When we send our teenagers out on school functions, bus trips, outings with friends or the latest showing at a movie, we want to know they are prepared for whatever life throws at them. We can’t always be with them but we can help them be ready for potential emergencies, unplanned delays or surprises. Here…
When we take a road trip, we make a point to visit the places that we study about in American History. Some of these places commemorate celebrations of victory and other places represent battles between different cultures. When we were in Montana this past summer, we made sure to visit Little BigHorn Battlefield National Monument…
We’ve visited Washington DC several times over the past years but this summer is the first time we’ve been to National Harbor. Located along the Potomac River less than 15 miles from the Monuments and Memorials, the National Harbor is a great place for family fun! This post includes affiliate links. Things to Know about…
When we are out on family road trips, we need a dependable place to sleep where the family can have enough space to get some good rest. We spend a lot of time together in the van, so at night it’s time to spread out and relax. The SpringHill Suites Marriott in Roanoke, Virginia was…
Visiting a zoo can be one of the most amazing experiences for kids and adults as well. Being able to be up close with elephants, kangaroos and zebras is just the kind of thing you don’t get at your local playground or library storytime. But the price of admission can be pretty steep for many…
We have explored many historic places in the United States. We have visited Mount Vernon, Monticello, Mount Rushmore and Independence Hall in Philadelphia and now this summer we finally got to visit historic Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum that spans an entire city area about 2 1/2 hours south of Washington DC. If you…
We have visited Roanoke, Virginia many times in the last few years. Roanoke is the perfect stopping place on the way to Washington, DC. There are so many great things to see and experience in Roanoke. On our most recent stop, we enjoyed supper at a great little place called The Green Goat. This post…
Do you love ships, boats and naval history? The Mariner’s Museum and Park connects people to the world’s waters because that is how we are connected to one another. This is a great place to walk through nautical history whether you are a sailor, ‘landlubber’ or history buff. Plan to spend at least several hours…
The Corn Palace is a folk art wonder that attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a standard road stop for every traveler driving from Rapid City to Sioux Falls. Built in 1892, this state highlight has been attracting visitors and offering new themes each year. When we started planning our trip across South…