Whale watching was a top priority on my bucket list for a long time. Tours can be hit or miss, but we could not have chosen a better day for our tour with San Juan Excursions. The weather was perfect and the whales and other wildlife were abundant. We experienced the best case scenario, and finally checked […]
25 Free Things to do in Washington D.C.
Hello! Big cities can be notoriously expensive, but Washington D.C. offers so many free museums and tours that it is a great destination for families looking for an affordable big-city experience. Here are 25 of my favorite free things to do in Washington D.C. with kids. Museums and Buildings Smithsonian Museums – Washington D.C. is […]
6 Reasons to Love The Butchart Gardens
When we told people we were going to Victoria, British Columbia, nearly everyone asked, “Are you going to The Butchart Gardens?” Indeed, it’s hard to say that you’ve really visited Victoria if you haven’t seen its world-famous Gardens. But, is it a good choice for families? The Butchart Gardens has nearly one million visitors each year, and summer […]
Big Bus Tours of Philadelphia is Easy, Fun for Families
Hello! Planning a trip to Philadelphia? Most big cities have double-decker bus tours, but the Big Bus Tour in Philadelphia was my first. I’m so glad we did it and will definitely check out Big Bus Tours in other big cities that I visit. Big Bus Tours of Philadelphia was a great way for our family of seven […]
5 Fun Things to Do at Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is often overshadowed by it’s showier neighbors, but there are a lot of fun things for families to do here. Last fall, my family returned to Capitol Reef for a multi-generation weekend with my husband’s parents and sister, and her two children. The kids loved playing together, and I enjoyed […]
Tips for Your First Trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Planning a trip to New York City? Families might recognize the American Museum of Natural History as the setting for the Night at the Museum movies. I admit that was one of the reasons my children (ages 7 and 10) were excited to visit this world-famous science museum. It turns out that a lot of […]
