When our oldest child was a newborn, we attended a family reunion in Washington State and planned to drive through North Cascades National Park on our way home. Unfortunately, she became ill and we changed our route to stay closer to cities and get home quickly. Fast forward eleven years and our family had the […]
10 Fun Things to Do in National Harbor
Have you heard about National Harbor? I hadn’t until my husband attended a professional conference there last July. We made a family vacation of it, and had a wonderful time! National Harbor, Maryland is a new planned community and conference venue. It is located about 10 miles from downtown Washington D.C. We loved relaxing by the pool and […]
Tips for Touring Mount Vernon with the Family
A trip to the nation’s capital should definitely include a visit to George Washington’s estate, which is why I take all my out-of-town guests to tour Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon gets a shout-out for being one of the most family-friendly historical sites you can enjoy with children of any age. My two-year-old loves running around […]
4 Tips for Visiting Minnetonka Cave
When my family visited Bear Lake on the Utah-Idaho border last summer, I was excited to take them to Minnetonka Cave, just a few miles away. I had toured this cave before, when I visited Bear Lake with friends in my early 20’s. I have toured several impressive caves since then, including Timpanogos Cave, Wind […]
6 Irrestible adventures for families in Heber Valley
This post was sponsored by Heber Valley. Ready to unplug? I understand where you’re coming from. Family life gets crazy and even the time honored family vacation is too often interrupted by phone calls, email, texting and altogether too much screen time. It’s time to take a REAL vacation! Have you considered Heber Valley in Utah? It’s a […]
Whale Watching at Lime Kiln Point State Park
Hi there! Planning a trip to San Juan Island in Washington? Lime Kiln Point was irresistible when we planned our trip to the San Juan Islands last summer. This state park is known for its whale watching, historic lighthouse and rugged beauty. I’m a sucker for all three. Here’s what you need to know before […]
