A visit to Washington, D.C., without taking a tour of the US Capitol Building, is incomplete. It’s a learning opportunity for kids and adults. You can stand where our nation’s leaders have stood. You can learn about the House and the Senate and their role in government. As you plan your trip to the nation’s…
I probably didn’t pay close enough attention to U.S. history in high school or college, because I was surprised to learn about the role New York City played in the founding of our nation. But a visit to Federal Hall National Memorial on Wall Street in New York City brought me up to speed. Here’s…
July is a beautiful time to explore Albion Basin up Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. The wildflowers are in full force, wildlife wander through the mountains, and a family hike to Cecret Lake (pronounced secret lake) is good for the soul. But the mosquitoes are out in full-force around sunset – so be prepared. 2023 UPDATE:…
My son is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Greek and Roman Mythology. While visiting Nashville on business, I explored The Parthenon at Centennial Park to learn more about the mythology and share that with him when I got back home. While The Parthenon itself is an amazing work of art, the mosaic…
Our family was driving to Phoenix, Arizona, to visit family and stopped at one of the natural wonders of the world: The Grand Canyon. None of us had ever seen it before. While standing on the south rim, my oldest son commented, “It really is just a big canyon.” My response: “Yep. Kinda like a…
International Drive in Orlando has a lot of fun experiences. The upside down building, known as WonderWorks Orlando, will definitely catch your eye. After all, it looks like the building fell from the sky and landed on its roof. WonderWorks Orlando is an indoor amusement park. They tout “edu-tainment”, which is a great way to…
While working in New Orleans for business, someone recommended the sculpture garden at City Park. I was able to break away for an hour or two and explore the fabulous and relaxing garden. I was surprised that City Park had some many things to offer – from the New Orleans Botanical Gardens to the New…
While walking the Freedom Trail in Boston, I noticed a few signs for the Black Heritage Trail. Time didn’t allow me to walk the trail during that initial trip. But several months later, I was able to explore the Black Heritage Trail. I had a hard time knowing which houses or buildings were part of…
Four Corners Monument is worth visiting once for the novelty of standing in four states at the same time. It’s a quick stop, fun for families, and iconic for Southwest road‑trippers. But yes — it has a few tourist‑trap elements like vendor pressure, a small entrance fee, and limited things to do beyond the famous…
A colleague of mine ended up attending a work conference with me in Nashville. Brady is much more familiar with country music than I am, and was able to visit the Ryman Auditorium, which housed the Grand Ole Opry for three decades. My daughter and I stopped by the exterior of the Ryman during our…
