We have visited the Emerald Coast in Florida many times and always love the white sandy beaches and family friendly atmosphere along our favorite beaches and hangouts. Whether you are planning a late summer weekend get-away or looking forward to a spring break adventure, here are 10 things to do on the Emerald Coast that…
Have you ever visited Charleston, South Carolina? A few weeks ago we drove over for the weekend and fell in love with the city. The one thing we learned is that Charleston has way too much to do in one weekend. We definitely have to go back again soon! If you are planning your next…
Our family loves to take a road trip and discover new places. Last year a friend of ours in Western Kentucky invited us to drive over and help celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Sure, we could have just driven over for the celebration, but western Kentucky has so much to offer and our kids have…
When we take a road trip, we don’t just plan for the destination, we also like to look for things to do and see as well as great places to eat along the route. A few weekends ago, we headed over to Charleston, SC for a 24 hour adventure. But we weren’t about to drive…
One of the highlights of our recent 2600 mile road trip was our visit to the Springfield Museums. Before we toured the four museums, we took time to walk around the Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden. This was a fun walk and a great opportunity to get some pictures with a few of our favorite…
The city of Tampico, Illinois is a small Midwest town just like many others. The residents get up every day and go to work, school and live their lives just like most Americans. Tampico is not a quick stop off the interstate and when people visit, it’s on purpose. You either come to visit the…
One of the great ways to learn about the Presidents of the United States is to visit their historical sites. Last spring, we were in Washington DC right as the cherry blossoms were showing off their beauty. We had the opportunity to visit the Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial located on the shore of the beautiful Tidal…
If you have ever taken a road trip or vacation, you know that travel can become expensive really fast. The cost for lodging, gas, food and attractions adds up fast. So how can you afford to travel? I think that people find money to pay for things that are important. As a family, it is…