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 […]
Favorite hikes for families on the Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park
Welcome! The amazing thing about Utah’s national parks is that they are so near each other, yet so different. In Arches, you will spend most of your time looking up at the unique and beautiful rock formations. Just a few miles away in Canyonlands National park, you look down at endless canyons and plateaus carved […]
Top Stops for Families in Arches National Park
Thinking about Arches National Park? It’s one of my favorite places. It’s just a few hours from home, so we have been there with our kids, grandparents, and friends many times. On one President’s Day weekend in Moab, Utah, we only had half a day to spend in Arches National Park, so we focused on our […]
Tips for U.S. Capitol Tours
Hello! Planning a trip to Washington D.C.? A tour of the U.S. Capitol Building is a must-see for visitors to Washington D.C. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your visit. There are two ways to schedule tours of the U.S. Capitol Building. The first is through the office of […]
