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Travel COLORADO
Colorado is such a beautiful place to visit, with everything from sand dunes to National Parks to hot springs. Here are my links to some interesting attractions and trip planning resources. Everything you need to plan your trip to Colorado. PLAN YOUR COLORADO TRIP Colorado […]
Rocky Mountain Family Reunion in Dillon & Breckenridge, COLORADO
After planning for almost a year, we spent one lovely week of June in Colorado, with family. We had pretty much planned our whole summer of travels around this event. My parents, two of my sisters, their spouses, and my nephew all met together in a […]
5 Family Activities in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is not only breathtaking, but there are many things to do for the entire family. Last time I wrote about FREE activities in Colorado Springs. Today’s post focuses on some excellent options that aren’t necessarily free, but still worth a visit. 1. Manitou […]
5 FREE ACTIVITIES IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
Colorado had long been on my bucket list, and when we arrived in Colorado Springs, we found five excellent and free activities that are worth a visit! 1. GARDEN OF THE GODS One of the most popular and gorgeous attractions in all of Colorado Springs […]
Family Fun at the Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
The Great Sand Dunes in Colorado have been on my bucket list for a long time. These dunes are the tallest in North America, rising to about 750 feet, and were formed more than 400K years ago. To read more about how the dunes formed […]
5 Things to Do With Kids in Fort Collins, Colorado
We chose to spend two weeks in Fort Collins, Colorado, a college town about one hour north of Denver. This was used as a base for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, and just for exploring a new city. Fort Collins, to me, is like a […]
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
We arrived into Colorado via Wyoming, and it was a beautiful drive. This was another new state for the boys to visit, and it had been a long time since I had been to Colorado. We visited Rocky Mountain National Park on Memorial Day weekend which […]
10 Ways to Engage Kids in Travel
Many of us have set our sights on traveling to all of the 50 states. But, how many of us are traveling with our family? Sometimes kids moan and groan in boredom, or their bad attitudes put a damper on our experiences. Is sightseeing or […]
Travel NEVADA
Trip planning links and resources to plan your travel to Nevada. This is your guide to attractions, tours, roadside attractions, restaurants, National, and State Parks in the state of Nevada. PLAN YOUR NEVADA TRIP Visit Nevada Official Site National Park Service Nevada State Parks Roadside […]
Travel ARIZONA
Are you inspired to visit Arizona? Arizona is amazing – gorgeous desert landscape. It is home of the surreal Grand Canyon itself, the red rocks of Sedona, and so much more! Here is a list of attractions and some resources to plan your trip to […]
Travel 50 States Journal Release
I’m excited to announce the launch of the my TRAVEL 50 STATES JOURNAL. This journal is perfect for travelers of all ages: those who want to document each state they visit, those who are working to complete a goal of traveling to every state, and […]
7 Must-See Places In & Around Moab, Utah
Utah is known for its gorgeous red rocks, and some of the top National and State Parks in the U.S. There is so much to see and do, that you can spend months exploring this state. If you’ve only got a short time to spend […]
50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You’ll discover the world’s longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America’s oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.
The Road to the Oz Museum, Wamego, KS
Kansas can be quite a challenging state to visit if your goal is to hit all 50 states. Being from Chicago, there were several road trips driving out West. However, taking the Kansas route was never the convenient choice. Nevertheless, determined to check off another […]
Virtual Travel Resources
Can’t travel right now, but feeling the travel bug? Here are some resources that help you travel virtually, with 360 degree views, virtual reality travel, museum field trips and videos, or inspirational travel videos of amazing places around the globe. USA *** A Road Trip […]