Jetty in Northern Utah is both. Spiral Jetty is a work of art that was created at the north end of the Great Salt Lake by Robert Smithson in 1970. It is made from local black basalt rock, which can turn white in some places, due […]
