What are the best trips in the U.S. for kids under 10 that aren’t Disney Parks? Whether your family loves museums, zoos, interactive experiences, or the beach, any of these locations will keep them excited, entertained and engaged with…
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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Spencer County, Indiana (the South Central part of the state) is home to some important and interesting Abraham Lincoln boyhood sites to visit – and makes a perfect fall weekend with the trees turning a…
I have been to Holiday World with kids a few times (and its predecessor Santa Claus Land when I was a kid a thousand years ago), and have always had fun. I used to take my niece and nephew…
Guest post by Nick LeRoy I love history. I drive my family crazy because I always want to read every historical marker we pass, and I read every word on placards when we tour a museum. Even better is…
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How to visit a National Park with kids – when one of them doesn’t like to hike
Exploring National Parks with a kid who doesn’t like to hike When we had the chance to extend our summer vacation by one day to see Acadia National Park, we did it in a heartbeat, but when one kid…
Imagine swinging on the porch of an antebellum home, sweet tea in hand, wondering if you should explore some of America’s early history, indulge in some Southern comfort food, head to the beach, or stay swinging for just a…
I’m sitting here writing this from the beach, trying not to get sand in the crevices of my keyboard. No kids in sight. It’s really peaceful and I’ve got some kind of citrus, pineapple, magical margarita in my hand.…
I’m an animal lover to the core – and would have a house full of critters if I could (one dog and two cats, for now…) We love to search out animal-related excursions or experiences when we’re traveling. Riding…
Lions, tigers and cougars, oh my! The Exotic Feline Rescue Center (EFRC) in Terre Haute, Indiana (about 1 hour west of Indianapolis) is one of my favorite places in the state. It’s a perfect destination for families of all…
National Parks have been the location for two monumental life milestones for me. I fell in love with a boy camping in a tent on the banks of the Colorado River overlooking the red rocks and monoliths of Arches National…