Crisp leaves, pumpkin spice, foggy mornings, kids finally back in school, giant spiders creeping me out…yep, it’s fall, time to start the annual search for the best pumpkin patch near Seattle. Time to find the perfectly rotund, peachy pumpkin that … Continued
Can you visit Mt. Rainier in one day? Sure you can. Can you see all of Mt. Rainier in one day? Absolutively not. That doesn’t stop us from taking day trips to Mt. Rainier National Park. (We never were a … Continued
I like to be prepared, but I’m not a list person. Which is why on our last trip to Mount Rainier I had sunburned, bug-bitten kids. Don’t be like me. Pack these things and know this stuff before you go … Continued
Even though the billboards promising “The Caribbean of the Rockies” feature only the lake, there are plenty of other things to do in Bear Lake. From hiking to historical drama to the famed raspberries, there are many good reasons to … Continued
Thinking of visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in these pandemic times? I have been dying to go, so after I got vaccinated, I left my (unvaccinated) kids home and headed for Florida. I had a great time, even … Continued
Your family loves every gulch and hoodoo of southern Utah, every dark sky and soaring arch and slippery stretch of slickrock. Once you’ve worked your way past Arches, Goblin Valley, Moab, and countless other red rock treasures, you’re going to … Continued
If you’re willing to open your wallet, there are tons of things to do with kids in Cabo besides splash in the pool and build sandcastles. There’s more to do and see in Cabo than you could possibly accomplish in … Continued
Washington State Parks are an impressive bunch, but Penrose Point State Park is one of our favorites. It helps that it’s close to home for us, but people drive from all over for the easy water access, fun trails, boat … Continued
Though it may be hard to believe, Fiji is more than just stunning beaches and clear water and colorful fish. When you get tired of the swim-up bar at your hotel pool (one of my favorite features of any vacation, … Continued
Traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic is not for the faint of heart, but if you do decide to travel, you can mitigate risk through some careful research and planning. The reality is that these precautions are probably going to be necessary … Continued