Visiting Alcatraz With Kids
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
Washington State Beaches and Towns Not to Miss
The Washington Coast is a pretty quiet coast with just a few legit beach towns to its name. You might look at a map and see towns dotting the whole way up and assume there are hotels and development and … Continued
13 Awesome Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids
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
Things to do in Seabrook, Washington
Seabrook is a unique Washington Coast town in that it’s completely and utterly planned, which ups the ante on the atmosphere and creates a seaside town that’s charming and well thought out. If you like your coast wild and untamed, … Continued
Multnomah Falls in Oregon: What to Expect When You Visit
Multnomah Falls is one of Oregon’s iconic places to see – and it’s totally worth the stop. At a whopping 611 feet tall, it’s one of the tallest falls you’ll ever see, but the best part is that you don’t … Continued
Should You Take Your Kids to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica?
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
Visit the New FAO Schwarz in New York City
A trip to New York City should feature at least one fantastic surprise. For me, it was finding out that the iconic children’s toy store FAO Schwarz, which closed its store on Fifth Avenue in 2009, reopened in Rockefeller Square … Continued
How to Visit Washington State Parks for Free
With more than 100 state parks, the Washington State Parks system offers a bit of everything – fun places to play on the beach, dramatic shorelines, open meadows, waterfalls…pretty much anything natural you can think of. However, unlike your average … Continued
Our Favorite Things to Do With Kids in NYC
I won’t bore you with the details of our recent run-in with influenza, but I will blame the flu for the fact that this post is not titled “101 Things to Do with Kids in New York City.” (101 would … Continued
7 Awesome Things to Do in the Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most attractive landscapes you’ll ever see (indeed, it’s a National Scenic Area for a reason). The Columbia River meanders its way through the Cascade mountain range and creates a dramatic backdrop along … Continued