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Summer in Door County, WI
Door County is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest and, now that I have seen it in both winter and summer and have actually visited New England, I am here to tell you that this...
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Hallmark Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Hosted Accommodations Staying at the Hallmark Resort in Cannon Beach was actually just an extremely happy accident. Before our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, we...
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Cruise Tour on the Rum Runner II in Newport, Rhode Island
Since Newport, Rhode Island is an island (news to us until we actually visited), one of the best ways to see the place is from the water. A cruise tour with Classic Cruises of Newport was the way we...
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An Idyllic Winter Getaway at Crooked River Lodge
Hosted Accommodations Spring may be rapidly approaching but, in Michigan, winter still has a firm hold and this is perfect if you are not quite over your love of snow and related activities. Like us....
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Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center
I’m just going to be totally honest; our expectations for a state park lodge were pretty low. In our experience, they are nice but not anything spectacular. You all. We could not have possibly been...
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It’s Not Too Late for a Michigan Ski Getaway Weekend!
Although daffodils are poking their little, bright yellow heads up in certain parts of the country, there are still plenty of snow and skiing options available in northern Michigan. Snow doesn’t melt...
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Shrimpin’ Aboard the Lady Jane
Hosted Activity I knew how this cruise would go. We would meander around, see the backs of a couple of dolphins, everyone would ooh and aah, and we would head back to the dock. But first we would stay...
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Going to the Dinosaurs with Jurassic Quest
Hosted Activity Riding a Tyrannosaurus Rex is a good one to start the day. Especially for a dinosaur loving 9-year old. OK, technically the T-Rex was not alive but this is probably a good thing as you...
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Testing Our Limits at Adventures on the Gorge
View of the New River Gorge Bridge. Press Trip Considering that West Virginia is one of our closest neighbors, it’s amazing that we haven’t done any sort of traveling there. We just discovered that...
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Last Days of Summer at The Beach Waterpark
School may have started in a number of locations but you still have plenty of beautiful, warm days left to visit The Beach Waterpark in Mason, Ohio. They are open until September 13 every weekend so...
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Back to Wonderful Little Sister Resort
Although we discovered Door County, Wisconsin for the first time in the winter, we have now visited during the summer twice and it’s impossible to say which is our favorite season, although I have to...
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Experience the Great Outdoors with Kids in Door County
Kayaking in beautiful Door County Often referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest” because of its charming lighthouses, beautiful beaches, water sports, and wonderful restaurants featuring locally...
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Sterling Shores for Families
We were not actually supposed to stay at Sterling Shores this summer. I had arranged a stay at another Sterling Resorts property to visit and write about it as a family friendly destination, but plans...
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Kringle, the Official State Pastry of Wisconsin
There is a lot to enjoy in the charming small town of Racine, Wisconsin. Located on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine has lovely beaches, parks and trails;...
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20 Oldest Cities in the US for Young History Buffs
For over 200 years, from the time Europeans first set foot on the continent, to the present, the United States has offered an amazingly diverse history. Learning about the country’s history is vital...
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5 Family-Friendly Places for Kids Who Love Horses
There is something about horses that many kids just love. Their beauty and gentleness, combined with the excitement of mounting up to actually ride them on an adventure, is a combination that will make...
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A Multi-Generational Family Trip to Cincinnati
The “Queen City” of Ohio is a beautiful location on the banks of the Ohio River with a wide variety of family-friendly attractions – from a zoo to an amazing aquarium to a major league baseball park...
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The Fabulous Forrest Hills Resort
Hosted Accommodations We had been to Dahlonega, Georgia before; in fact, that’s how we learned to actually pronounce the name of this charming town because, until right before we arrived and made...
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Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center for Families
Photo courtesy of the resort. Hosted Accommodations I have stayed at a lot of hotels. Pretty fabulous places all over the world with great amenities, amazing views, fabulous food, and awesome rooms....
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Press Trip to Helen, Georgia: Day Two at Unicoi Adventure Lodge
OK. Christmas is over and the New Year is here so we can’t wait any longer to finish writing about our trip to Helen, Georgia. We spent just a few days there in a gorgeous lodge and were sad when we...
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