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Fort Morris, GA with Kids

Fort Morris, GA with Kids

One of my goals while we were in Florida was to explore many of the coastal forts with the kids. Fort Morris, located outside of Savannah, was part of that tour. The idea of a fort grabs the boys’ interest and it is a great 

Hiking Amicalola Falls with Kids

Hiking Amicalola Falls with Kids

This post contains affiliate links. Amicalola Falls is the highest waterfall in Georgia at 729 feet. It’s lovely and easy to reach, at just over an hour outside of Atlanta. I took the three littles in late April to check out Amicalola Falls State Park 

Visiting Fairhope, Alabama with Kids

Visiting Fairhope, Alabama with Kids

We’ve been missing the Netherlands a lot lately. I think we mostly miss the relaxed vibe that came with walking and biking everywhere. We were more subject to our whims there. Things in a car seem to require more planning. With that in mind we 

De Soto National Memorial & Jr. Ranger Program // Florida

De Soto National Memorial & Jr. Ranger Program // Florida

We completely underestimated everything De Soto National Memorial had to offer. We stopped by on a recent trip to Tampa thinking we would spend a few minutes in the visitors center, but instead we closed it down. We spent all afternoon completing the Jr. Ranger 

Portland, Maine to Saint John, New Brunswick // Road Trip Day 1

Portland, Maine to Saint John, New Brunswick // Road Trip Day 1

In order to escape the Florida heat we headed north to explore Canada’s Atlantic Provinces. Our dear friends, the Poole It Together family, joined us for a family road trip extravaganza. We opted to fly into Portland, Maine where we met up with the Pooles 

Minivan Road Trip Prep

Minivan Road Trip Prep

This post contains affiliate links. We traveled all around Europe by train, plane and sometimes in an RV. Moving to the United States meant more time in the car. We upgraded to the perfect family road trip car – the minivan. As we log miles 

A Magical Stay at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island, FL

A Magical Stay at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island, FL

Amelia Island has everything you want out of a beach vacation, couple that with the incredible service of the Ritz Carlton and you have a perfect family get away. The boys and I joined my parents at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island for a 

Wakulla Springs Riverboat Tour, Florida

Wakulla Springs Riverboat Tour, Florida

Wakulla Springs is located just south of Tallahassee, making it a wonderful place to stop if you are between the Panhandle and any other part of Florida. Wakulla Springs is Florida’s deepest freshwater spring. It boasts plenty of infrastructure, making it perfect for a quick 

Our Favorite Road Trip Toys

Our Favorite Road Trip Toys

We have been on the road most of the summer and with even more planned this autumn, we have honed in on some of the best road trip entertainment that doesn’t involve screens. It is not a secret that we love our “movie van.” I’m 

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield // Atlanta, GA

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield // Atlanta, GA

This post contains affiliate links. This may well be the summer of Junior Ranger badges. My Big Little is in the sweet spot for completing the activity packets and all three Littles love earning the badges. Kennesaw Mountain is an easy 20 min drive from