You know what kids love? Money. And what’s the next best thing to cold hard cash? Gold. And am I willing to manipulate my children to get them excited about some form of cultural adventure on our travels? Yes, I … Continued
I have grown to really love the Washington coast. Oregon may have a reputation for more adorable beach towns, and California has warmer weather, but Washington has miles of wide, sandy beaches adjacent to fairytale rainforests on the Olympic Peninsula. … Continued
It’s not often that I make these kinds of statements, but I feel strongly that the very best hiking trail for kids in Bryce Canyon National Park is Mossy Cave Trail. This discovery came after way too many hours road-tripping … Continued
So, here’s a tip for you: Sunday morning is a GREAT time to visit Chinatown in San Francisco. I figure if a trip to China isn’t in the budget this year…San Francisco’s Chinatown is the next best thing, right? My … Continued
When you have a nine-year-old living in your house who has read entire books on The Rock and can tell you all the details of the 1962 escape, you know that no trip to San Francisco will be complete until … Continued
San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities to visit on my own, but I daresay I’m about to bump it to the top of my list for family vacations, too. The city by the bay has plenty … Continued
Iconic. That’s the word for Best Western Ruby’s Inn, which has provided weary travelers to Bryce Canyon National Park comfy accommodations for almost a century now in what remains a family business. When I decided I wanted to take my … Continued
My youngest child is now three years old, and every day I thank my lucky stars I am no longer changing diapers on airplanes. Very rarely do I wish I could go back in time to red-eye flights with tiny … Continued
We’re the type of family that owns ten pairs of rain boots and cries, “We’re melting, we’re melting!” when the sun comes out, so packing for a trip to Costa Rica is no small feat. I have a lifelong goal … Continued
Corcovado National Park is the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s extensive national park system. Sure, you can visit Manuel Antonio National Park…but if you’re the type of person who prefers more animals and fewer people, you need to go farther … Continued