Guides, tips, and destinations for family travel
St. Louis is known as the gateway to the west. Located on the western side of the Mississippi River, St. Louis is a midwest town known for its blues music and Blues sports team. We’ve spent multiple trips in St. Louis for weeks at a time, and every time we are amazed at how much…
When you think of St. Louis, you probably envision Gateway Arch, eating on The Hill, or hearing some blues music. What many people, including me, don’t realize, is there are so many great outdoor activities in St. Louis to enjoy. Being from Colorado, I am surrounded by outdoor adventures. I didn’t expect that St. Louis…
If you are looking for some easy, short hikes near St. Louis for the family, heading to the Powder Valley Nature Center with kids is perfect! Not only will you get great outdoor hiking, you’ll also get indoor exhibits, live animals, and if you are lucky, some live demonstrations. We paid the Powder Valley Conservation…
We are a Colorado family who has been to many mountain destinations and done many adventures. But one thing we hadn’t done as a family is go rafting. After missing our chance and regretting it in Buena Vista, we decided to go rafting in Idaho Springs. It was the one thing my son REALLY wanted…
One thing I love about state parks in Missouri is that they are FREE to visit. This opens up so many opportunities to enjoying and learning about nature all over the state. We recently spent a few weeks in Missouri and got to go hiking at Babler State Park with the kids in the St….
Idaho Springs, Colorado is often known by locals as a pit stop on the way up to the mountains or, at least, where to grab some Colorado-style pizza at Beau Jo’s. While even for us that was the thinking for many years, we’ve come to appreciate this little mountain gateway town. Over the years and…
Our family recently took a weekend trip into Idaho Springs, the gateway to the Colorado mountains along I-70. This mountain town is filled with fun, but we especially enjoyed our stay at The Club Hotel in Idaho Springs. When we travel, we typically stay at chain hotels and have gotten accustomed to cookie-cutter accommodations and…
Forest Park in St. Louis Missouri is a mecca of outdoor adventure among a city of buildings and urban life. This quiet escape is home to the zoo, lakes, museums, and more. It’s a beautiful place to bring kids, as there are many fun things to do in Forest Park in St. Louis. While on…
Looking for things to do in Jefferson City with kids? You’ve found the right place! We have visited Missouri a few times thanks to having family in the area. This past time we visited, we decided to drive so we could have the chance at making some stops along the way. We enjoyed a few…
Heading to Kansas? One of our favorite stops when we recently traveled through Kansas was the city of Topeka! This town is filled with fun and family-friendly activities. The best things to do in Topeka with kids come in both free, affordable, and paid options. Check out these top activities in Topeka for families to…