How to Plan a National Parks Trip with Kids
Did 2020 change your travel plans? Did you find yourself cancelling travel plans and eventually considering types of travel otherwise not on your radar? Whether you are a veteran to visiting National Parks, are new to visiting with kids or are traveling to National...
Visiting Glacier National Park with Kids: Tips and Itinerary
Among America's sixty-two designated national parks, there are some that truly stand out above the rest. Glacier National Park is certainly one of our great parks. Planning a visit to Glacier does require some consideration due to weather, location and itinerary...
Chicago Neighborhood Travel Guide for Families
On your first visit to a large city, it seems appropriate to see the requisite tourist attractions, but once you have visited a second, third or dozen times, branching out into other neighborhoods allows you get a real feel for the city. Chicago is a city of many...
Optimal U.S. Road Trip Itinerary – Part Two
This is the second phase of an epic U.S. Roadtrip. Part one of this detailed itinerary can be found here (link). What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a...
Optimal US Road Trip with Detailed Itinerary for Families
What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a fifty stop road trip that covers all of the 48 contiguous states for at least one stop (Link). The goal of the...
36 Things to Know Before Your First RV Trip
What do you need to buy, bring and know before you take a RV on a first trip? Below is a list of 36 tips and favorite products we have learned through trial and error in our nine seasons of RV camping as a family with small children. Planning Your Trip Choosing the...
Create a Travel Budget: Step by Step
What's your travel budgeting style? Do you make or commit to plans before determining the total cost? Do you save for months to make sure your travel doesn't impact your day to day lifestyle? Do you always find yourself surprised after a trip at the extra...
11 Great RV Campgrounds in Midwest
Are you searching for the perfect spot for an RV vacation? The Midwest is home to several interesting and unique campgrounds that may not be on your radar. From water access, proximity to national parks, full resort amenities or just a place to get away and relax,...
How To Help Kids Through Jet Lag: 18 Tips From a Mom
Jet Lag. If you have experienced it yourself, it may give you pause about subjecting your children to it. If you're considering a first long flight for your entire family, the unknown can be concerning. Let me reassure you that it's worth the jet lag to see new...
9 Interesting Midwest Hotels Not To Miss
Sometimes the hotel itself makes the trip extra special. This is certainly the case with the Midwest hotels in this list. Whether it's their history, their hipness or their unique offerings, each of these hotels has the ability to give your family a truly unique...
