Utah has a lot of good dinosaur museums, and my family has visited most of them. We think it’s really cool that in parts of Utah, it’s difficult to dig a hole without finding a dinosaur in it. Price, Utah is one of those places. We stopped to visit the USU-Eastern Prehistoric Museum in Price […]
Tips for Visiting Caladesi Island State Park
Hey there! Want to see what Florida’s beaches looked like before hotels, restaurants, and shops were built along the shores? Plan a visit to Caladesi Island State Park. Caladesi Island, located a few miles north of Clearwater Beach, Florida, is a good place to escape the crowded and commercialized beaches, and collect shells, enjoy a […]
What to expect on a Make-A-Wish trip to Universal Orlando
Hello! Are you planning to visit Universal Orlando through Make-A-Wish? My family had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando Resort as part of my son’s Make-A-Wish trip to Walt Disney World in June 2013. My son had Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We took his Make-A-Wish trip after the end of […]
7 Tips for Visiting the San Diego Zoo
Planning a trip to the San Diego Zoo? The world-famous San Diego Zoo is one of the top attractions for families in the San Diego area. It is conveniently located near downtown San Diego and offers visitors the chance to see exotic animals that are not commonly found in other zoos. Our family recently made […]
Tips for Families at the Library of Congress
A Library of Congress tour may not be on the top of the list for first-time visitors to Washington D.C., but it should be. The Thomas Jefferson building, one of three Library of Congress buildings on Capitol Hill, is open for public tours and is well worth your time. Completed in 1897, this beautiful building […]
Tips for visiting Walt Disney World through Make-a-Wish
Have you ever wondered which wish the Make-a-Wish organization grants most often? Over 40% of wishes granted by Make-a-Wish are Disney related. Many of these, including my own son’s wish, are to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. For kids like my son, Disney World has it all – Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, […]
