Las 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 readingDay Two: Millennium Park, Architectural Boat Tour, Adler Planetarium & Rainbow Cone Welcome to day two of our family adventure in Chicago! If you’re planning a family trip to the Windy City, you won’t want to miss out on these top kid-friendly attractions. Today’s itinerary includes visits to picturesque Millennium Park, a fascinating architecture boat […]
Continue readingLos Angeles, the sprawling metropolis of Southern California, is a city that offers endless opportunities for family fun and adventure. However, navigating the city with kids can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. During my recent trip to LA with my family, we faced some hiccups along the way, including […]
Continue readingDay One Itinerary Featuring Top Kid-Friendly Attractions! Day One: Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier & Ohio Street Beach Chicago is an excellent family-friendly destination with countless attractions to explore. We took advantage of the opportunity to visit this amazing city with our three kids during the summer, using Jeff’s conference […]
Continue readingOne of the most unexpected stops on our journey to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park was the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming. We thought we would just stop in and ended up staying until the museum closed. This is where we first started to wrap our heads around the hardships of […]
Continue readingThis post contains affiliate links. Our first stop on our South Dakota Adventure (a 4-day weekend trip) was in Nebraska. Scotts Bluff National Monument was one of the waypoints on the trails that headed west across the United States. We visited seven years ago, but the drive to the top was closed and the Big Little […]
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 […]
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