posing in front of the entrance to The American Club in Kohler, WI

    Resort Guide: Winter in Kohler, Wisconsin

    We just returned from a wonderful trip to Kohler, Wisconsin to celebrate Christmas. I have read about the Kohler Company and the idyllic Village of Kohler for years and visiting for the holidays has been on my “bucket list” for a while. Our visit exceeded our family’s expectations and we hope to return for a…

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    our family in front of Christmas tree at Omni Park Grove Inn

    Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina

    Last year, we spent the Christmas holiday in Asheville, North Carolina. While the area was still recovering from Hurricane Helene and some of the area attractions were closed for rebuilding and renovations, we still had a wonderful time exploring some popular sites. Asheville is located in Western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains and…

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    Pendleton Lighthouse in St. Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada

    10 Ways to Explore St Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada

    We just returned from a few days in St. Andrews, one of Canada’s first seaside resort areas. We originally were using the stop as a layover before another destination, but ended up spending three days enjoying all of the historical sites, attractions, and beautiful beaches and parks.   One of the most popular maritime communities in…

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    family on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh PA

    13 Ways to Have Fun in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this Summer

    We just returned from a wonderful visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home to almost three dozen colleges and universities, popular athletic teams, historical sites dating back to the French and Indian War, almost 100 distinct neighborhoods, a thriving food scene with distinct specialities, and tons of family friendly attractions, special events, and annual traditions.

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    Bull statue in downtown Durham, NC

    City Guide: Eight FREE Things to Do in Durham, North Carolina

    On a recent road trip, we enjoyed a weekend exploring Durham, North Carolina. The “City of Medicine” of almost 300,000 people is known for being the home of Duke University and home of what was once the world’s largest tobacco company (W. Dukes and Sons). Formerly known as the “Bull City” because of the Bull…

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    family standing in front of National Mall with Washington Monument in the background

    City Guide: 18 Places Kids Will Love in Washington D.C.

    Washington D.C., our nation’s capital city, is full of family friendly attractions, historical sites and museums, cultural events, and open spaces to appreciate nature. Many sites are free to explore, thanks to the Smithsonian Institute, and many sites have only a nominal charge.  This week, we’ve updated our City Guide and pulled ALL of our…

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