Category: Family Travel
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A Kid’s Guide to the National Park Junior Ranger Program
This week, the country celebrates National Park Week, with special events, programs, and fee-free days at parks across the United States. As a family, we love visiting national park sites, and at every single one, our daughter asks to complete the Junior Ranger program. In honor of National Park week, she wanted to share her…
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Going Home: Family, Memories, & Meaningful Moments {Utah & Idaho}
We made our annual visit home to Utah for Spring Break. The days were filled with a mix of memories of growing up here and experiencing it now with my own family. It was returning to the place that quietly shaped most of my life. The people, the food, the culture, and especially the mountains…
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Family Heritage Travel: Helping Kids Connect to Their Roots
There are some trips that stay with you because of what you saw. And then there are the ones that stay with you because of what you felt. Years ago, I traveled to Ireland with a couple of my aunts. At the time, I didn’t realize just how meaningful that trip would become. It wasn’t…
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Exploring Rivers & Oceans at the Tennessee Aquarium {Tennessee}
On a cold and blustery day when we didn’t want to stay home but also didn’t want to brave the weather for long, we decided on a visit to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. It’s the perfect kind of outing for in-between days — warm, engaging, and easy to explore at your own pace. Before…
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Family Travel- Tips to Help Kids Cope with Homesickness
On a family trip a few years ago, we were having a wonderful time when, out of nowhere, my daughter grew upset and started to cry. I asked if something was hurting or bothering her, but she shook her head. She didn’t know why she felt so sad. Finally, I asked, “Do you think you…
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Family Travel- Planning Tips for A Happier Vacation
Over the years, we’ve had family and friends ask why we choose to take our daughter on trips with us. Some say they’d rather wait until their kids are older so they can truly understand what’s happening. Others admit they don’t want to deal with the added hassle of traveling with children at all. And…
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A Winter Day Wandering Jackson Hole & Grand Teton {Wyoming}
After a few days at home and carving turns on the slopes of Brighton, we packed up and pointed the car north toward Wyoming. While most people are done with winter by this time of year—chasing sunshine and warmer temperatures—we were heading straight back into the snow. We wanted mountains dusted in white. We wanted…
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A Kid’s Guide to Skiing at Brighton Resort {Utah}
There’s a long-running joke in our house that Brad moved to Utah for the skiing… and then married someone who doesn’t ski. Ever since we got married, he’s talked about taking a family ski trip like the ones he grew up with — cold mornings, bundled kids, chairlift rides, and hot chocolate breaks. This year,…
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A Kid’s Guide to Walden Pumpkin Farm {Tennessee}
Fall festivals have always been some of my favorite places—full of pumpkins, hay bales, and that unmistakable feeling of the season. But this visit to the pumpkin patch felt a little different. Walden Pumpkin Farm in Tennessee is one of our favorite pumpkin patches for families, with plenty of kid-friendly activities to enjoy all season…
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400,000 Miles and Counting
We have the greatest car ever. Our Honda CRV has been with us for many years, and today we celebrated a huge milestone — the odometer rolled over to 400,000 miles! After so many miles and memories, this car feels less like a vehicle and more like an extension of our family. Over the years,…