How often has this happened? You are cruising along on your summer road trip and you start to see road signs everywhere screaming “World’s Largest”, and you admit you’re kind of curious. Of course, your kids are really curious! Then you think about the wasted time, the other tourists you’ll have to deal with and the wasted money. You. Must.…
In a couple of weeks we’ll be leaving for our family vacation to Alaska, and I’m so happy to say that I have finally finished booking everything! Normally, I love planning our vacations, but this trip was the most difficult vacation to plan yet. The biggest problems planning this trip were deciding on where to stay and for how long.…
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page.” (St. Augustine of Hippo) That is my favorite quote ever…and I’m not one to walk around quoting people! It is true though! I’ve read far more than one page in this “book” and I try to read more pages every day. Never stop learning or…
It’s time for a road trip to Rocky Mountain National Park! The car is packed, the route is mapped, and everyone is excited to head to the mountains! But wait, what are you going to do once you get to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)? You’re sure you’ll be able to cruise into the park and spot some wildlife in…
Once in a while, you get that perfect day…the weather is just right, you’re eating some fantastic food, you spend your day with your favorite people doing your favorite activities. Those days are the best! Well, how about three perfect days in a row? And to be perfect, those days just have to be spent in Estes Park, Colorado. My…
Prime camping season is just getting started for us in the Midwest. We just got home from camping over the holiday weekend, and I only forgot one thing this trip. Shampoo! Ugh! I did pack conditioner, if that counts! We’ve been camping for six years with mostly our travel trailer or sometimes with just a tent. I think we’ve got…
We travel to Colorado each summer, and drive on by Denver while heading straight for the mountains. This last fall, the school schedule gave us a couple of days off in October, and we decided to fly to Denver and explore the city. Since this was our first time in Denver, I wanted to find some fun places for us…
Traveling by train on Amtrak sounds so easy and relaxing doesn’t it? All you have to do is hop on board, find your comfortable seat, and sit back and enjoy the ride. There’s no traffic, no road construction, and no bathroom stops. Perfect, right? Maybe, maybe not, here is what you can expect when riding Amtrak with kids. I was…