City Guide: 10 Kid Friendly Activities in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth was officially founded in 1845 when a group of German immigrants traveled to Michigan seeking religious freedom. They traveled to the east central part of the state and began building a community. The name Frankenmuth translates to “Courage of the Franconians” and the founders quickly established several industries in…
Holland, Michigan City Guide: 13 Family Friendly Activities
On our recent road trip exploring Michigan, we stopped in popular Holland, located in the south western part of the Lower Peninsula, near Lake Macatawa.
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…
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…
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…
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.