Alabama is known for many things – like football and the rich history in Civil Rights – but not many realize it is also a fantastic family beach destination. Who knew there would be so many things to do on Dauphin Island, Alabama’s sunset capital? Dauphin Island Alabama is where you can spend lazy days […]
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One of the best things about traveling to new cities is the food. Finding the local cuisines and neighborhood restaurants is the best way to truly experience a new place. So one of the first things we did once we arrived in Colorado was to check out where to eat in Denver. The kids are almost
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Charlotte, North Carolina, holds a special place in my heart. My first ‘real’ job was in Charlotte, where I met my husband, and two of our 3 of our kids were born. But have you ever wondered, what is there to do in Charlotte NC? We have. And it took moving all the way to
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The more you hike with your kids, the more you learn about what motivates them on the trail. We know our kids don’t hike well when they are hungry. And even if they are not, stopping for water and a snack is a quick distraction to get them going again. One of our go-to trails
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As one of America’s best places for outdoor adventure, you’d sure think camping in Boulder, Colorado, would have plenty of camping options, right? Surprisingly, no. While there are no places to put your tent up in the city, we went on a search to find some of the best camping near Boulder Co. All these
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There is nothing more Colorado than an escape to the mountains. And while many Colorado mountain towns are best done on an overnight trip, Evergreen is an easy day trip from Denver. Our frequent visits have uncovered many adventures and fun things to do in Evergreen Colorado. Whether it’s a mountain escape from Denver or
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I always dream of elaborate, rustic breakfasts at the campground – until I start making our camping menu. When the ingredient and kitchen gear list starts getting really long, I shift gears and end up with a menu from these simple and easy breakfasts for camping trips. The easiest breakfasts for camping don’t require cooking,
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There was that one hike where I swear we weren’t even 5 minutes in before hearing the first “are we almost there???” whine. A day on the trails with the kids has to be one of the easiest ways to get them to spend time outdoors, connecting with nature. But if you’ve ever been out
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It’s so easy to pack way too much camping gear on a car camping trip. All the things you need (like your tent, food, and clothes) already take up a lot of space. Then add all the things you want (comfy camp chairs and games for the kids), and it really starts to eat up
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Nothing says winter adventure like heading up to the mountains to downhill ski with the family, but the idea of planning a family ski trip for the first time can be a little intimidating. Getting all the right equipment, finding the perfect ski destination, and learning how to ski can take a lot of research. Plus, it’s
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