With the Holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to consider gifting books that kids will love! Here are some fun gift ideas and travel book series for kids who love travel: Travel Books for Young Children GOOD NIGHT OUR WORLD SERIES: Toddler and […]

The Olympic Peninsula, located in Northwestern Washington, is an unforgettable adventure. In one relatively small area, you can visit mountains, ocean, and rain forest in Olympic National Park. Although we designated four full days, we had to carefully pick and choose our stops, in order […]

Coeur D’Alene is a very popular summer resort area. The homes styles are a combination of unique beautiful old homes and properties that need major renovation.  The area seems to be going through a revitalization. We visited Coeur D’Alene twice over the past 4 years, and […]

Located on the border of Northern Idaho and Montana, lies the spectacular Route of the Hiawatha. This popular bike trail covers 15 miles at a gentle downhill grade between 1.6% – 2%. From start to finish, the trail drops approximately 1,000 feet in elevation. HISTORY […]

Las Vegas has always been known as a playground for adults. But, what about vacationing in Vegas with your kids? Check out these FREE seven kid-friendly Las Vegas attractions that will keep the whole family happy: 1. Circus, Circus The famous Circus Circus Hotel and […]

Sedona was one of those places on my bucket list for quite some time, and it definitely delivered the “wow” factor.  I was still unprepared for the sight of the massive red mountains as we approached Sedona. Here are 6 amazing hikes to explore in Sedona, Arizona: […]

When you were a child, do you remember adults constantly asking you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”  Those who asked the question expected you to respond with what job or career you wanted when you grew up. I didn’t really […]

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 […]

Having spent so much time RV-ing in Southern California, I discovered that I could buy a non-resident library card for a mere $20 a year.  This gives us access to checking out books, free wifi, and even selected Museum Passes, that grant free entrance for a […]

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is located in Arco, Idaho. The unique terrain, formed by earthquake activity, appears similar to the moon’s surface. The now-protected basaltic lava field was formed from volcanic lava eruptions over the past 15,000 years. In fact, NASA […]

In these uncertain times, many of us are opting to stay closer to home.  Many people are considering local road trips and stay-cations.  What is a stay-cation you ask?  The search engine Bing describes it as “a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than […]

Looking for the perfect gift for the Traveler in your life?   Here’s a list of ideas that are sure to be a hit: America the Beautiful Pass This is a treasure for any one who loves to visit the National Parks, with most one-day […]

From waterfalls to national monuments, bison, mountains, quirky attractions, and the Wild West. South Dakota has something for everyone. Here are some places to stop along I-90 through South Dakota.

Never in a million years did I picture Branson, Missouri, as the type of place that would have anything to offer children.  Boy, was I wrong!  You can certainly drop a load of money here, but there are also some free things that the whole family […]