Visiting the Mima Mounds in Olympia, Washington
Just outside of Washington state’s capital city of Olympia is a mysterious land formation – the Mima Mounds. The Mima Mounds are hundreds of small hills dotting the area in a way that seems too uniform for any real explanation … Continued
Washington State Parks Near Seattle and Tacoma
There are more than 200 Washington State Parks so it might seem a little overwhelming digging in and figuring out which one to visit, but if you’re in the Seattle-Tacoma area, never fear! We’re here to help you with a … Continued
Mossy Cave Trail: The Best Hike in Bryce Canyon National Park for Kids (and Other Non-Hikers)
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
Tips for Visiting San Francisco’s Chinatown with Kids
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
What to Do at the Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery
Bonneville Fish Hatchery is the kind of place you might overlook when you’re browsing around for things to do in the Columbia River Gorge. I mean, it’s up against waterfalls and spectacular scenery and water sports and a lot of … Continued
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
A Review of Ruby’s Inn: The Place to Stay at Bryce Canyon National Park
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
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