I’ve been daydreaming about taking the family to Colorado Springs lately. I’m thinking of an unforgettable summer vacation with a little adventure mixed in with breath-taking scenery. Lucky for me, Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau has asked me to share my Colorado Springs bucket list with you all. Think your family would like hiking, zip lines,…
This summer, my family was looking for an easy beach vacation. And by easy, I mean it had to be easy to get to, easy to plan fun things to do with teens, and easy to get around. We settled on the Gulf coast of Alabama. And it was the best – and easiest –…
State parks sometimes get overshadowed by national parks, but it’s time they got their chance in the spotlight. They’re more affordable, usually less crowded and full of beautiful vistas. State parks are pretty much all we have in Nebraska (OK, there are a couple national forest lands and the Lewis & Clark National Trail headquarters,…
Every summer, we take a long road trip with our kids. We’ve driven to Yellowstone National Park, the Outer Banks, and even Glacier National Park. Lemme tell you, it takes some planning to keep the kids occupied (especially if you try to limit screens). Here’s a list of sanity-saving, road trip boredom busters I’ve used…
After writing about some of our favorite easy trails at Yellowstone National Park, I had several people ask about our itinerary. If you’ve never been to the park, it’s intimidating to plan that first trip. At least, I felt it was. So, I’m happy to share Yellowstone itinerary and how we had three fun-filled days…
When planning a trip to Denver, I wanted to find a hotel in the downtown area that was within walking distance to great restaurants and entertainment. It needed to suit a modest budget and if it appealed to kids, all the better. The answer: The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, located at 1405 Curtis…
