posing in one of the gardens at at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI

    Exploring the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Children

    On a recent trip throughout a large part of Michigan, we stopped in the city of Grand Rapids for a couple of days. A highlight of our visit was definitely the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

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    inside Dutch shoe at Nelis' Dutch Village in Holland, MI

    Exploring Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan

    We recently enjoyed a few days exploring the beautiful Holland, Michigan area. Even though our children are not with us on this trek though Michigan, we had heard such positive things about Nelis’ Dutch Village, we made time to visit, and we’re so glad we did!

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    observation deck of Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia

    The Green Bank Observatory and Science Center in West Virginia

    This week, we’re spending time in Snowshoe Resort in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Our main itinerary is a family reunion, but we always enjoy finding new places where we can learn about the area. Every post I read had the Green Bank Observatory at the top of a “must see” list and we’re…

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    at the Flume Gorge in NH

    Exploring Flume Gorge in Lincoln, New Hampshire

    On a recent weekend in New Hampshire, we decided to explore a few state park sites: Lost River Gorge and Caves in and nearby Flume Gorge in Lincoln, inside Franconia Notch State Park.

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    outside the entrance to Lost River Gorge and Caves in NH

    Exploring Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in New Hampshire

    Ever since our love of National Parks began over a decade ago, we have started to enjoy hiking a little bit more, especially anytime hiking involves exploring water features like waterfalls and lakes. So, when I recently heard about Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and saw its…

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    General Grant National Memorial in New York City

    Exploring General Grant National Memorial in New York City

    This past week, we had the opportunity to explore another National Park Site in the city of New York: the General Grant National Memorial. Located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of the Upper West Side, the Memorial honors Ulysses S. Grant, a decorated Civil War General of Union troops and the 18th American President, who…

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