Holiday Gift Guide 2024: The Gift of Time
Holiday gift guides are EVERYWHERE this time of year- every blogger I know and follow has multiple post filled with items to purchase for every relationship, personality, and interest possible. I have had some luck finding a few things for people on my list, and I am always especially happy when I see small businesses…
Exploring Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada
The Waterton- Glacier International Peace Park is the first “international peace park” in the world and includes Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and Glacier National Park in America. Established in 1931 with support from Rotary Clubs in both Alberta Canada and the US state of Montana and then officially created in 1932, the goal…
The Rimrock Resort in Banff, Alberta Canada
This past summer, we enjoyed a magical week in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, including a stay at the Rimrock Resort in the heart of the town of Banff. I have been reading about Banff for years and it was truly a bucket list spot for us. Banff National Park, Canada’s first National Park,…
Exploring West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York
Established in 1802, West Point is America’s oldest, continuously occupied military post and home to the United States Military Academy of over 4,000 cadets. Located in the town of West Point in the heart of the Hudson Valley, an hour north of Manhattan and about two hours south of Albany, the site for the campus…
Exploring Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel in New York City
Our family is fortunate to live a short drive from New York City and we frequently enjoy driving into Manhattan to explore historical sites and museums. On a recent visit, we enjoyed the morning exploring the grounds of the famous Trinity Church and near by St. Paul’s Chapel in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan.
City Guide: 11 Places to Explore in Old Québec City during the Winter
Last year, we were fortunate to spend during the December break exploring the beautiful city of in Old Québec City. The port town is filled with rich history, vibrant culture, inviting people, and tons of family friendly attractions. Algonquin for “where the river narrows” , the area now know as Québec was first founded in 1608…