posing in front of a display of volleyballs at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, MA

    13 Ways to Explore the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, MA

    The year 2025 marked the 130th “birthday” of volleyball and a renewed pledge to celebrate the international popularity of the sport. On a recent visit to the Springfield, Massachusetts area we decided to stop in Holyoke to to learn more about volleyball at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.

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    posing on the second floor of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts

    20 Ways to Explore the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA

    Massachusetts is known for many historical events and “firsts” and one of the most well known accomplishments is the “birthplace of basketball” in the late 19th century. Our family recently stopped in Springfield, Massachusetts to tour the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and explore the Hall’s many interactive exhibits and practice our jump shot…

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    inside the Maine State Capitol in Augusta, Maine

    Playing “I Spy” While Touring the Maine State House in Augusta, Maine

    This past summer, we enjoyed a few days in Augusta, the state capital of Maine. One of the highlights of exploring the city was our guided tour of the State House.

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    inside an exhibit at the John Michael Kohler Arts Preserve in Sheboygan Wisconsin

    Exploring the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Art Preserve in Kohler, WI

    On our recent holiday trip to Kohler, Wisconsin, we had the opportunity to explore many popular sites in the village, as well as attractions in the adjacent city of Sheboygan. One of the most well known museums in Sheboygan is the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, a 100,000 square foot complex that includes eight galleries…

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    posing in a tub at The Kohler Design Center in Kohler, WI

    Exploring the Kohler Design Center in Kohler, Wisconsin

    We recently spent the Christmas holiday in Kohler, Wisconsin and had a wonderful few days exploring the beautiful village of Kohler and its many amenities, restaurants, and daily activities at the American Club. One highlight of our stay was our visit to the Kohler Design Center, in the heart of the village and next door…

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    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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