Here’s how I got on my path to reading books set in Italy… A few years ago, we were supposed to go to Italy. That was 2020, so as you can guess, our trip got canceled. I was really looking forward to seeing the architecture of Rome, the rolling hills of Tuscany, and the canals…
We recently took a hike to Zapata Falls near Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. While most hiking and waterfalls are great to see in summer, seeing Zapata Falls in winter is quite a treat! We love going anywhere a waterfall is involved, so we knew we had to go to Zapata Falls. This…
Have you heard of Great Sand Dunes National Park? If you haven’t, you are missing out on an incredible geological phenomenon in the southern part of Colorado. The Great Sand Dunes are one of few National Parks where you’re actually encouraged to climb around and play off the trail (well, there isn’t really a trail…
Summer is coming and it makes the best time for adventure! Perhaps you’re able to find an affordable family vacation, or tropical escape to Mexico. But for those in Colorado, there is plenty of adventure to be had this summer even if you aren’t heading on vacation with sleepaway summer camps in Colorado. I’ve researched…
Are you heading to Denver for a weekend? Or maybe for a week? Even though Denver is the big city and has plenty of things to do that kids will love, it’s nice to get out and explore a little. And you should! There are so many great fun day trips from Denver that kids…
Here is your go-to resource for Rocky Mountain National Park West Side Hikes that are easy enough for the kids to come along. Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the top national parks visited in the U.S. and for good reason! Whether you are looking for waterfalls, lakes, great views, or just relaxing scenery,…
Mount Rainier National Park is covered is beauty across its 370 square miles. The great part? There are plenty of kid-friendly hikes in Mount Rainier. It makes the perfect family vacation for those seeking nature and adventure, and maybe even affordability. Find everything you need to know about visiting and finding the best hikes in…
When you head to Olympic National Park for a family vacation, you have a few choices of where to stay. You may have your eyes on the park at the Lake Crescent Lodge right on the lake or Kalaloch Lodge right on the beach. These are stunning properties…that book out far in advanced. If that…
Olympic National Park is a beautiful, green, wet kind of place that captures breathtaking views and forests inside. From finding some of the largest trees to playing on the beautiful rocky beaches, there is a variety of things to do in Olympic National Park with kids. Here is a guide on where to stay and…
If you’re driving through Washington, I highly suggest a detour through Olympic National Park, where you’ll find a little bit of everything. It has lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails, rainforests, and beaches. As you drive along the western edge of Olympic National Park on Highway 101, you’ll be graced with beautiful shoreline for a view. Here…