by Annie Thomas | Jun 29, 2021 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
Having grown up just ninety minutes from Iowa City, I had no idea what a special gem was in close proximity. It wasn’t until my teens that I visited for the first time and eventually led to spending my college years in this Eastern Iowa community. Every time...
by Annie Thomas | Nov 17, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America
Las Vegas may not be an obvious or first choice for families with its reputation for gambling and adult oriented fun, but you need to give it another look. Between the direct flights, warm weather and family oriented activities, Las Vegas has a lot to offer families...
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...
by Annie Thomas | Jul 18, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
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...
by Annie Thomas | Jul 7, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
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...
