Day 4: Museum of Science and Industry and North Avenue Beach Our last day in Chicago was a fantastic one. We spent the whole day at the Museum of Science and Industry, exploring all the exhibits and enjoying the hatching chicks and Tesla Coil demonstration. We also had a lovely picnic lunch and were impressed […]
Continue readingDay 3: Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum & The Bloomingdale Trail Day three in Chicago with kids promised to be a fun and educational day as we visited some of the city’s most iconic attractions. Our itinerary includes a visit to the world-famous Shedd Aquarium, exploring the vast collection of the Field Museum, and ending the […]
Continue readingLas Vegas may be known as the city of casinos and nightlife, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great destination for families too! On a recent trip, we had the pleasure of exploring Las Vegas with kids and were pleasantly surprised by the range of family-friendly activities and attractions on offer. From thrilling outdoor […]
Continue readingWinter is an excellent time to visit the Grand Canyon with kids. The crowds are smaller, the air is crisp, and the snow-capped views of the canyon are breathtaking. During our recent trip to the Grand Canyon in January, we stayed at Maswick Lodge, which is located in the Grand Canyon Village area. The rooms […]
Continue readingWashington, DC in winter can be lovely. Yes, it can be rainy and a bit blustery but I forgot what a joy it is to visit a city in its off-season. Last spring we spent a weekend in Washington, DC during the cherry blossom festival…. which was crazy. I felt like we were fighting crowds […]
Continue readingYep. We paid $2/person to take our children to a superfund site… and I would do it again. Butte, Montana is a mining town in every sense of the word. The hills are dotted with old mining rigs. Yellow hills loom around town. The Butte-Anaconda Historic District is a National Historic Landmark that spans huge […]
Continue readingYes, State Forest State Park has a bit of a confusing name, but it turns out to be the moose capitol of Colorado. It is a large state park in the northern part of the state, about four hours from Colorado Springs. We booked camping with some friends in February for the July 4th weekend […]
Continue readingIndependence Pass is a two-lane, 12,095 ft pass through the Rocky Mountains that is only open Memorial Day to early November. If you get a chance to drive through it, it is well worth the harrowing drive. The views are breathtaking and you can stop at the top for some light hiking, even if you […]
Continue readingWe ventured out to the Dunwoody Nature Center from my parents’ house in Atlanta. I had heard wonderful things about this playground nestled in the woods and wanted to check it out. I was rewarded with a nearly all-day adventure with the kids on a beautiful spring day. The Nature Center is free to use. […]
Continue readingI wasn’t sure that I would ever find a hike in the United States as family friendly as the Gnome Hike in Switzerland. So when a friend told us about the Grottos Trail outside of Aspen we knew we had to check it out. While this hike doesn’t have manmade play things scattered along the […]
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