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,…
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…
