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,…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City is like an art museum on steroids. It reminds me of The Louvre in Paris, in that you’ll easily get lost while trying to explore the museum. Art from around the world, and throughout time, is on display. There’s colonial furniture in the American…
Horseshoe Bend is an iconic scene of the Colorado River. You’ve probably seen a photo of it before. If you’ve ever wanted to visit it in real life, here’s a rundown of what you need to know – like how to get there, what the short hike is like and some safety items so you…
I’ve been taking my kids to the Hill Aerospace Museum in northern Utah for many years. The free museum offers something for people of all ages. Visitors can see a Burgess-Wright Flyer, B-24 Liberator, F-16 Thunderbird, and a stealth SR-71. Here’s what you can expect on your visit to the Hill Aerospace Museum near Hill…
I love traveling to New York City. There are so many amazing places to see: Museums, skyscrapers and historical sites. If you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple and have plans to visit some of the popular sites, you may want to consider grabbing a New York CityPASS. Here’s a rundown of what you…
After booking a vacation for my wife and I to Cancun, Mexico, we started searching for activities to do. We landed on an all-inclusive, snorkeling day trip from Cancun to Isla Mujeres. The day was full of sun, shopping and snorkeling. I should probably add sunburn to that list as well. Here’s what you can…
When someone says they’re going to Paris, there are two places I tell them they need to visit. The Eiffel Tower and Versailles. The palace and the gardens are magnificent. My favorite part was renting a rowboat and taking it for a spin in one of the ponds. It felt like royalty… but without the…
I’ll be honest: I’m not the biggest fan of skiing. I have ski lift anxiety (it’s a thing! haha!). But I really enjoyed a day on the slopes with my brother at Beaver Mountain up Logan Canyon. 2021-2022 SEASON: Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is open for the season. You can buy day-of tickets at the…
