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We've been going on r*e*a*l*l*y long road trips since our kids were babies. In fact, we once sold or gave away almost everything we owned and went around the USA for a year by RV with a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. True story. Now that our kids are older, we still love taking road trips both […]
Some parents dread summer. I adore it. What a treat to sleep in, to drive less, to read books lazily all day long, to go on long walks in the early morning and before sunset, to strap on our helmets and go biking, and...to travel! Whether you're traveling near or far this summer (or even […]
Our family recently spent three idyllic nights at Campland on the Bay over fall break. Campland on the Bay is a huge, family-friendly campground in the Mission Bay area of San Diego. While Campland is considered an urban campground, you won't feel like you are in the middle of the city. Instead, it will feel […]
Planning a family vacation to Yosemite National Park? Congratulations and cheers! You absolutely should move forward in planning a trip to this spectacular west coast national park destination. Known particularly for its waterfalls, Yosemite is a splendid location for hiking, biking, and wandering in the outdoors. Whether you have babies, elementary age children, teens, college […]
Southwestern South Dakota is, in a word, surprising. More commonly referred to as The Black Hills, southwestern South Dakota is - arguably - one of the best and most magnificent parts of the state. The landscape is startlingly beautiful - wide lakes, waving grasses, and humble mountains. WEATHER IN SOUTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA Southwest South Dakota […]
Just north of Provo and south of the state of Idaho lies Salt Lake City, Utah. The capital city of Utah, which sits at an elevation of approximately 4,300 feet, is a common road trip stop for visitors traveling from Arizona to Yellowstone (or vice versa). Named after the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City […]
Colorado Springs is a city of nuances - both dry and lush, desert landscape coupled with friendly evergreens and an impressive, snow-capped mountain peak. The humble city, with a population of just shy of 475,000, lies very near the heart of the state of Colorado - perhaps a bit more east than west. With an […]
The town of Gallup can be found in northwestern New Mexico, about two hours west of Albuquerque and three hours east of Flagstaff. Route 66 runs right through the center of town, which makes it a place that many road-trippers stop for a meal or an overnight rest between sightseeing adventures. After spending three nights […]