If you are planning a trip to Yosemite, it is worth your time to take a little detour and stop in the small town of Mariposa, the Gateway to Yosemite. Mariposa is about an hour from the Highway 140 Entrance to the National Park. Mariposa is full of rich history from the California Gold […]
Disclosure: We received complimentary admission to Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster to facilitate this travel review. All opinions area strictly our own. My husband, Clay, and I just got back from our annual fall trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Each year we like to try to do at least one new activity or visit one new attraction in […]
When I went to San Francisco as a child the thing two things I remember most were walking out on the Golden Gate Bridge and going to Fort Point, located at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. We did a number of other things on our trip there, such as, ride a cable car […]
How do they do it? As a kid I remember going to the pretzel factory in my home town and watching in amazement as the pretzels transformed from dough into crispy pretzels. Sadly, the pretzel factory no longer does a factory tour, however, if you want to take your kids on a tour of a […]
When my husband had a business trip to Boston a few years back I decided to go with him. I went to see Fenway, but my favorite part of Boston was the Boston Freedom Trail. If you are a baseball fan Fenway is a must do too. The Boston Freedom Trail is free but […]
Did you know one of the largest parks in the United States is located in Los Angeles? Griffith Park is located in the Santa Monica mountains and home to more than 56 miles of hiking trails, the Los Angeles Zoo, the Observatory, great views of LA and the Hollywood sign, and more. On our […]
Disneyland is full of magic and adventure everyday, but did you know the park is transformed for Halloween? Here are some of the changes the Disneyland Park in California makes each year. 1. Mickey’s Halloween Party: On select dates in September and October the park closes early for select guest for a Halloween party. […]
Sedona is a place not like many others. Everywhere you looked there was a different mountain, valley or something to amaze you. I think this place would be the perfect vacation for anyone. If you are active there are hundreds of trails for hiking and mountain biking. If you are not active there […]
Places to Visit in Northern Kentucky Visiting Northern Kentucky? While in the area, you will want to get out and see the sites. Here is a list several popular activities that are either free or reasonably priced in the area. The local area has an interesting history dating back to the early 1800’s. Nestled along […]
With the holiday travel season gearing up, families can be concerned with staying well while traveling. The news channels report a variety of concerns about specific illnesses. While some specific concerns may be heightened unnecessarily, some health concerns are realistic. Staying well during holiday travel is a priority for families. Here are a few thoughts […]
Dinosaurs Alive at Kings Dominion We had a blast yesterday at Kings Dominion! The weather was perfect, the park was not crowded, and the Halloween decorations were awesome! With two young boys we just had to walk through the Dinosaurs Alive Exhibit. Tickets are really inexpensive making this a nice extra activity while you are […]
On our way to Sedona, Arizona we stopped in Williams to take the Grand Canyon Railway’s train to the Grand Canyon. Since, we live in Los Angeles it is an easy one day drive. We took I-40 to get there and drove near Route 66. I had remembered the train from my childhood when my […]
