We recently paid Branson, Missouri a visit for our family vacation. I first heard of Branson about a year ago, and I feel like I haven’t stopped hearing about it since. So when our original plans fell through and got canceled last minute, we rerouted the family to Branson. We found quickly that there are…
What may seem as a unique name, Ha Ha Tonka State Park is an incredible place to take the kids on a hike! It is filled with greenery, water, bridges, history, and structures that really keep the kids’ attention, hardly noticing that they are hiking along. With so much to do, Ha Ha Tonka State…
Want an incredibly beautiful stroll through a park? Going to Dogwood Canyon with kids is incredibly easy, fun, relaxing, yet exciting. Use this Dogwood Canyon Review to plan out everything you need before you visit. Is Dogwood Canyon in Branson? No, not quite. You’ll need to drive about 30-40 minutes to get there. But visiting…
There are some beautiful Roxborough State Park hikes for kids. Luckily, if you’re staying in the Denver area, you don’t even have to drive too far to see one of the most beautiful Colorado state parks. Roxborough State Park in Colorado makes a great day trip from Denver. While you may have heard of the…
The next stop on our Around the World at Home series is to Suriname. Suriname is in the northern part of South America. Come along as we find crafts, food, and fun facts about Suriname in South America. Sources: These fun facts about Suriname were found in the Lonely Planet: The Travel Book and Lonely…
Colorado Springs, Colorado is quickly becoming a popular family vacation town in the US! It’s no wonder it’s popular; there are so many family-friendly things to do in Colorado Springs with kids. It’s more a wonder that it took so long for it to really get the attention it deserves. Colorado Springs is home to…
Though I’ve been in Colorado quite a while, it was only recently that I heard of the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Colorado Springs. (Well, they are technically just outside Colorado Springs). Even chatting with other visitors, many people who live in the relative-area of the park hadn’t heard of it for some time! ….
I went to Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO over a decade ago and remembered it being beautiful, but hadn’t returned since. Now that we have 4 children, we thought it would be fun to visit Garden of the Gods with kids. We love the easy, accessible trail through the garden that is…
If you are planning a trip to Steamboat Springs and don’t know where to stay, be sure to check out the Steamboat Grand Hotel for your lodging. We have stayed here quite a few times, and it’s become a sort of home-away-from-home, so I’ve decided to write a Steamboat Grand review so you have everything…
This fun stop in South America will teach fun facts about Peru for kids! What’s the story behind Machu Picchu? What do they like to eat in Peru? And, best of all, let’s play as we learn some Peru facts for kids. Peru is near and dear to my heart, so I was very excited…