The Gnome Trail in Maple Valley, Washington: An Amazing Trail for Kids
A year or so ago, I read about a gnome trail just southeast of Seattle in Maple Valley. I set my sights on visiting, but the weekend I decided to go, I checked again and the trail had closed down. … Continued
The Best Places to Snowshoe near Salt Lake City
Snowshoeing is my favorite snowy sport. There are no high speeds, you aren’t likely to end up in the hospital, little kids can manage it, and the only equipment required is snowshoes, which are much cheaper to rent or buy … Continued
How to Start a WordPress Blog or Website
If you’re looking to start your own blog or website, one of the first things you’ll have to decide is how you’re going to start it. Back in the olden times, websites had to be built from the ground up … Continued
Oneta Resort: The Best Resort in Fiji We’ve Ever Visited
Gathered around the dinner table at Oneta Resort, our fellow travelers told us that the local reef has the best diving they’ve seen on earth and that we’d stumbled upon one of the loveliest spots in the South Pacific. It’s … Continued
Exploring Awesome Point Defiance Park in Tacoma
Sometimes when you go to a place all the time, you forget just how awesome it is. This is the case with Point Defiance Park in Tacoma for me. My family frequents the park as there are many things to … Continued
The Best Things to Do in Oslo
Oslo is on my list of places to which I must return without my adorable monsters. This charming city got stuck on to the end of our two week trip to Norway and Denmark, which means we found way more … Continued
What I Regret Missing During Past Travels Now That I Can’t Go Anywhere
Do you ever look back on a vacation long past and think – I wish I would have done that! I have that feeling often, especially lately as I sit in my house with not much to do during a … Continued
Safe Ideas for a Family Vacation During a Pandemic
Taking a vacation during a pandemic may feel like a risky proposition, but sometimes getting the kids out of the house before everyone seriously maims each other feels very necessary. If that sounds like you, here are some ideas to … Continued
Things to Do in Glacier National Park with Kids
Glacier National Park has many claims to fame: not only does it feature actual glaciers, but it’s also a World Heritage Site, a Biosphere Reserve, the world’s first International Peace Park, and the world’s first International Dark Sky Park. It’s … Continued
Things to Do in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor is an adorable small town located just over the Narrows Bridges from Tacoma. It’s an easy drive from Seattle (an even easier drive from Tacoma!) and even though it’s no bustling metropolis, it’s got a lot of fun … Continued