While you visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the soft cry of seagulls drowns away in overhead winds. The rush of a rolling surf crashes in the distance. The taste of salty sea air dances on your tongue and fills your […]
New Year’s Day, my dream came true through the kindness and generosity of a complete stranger. Christmas and New Year’s Day were just around the corner and my mother had recently had a surgery that prohibited her from driving for […]
Looking for a way to celebrate Oktoberfest without a round trip ticket to Munich? While there is nothing wrong with enjoying the festivities in Germany, it might not be quite as attainable to some as a trip to Big Bear […]
In the 80’s my geology friends and I used to call Kanab, Utah, the “Jewel of the Southwest.” Now I call Basecamp 37 the Jewel of Kanab. Desert Rainbows and sunsets extraordinaire! Truly one of the most amazing places I’ve […]
On rare occasion, in my travel writing career of 23 years and over 900 trips, a place really stands out to me as a hidden gem that is worthy of exceptional accolades. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is just such a […]
By far, one of the top outdoor experiences of my life, was experienced recently at Sand Hollow State Park in Utah. Sand Hollow State Park is a state park located outside Hurricane, Utah encompassing a 1,322-acre reservoir and an extensive […]
Oklahoma City is highly regarded as one of the foremost family tourist destinations in the United States. There are several hidden gems that you must consider for your family next time you’re in the OKC area because every time […]
On a very recent visit to Disneyland my daughter and I were waiting in line for the Jungle Cruise attraction when we saw a gentleman exit a jungle boat and as he left the docking area he and several cast […]
When I am up against a giant and the odds in the natural world seem stacked against me, I try to remind myself of times in my life when I was reminded of how God is the God of limitless […]
Our guest post comes from Faith Mooney, a young Proverbs 31 Woman, World Traveler, Entrepreneur, and Health and Wellness Coach. Although Disney Parks have attempted to cater to special needs families, we have found it too difficult to accommodate our […]
What do you do when a big storm is brewing and there’s already lots of fresh powder on the ground and you have a new golden retriever puppy who hasn’t seen his first snow yet? Yep, you pile in the […]
Located right on the Beartooth Highway, The Yodeler Motel, just minutes outside of Yellowstone National Park, offers lots of pleasant amenities that make it a pleasure to visit. We’ve loved it for several of our visits to Red Lodge, Montana because […]
Our family can’t help but leave cares and stress behind whenever we stay at Sorensen’s All Season Resort in Hope Valley, California where everything slows down and TV’s are not missed. In fact, until recently, reservations were still marked by hand in […]
On recent trips to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, we’ve made it a point to visit an off-the-beaten-path gem that we have deemed worthy of extra time and exploration. Texas has always been one of our family’s favorite states, so much […]
My teen daughter and I don’t typically love casinos for numerous reasons like smoke, crowds, noise, and other non-family-friendly aspects, but we love the Spa Altlantis in Reno, Nevada which offers us a completely tranquil and smoke free oasis from the busyness […]