During many drives between Salt Lake City and St. George (Utah) to visit Zion National Park or Snow Canyon State Park, I’ve noticed a sign for the Territorial Statehouse. On my most recent drive south, I made it a point to check it out. The Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum is a nice way to…
The Statue of Liberty stands majestically off the coast of New York City. It’s iconic to the Big Apple and something everyone should get the chance to see – either from the coast of Manhattan, riding across the water on the Staten Island Ferry or cruising to tour the statue up close and personal. Here’s…
The Houston Downtown Aquarium has a little something for everyone. From a wide variety of animals and aquatic life , to rides, games and a splash pad. If you’ve got plans to visit Houston, here what you need to know about the aquarium so you can get the most out of your visit. Explore the…
When my wife and I were planning a trip to Cancun, I wanted a nice travel camera for the trip. I own an expensive Canon 6D, but I didn’t want to risk it getting stolen or broken in Mexico. But I wanted something more than a point-and-shoot so I could capture amazing photos. Something waterproof?…
I’ve been to Boston a few times in the past two years. During each visit, I’ve spent time walking through the Boston Public Garden and the nearby Boston Common. It brings people of all ages and from locations across the globe. If you’ve got a trip planned to Boston, for either a family vacation or…
During a week-long family vacation in Seaside, Oregon, we decided to venture north so our kids could mark Washington off on their “States Visited” map. We noted a couple of lighthouses across the Columbia River at Cape Disappointment State Park and made a fun day trip out of it. Cape Disappointment offers hiking, camping, beach…
What’s so fun about a wax museum? It’s a great opportunity to grab some friends, take some selfies and share a lot of laughs. Madame Tussauds Orlando is full of celebrities, innovators, sports icons, super heroes and rock stars. If you have plans to visit Orlando, spend an hour or so walking through the wax…
Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado offers more than a glimpse into the life of the Native Americans who built homes there. Visitors get to use a metate (grinding stone), climb up and down ladders, and crawl through narrow passages. SEASONAL + COVID-19 UPDATES: Self-guided tours are available in the park. However, access to…
Spring Break is a challenge. Do you stay at home and force the kids to go play with friends, or do you head out on a family vacation? I prefer to head out on a family vacation – although it doesn’t always happen that way. We enjoy a day trip to a national park or…
The original Disneyland theme park has nearly 30 rides. They range from Splash Mountain to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. I’ve been to Disneyland numerous times, either as a couple spending some adult time away, or as parents working to enjoy The Happiest Place on Earth with the kids. After some long discussions with the family,…
