Welcome! Are you planning a trip to Washington D.C.? The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a great option for families. We have visited the San Diego Zoo and other major zoos in the U.S., and the National Zoo is on par with the better ones. For my animal-loving son, this was one of the highlights of our […]
National Archives Museum in Washington D.C. – Tips for Families
Visiting the National Archives was one of the highlights of my family’s Washington D.C. trip last summer. We were there on Independence Day and figured that there was no better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than by showing our kids the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. The National Archives is within a short […]
Tips for visiting Topaz Internment Camp in Utah
Hello! Do you love history? Do you also love visiting cool places most people haven’t seen? As a history nerd and native Utahn, Topaz Internment Camp had been on my list for years. My family finally planned a spring break road trip through Southern Utah in 2016 that included a lot of smaller parks and […]
Why my kids LOVE the Museum of Natural Curiosity at Thanksgiving Point
Hello! We were excited for the opportunity to return to the Museum of Natural Curiosity during Christmas break. My sister was in town with her four children and THIS was one of the activities they specifically requested. We arrived right at opening time with six kids, ages 7 to 15. The Museum of Natural Curiosity […]
My Five Favorite Ogden Restaurants on Historic 25th Street
Thank you to Visit Ogden for sponsoring this post. I was compensated for writing this post, but was not hosted by any of the restaurants on this list. Hello! Do you know Ogden, Utah? If not, you’re missing something good. Ogden is practically my hometown. I’ve lived about 15 minutes from downtown Ogden most of my life and […]
Ford’s Theatre – Tips for Visiting With Kids
Hey there! Ford’s Theatre is one of those gold-star destinations for history lovers. It’s the place where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, which changed the course of American history. Ford’s Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Washington D.C., just a few blocks from the most popular monuments and museums. Ford’s […]
