“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before”
– Dalai Lama
The best itineraries for a trip to South Dakota include a stop at the Badlands National Park. There are many things to do in the area, making it challenging to fit it all in. Our trip through the park captured all the best things to do at Badlands National Park – all in 4 hours. …
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Mount Rushmore is often the draw to plan a South Dakota road trip. Then you start to uncover all there is to do in just a few hundred square miles of the iconic National Monument. Our most recent trip to western South Dakota was a whirlwind tour to the top spots in 3 packed days. …
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Moab UT is filled with the most incredible hiking trails of many areas we’ve explored. Many of them are located in the national parks: Canyonlands and Arches. But if going into a national park just doesn’t fit in your itinerary, like if you’re hiking with your dog, you can still find some fantastic trails near …
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North Carolina beaches and mountains seem to get all the attention from travelers. The family-friendly sights and activities in the central Tarheel State are usually missed by visitors. Like nearby Charlotte, the city of Winston-Salem is often overlooked. Rich with history and a booming downtown area (that has surprisingly little traffic), there are more things …
We knew our long weekend wouldn’t be complete without a day trip to Valley of Fire State Park near Las Vegas on our Vegas vacation with the kids last month. Nevada may be best known for the lights and entertainment of the Vegas strip. Still, there are plenty of outdoor adventures nearby. Don’t miss these …
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Las Vegas isn’t top of mind for many families when it comes time to plan the next family vacation. A city with the slogan “what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas,” and dubbed the Sin City, doesn’t exactly invoke thoughts of a family vacation. But one shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss this …
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Caribou Ranch Open Space is one of the best family hikes in the Boulder area. Just a step into the mountains from Boulder, Colorado, where you’ll find a small mountain town bustling with activity. From skiing and shopping to festivals and hiking, the town of Nederland is worth adding to your Boulder itinerary. The most …
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Whether you live in the Centennial State or are planning a visit, we’ve collected the best of unique and unusual things to do in Colorado. We’ve searched high and low for the most interesting, fun, and amazing sights, experiences, and family activities in Colorado. Colorado is a HUGE state, so we’ve divided the list into …
Hiking in Boulder, Colorado, is one experience you can’t miss when visiting the city that sits at the base of the famous Flatirons. Boulder is blessed with over 150 miles of hiking trails around the city. We’ve curated a list of the best hikes in Boulder, so you don’t miss the experience of catching plenty …
Last weekend, we finally checked something off our bucket list: Seattle, Washington. A rare trifecta of cheap flights, hotel, and car rental in a city we’ve never been to was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. We didn’t have a lot of time there though, so we did a lot of research on exactly how …
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