by Annie Thomas | Nov 2, 2022 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
The Lake of the Ozarks has been part of my story for my entire life. First, it was the summer time visits spent with our extended family at my grandparents’ condo. Next, it was the visits to my parents’ condo, eventually bringing along little ones. And...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 27, 2022 | Asia, Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, North America, Uncategorized
Just as parenting evolves with growing kids, so does family travel. The early concerns of what essentials to pack and the stress of how to navigate an airport with little ones are replaced with the acknowledgement of fleeting time as little kids become big kids. I...
by Annie Thomas | Feb 2, 2021 | Family Travel, Hiking, Midwest Travel, North America, RV Travel
Midwesterners are not known to boast and we even have the term “Iowa Nice” to describe how we treat others. Because of this humility, it’s easy to overlook our own beautiful public parks and their campgrounds when consider traveling. This list...
by Annie Thomas | Dec 30, 2020 | Family Travel, Hiking, Midwest Travel, RV Travel
When we think of a great road trip or vacation destination, it’s not often a state park comes to mind. An introduction to South Dakota’s Custer State Park can change your perspective. Custer State Park is a truly special place located in the middle of...
by Annie Thomas | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
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...
by Annie Thomas | Sep 21, 2020 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, North America
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...