Hey there. Planning a trip to New York City? For many visitors to New York City, the trip is not complete without seeing the city from the top of the Empire State Building. Did you know that you can do the same thing from the top of Rockefeller Center for less money and often with […]
4 Tips for Exploring the Wright Brothers Memorial
I love a relaxing beach vacation, but when we visited the Outer Banks of North Carolina, my family enjoyed learning some important aviation history by visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial. In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made history by completing four brief flights in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. When you visit the Wright Brothers Memorial, you […]
7 Tips for Visiting Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
When I told my children we were going to visit Starvation State Park (now Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation), they were not sure they liked the idea. They were completely confused when I told them we’d have a picnic at Starvation. Even I was not sure what to expect at this reservoir with a […]
Tips for Ghost Crab Hunting along the Atlantic Coast
Hey there! Ready for some excited screams and shouts from your kids on vacation? Spend an evening ghost crab hunting for an experience you will never forget. A trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina would not be complete for my family without a late-night trip to the beach to hunt ghost crabs. What are […]
6 Tips for Visiting the Statue of Liberty with Kids
Is the Statue of Liberty at the top of your family’s list when you visit New York City? It took me 40 years to finally get to New York City for the first time and you better believe the Statue of Liberty was a must-see for my family. The Statue of Liberty is one of the great […]
Tips for Visiting Fort Ticonderoga
Hello! Planning a trip to the Adirondacks or Vermont? I’m pretty geeky about American history, so Fort Ticonderoga was a must-see for me on our Adirondacks road trip. It’s right on the New York-Vermont border. Fort Ticonderoga is a place where history comes to life. Located in New York’s beautiful Adirondack Park, Fort Ticonderoga has […]
