We have been out on another epic road trip! This time we hit 7 states in 7 days and have some great adventures to share with you. We have learned about Paul Bunyan and the logging industry in Wisconsin, cheered on the runners in the Chicago Marathon, ridden roller coasters in the Mall of America,…
We love to travel. Taking a long road trip is one of our favorite vacations. Sometimes it’s fun to just hop in the car and see where the road takes you, but when we are planning one of our famous road trips and city tours, it’s important to do some preplanning. Here are some planning…
Over the past years, we have taken the opportunity to visit several Art Museums on our road trips across the US. We first took the family to an art museum when they were quite young and weren’t quite sure what to expect. But it turns out that our family all enjoys visiting Art Museums and…
Staying in a hotel can often be one of the most expensive parts of a vacation but it can be one of the most important choices. If you and your family don’t get proper sleep, then you may be grouchy the next day. Take a few minutes and plan out your lodging options and find…
Visiting historical places with presidential connections is a great way to help our kids connect with the past. We have been to all the major Lincoln Landmarks in the US and have been working through the list of historic sites that have a connection to President Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Trail Map lists 15 historic…
We have visited many waterfalls with the family over the past few years, but our visit to Fairmount Falls was the first time we ever had to call ahead and get a code before we could get access to the trailhead. It was probably one of the more unusual hikes we have been on, but…
Have you visited the city of Boston, Massachusetts recently? For the past year, our kids have been telling us that we need to go to Boston for vacation. We definitely have their social studies teachers to thank for this obsession with the city of Boston. So when it came time to plan our summer road…
Have you watched the TV show, Salvage Dawgs on the DIY Network? The crew does a whole lot more than rescue old doors, windows and fireplace mantels. They also create and sell unique, upcycled pieces with the treasures they find. Their mission is to save pieces of American history and make them available to people…