outside view of Montana State Capitol in Helena, Montana

Playing “I Spy” while Touring the Montana State Capitol in Helena

On a recent visit to Montana (Glacier National Park was our biggest highlight) we stopped in Helena for the day and enjoyed the opportunity to tour the state Capitol Building, one of our favorite activities whenever we visit a state capital.

Read More
, ,

Nine Tips for Visiting the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

Founded in 1869 and open to the public in 1877, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the top attractions in New York City, welcoming  over five million visitors each year. 

Read More
, , , , ,
Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff, Alberta

10 Things to Do at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff, Alberta

On a recent summertime visit to Banff National Park and the town of Banff, we enjoyed exploring the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, one of the most historic (and preserved!) and popular sites in the heart of downtown Banff. 

Read More
, ,
Record family at pumpkin patch in CT

10 New England Cities to Enjoy This Fall (and what to do besides leaf peeping!)

Arguably, one of the best things about living in New England is fall: fall weather, fall food, and fall foliage. People travel from all over the country world to see the vibrant colors of New England landscapes. Over the years, we have enjoyed exploring many parts of each New England state, in every season. And…

Read More
, , , , , , , , ,
African Burial Ground National Historic Site in New York City

10 Things to Do at theAfrican Burial Ground National Monument in New York City

The African Burial Ground National Monument, located in Lower Manhattan (New York City) honors the millions of enslaved men, women, and children who made up more than a quarter of New York’s labor force in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the early 17th century, Dutch settlers, who founded “New Amsterdam”, brought slave laborers to…

Read More
, , , ,
Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University

10 Ways to Explore the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana

Located on the campus of Montana State University, in Bozeman Montana, the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) has one of the largest dinosaur collections in the world, displaying several dinosaur fossils including a life-size sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex cast from the fossil bones of a real T-rex.  A Smithsonian Affiliate museum, MOR includes dozens…

Read More
,