Travel destinations in the U.S. and abroad. We share popular and hidden gem off-the-beaten-path places to inspire your own travels!
The Southern Oregon coast near Brookings is the perfect location for a quick weekend getaway. We visit Harris Beach State Park and see Arch Rock, tide pools, and surging waves. We hike Indian Sands Trail along coastal cliffs and across dunes. It’s the perfect RV weekend getaway in the Pacific Northwest. I still can’t believe…
Colorado National Monument is near Grand Junction and Fruita in Western Colorado. This area of high desert is on the Colorado Plateau. It was established as a National Monument back in 1911. From Grand Junction you will see the towering walls, spires, and a maze of canyons beckoning travelers to take a closer look. Though…
Going on a hot air balloon ride is amazing, awe-inspiring, thrilling, epic, and magical, just for starters. It is something we wholeheartedly recommend. No wonder it is on so many people’s bucket lists. There are however numerous things that we learned and some that we found quite surprising during our experience. Some of them sure…
Hanging Lake is an iconic Colorado gem, that is a must-see if you ever find yourself in the Centennial State. It is a gorgeous travertine lake in a cliffside location with lush vegetation and picturesque waterfalls. It is also a National Natural Landmark. Because it is so awe-inspiring and so well-visited, a permit system was…
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located in Western Colorado near the town of Montrose. Check out these six locations in the park to get the best views and photos. 1. Gunnison Point This is the easiest place to get a fantastic view because it’s just down from the Visitor Center. Take the…
A packing list for a flight with kids is bound to be extensive, whether international or domestic. However, in the trips we have taken with our little ones, there were 5 items that made all the difference. These were essential in providing ease, convenience, and/or safety for our travel. Consider these for your next trip….
In our previous two posts I told of our 2018 an 2017 visits to Germany. If you missed them, you can check them out here: Germany with Kids Part 1 – 90th Birthday, Playgrounds, & Rotenhan Castle and Germany With Kids Part 2 – Escape Room, Rosenberg Fortress, & Nuremberg Trials Memorial. Here is a recap…
In our previous post I told of our 2018 visit to Germany where we celebrate a 90th birthday, explore local playgrounds, and visit Rotenhan Castle. If you missed it, you can check that out here: Germany With Kids Part 1. Here is what our trip in 2017 looked like, with only one child, but a…
We’ve been fortunate to travel to Germany three times now since Klara was born four years ago. Our most recent trip to Germany with kids was in the spring of 2018. This was Nathan’s first time there. In this post I will tell you about our most recent visit, and in the next two posts…
Visiting the Baumwipfelpfad was another day trip we went on while in Germany this year. It is a boardwalk that winds through the treetops and then around a circular tower until you are standing 42 meters (138 feet) high looking over the landscape. Along the way there are exhibits, animals, and activity stations. Their website…
