Let’s face it, vacations are expensive. It doesn’t matter if you are planning a weekend getaway to a local state park, going on a family cruise or hitting the road for a 2600 mile road trip, it’s going to cost some money. Sure, there are many ways you can cut the cost, but you still…
One of our favorite places on our Epic Road Trip this year was Erie, Pennsylvania. There’s just nothing more beautiful than enjoying dinner on the dock of the bay, watching the sunset on Lake Erie and spending the day making memories with our family! We have visited many cities over the past years on our…
Recently we took a trip up to Lake Erie, Pennsylvania and enjoyed spending some time at Presque Isle State Park. This was our visit to Lake Erie but now we are definitely hooked and plan to return! Take a look at these pictures and you’ll agree 100% that Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie…
When you visit a new area there are some basic questions that you must get answered. You need to know where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Plus, it’s always helpful if you have a few backup ideas for fun things to experience. Today I’m sharing our favorite restaurant on Lake Erie,…
No trip to the beach is quite complete without a boat ride out into the ocean to experience the spray of the water, the beauty of the shoreline from the deck of a boat and the opportunity to see the dolphins. Recently, my family spent some time down on the Emerald Coast and once again…
Happy birthday Mr. President! Today we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. As our 16th president serving our nation during a very pivotal time, some would argue that President Lincoln was one of our most important presidents. Our family has taken the opportunity to visit quite a few historical sites with Lincoln connections. We feel it is…
As we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr, I remember our family vacation a few years ago where we stopped in Atlanta, Georgia to visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site. It was a powerful feeling to step into the Ebeneezer Church and see where history was made. We were too late…
Recently while traveling south to visit family, we took a little side trip out to the Muddy Pond Community in Monterey, Tennessee. Muddy Pond is the home of some of the best tasting, homemade sorghum you will ever find as well as several variety and general stores with all the spices, home cooking ingredients and…