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
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
Love Nutcrackers? Visit the Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth!
Got kids? Looking for things to do in Leavenworth, Washington? Then hightail it to the Nutcracker Museum, I say! Leavenworth is heavy on Christmas shops and German food and beer. I personally enjoy all of these things, but they can … Continued
Multi-Day Whitewater Rafting Trips with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking of taking your family on one of those adventure-of-a-lifetime multi-day whitewater rafting trips? Well, I finally pulled the trigger and did it this summer, so if you’re planning your first whitewater rafting trip with kids, here’s your chance to … Continued
Take the Family to Antelope Island State Park
The Great Salt Lake is one of Mother Nature’s most fantastic creations, a briny swimming pool filled with pretty colors, and Antelope Island is the largest of the 10 islands within it. Many people head to Antelope Island State Park … Continued
Visiting Arches (and other National Parks) During the Pandemic of 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, everything initially shut down, including our public lands. This was very painful for those of us who are used to spending lots of time outdoors. Thankfully, many of the national parks are opening back up again…but … Continued
Road Tripping in the Time of Covid-19
COVID-tripping? Pandemic on the road? Corona-in-the-backseat? I am failing miserably at coming up with a clever term for road tripping in the time of COVID-19, but since lots of us are doing it this summer, I wanted to offer some … Continued
Why You Must See Akershus Fortress in Oslo
Akershus Fortress was my family’s favorite place to visit in Oslo, hands down. My kids love history, weapons, castles and lots of room to run their legs and their imaginations. I love places that don’t cost us an arm and … Continued
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park: What to Know Before You Go
Visiting Hurricane Ridge is easy. Hurricane Ridge is the one mountainous area in Olympic National Park with a parking lot, meaning you can drive up into the Olympic Mountains, rather than laboriously climbing them on a week-long backpacking trip. Hurricane Ridge … Continued