by Annie Thomas | Aug 26, 2025 | Midwest Travel, North America
The Iowa State Fair is brimming with fun food to try, butter sculptures, barns full of animals, and rides that make every age grin. As you plan your daytrip, this guide offers a fun-filled itinerary that’s flexible enough to suit fast walkers, snack lovers, and...
by Annie Thomas | Jul 17, 2025 | Airplane Travel, Family Travel, North America
Hawaii’s beauty is legendary—but so is its geographic sprawl. The archipelago stretches over 1,500 miles, with each of its main islands offering a distinct personality, landscape, and rhythm. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls on Kauai, surfing...
by Annie Thomas | Mar 10, 2025 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America
Sun Valley, Idaho, is the perfect summer getaway for families looking for outdoor adventures, breathtaking scenery, and a charming small-town atmosphere. From hiking and biking to wildlife spotting and cultural experiences, this 5-6 day itinerary ensures that families...
by Annie Thomas | Apr 9, 2024 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America, RV Travel
Illinois is home to a wide variety of natural backdrops covering 390 miles from North to South. There are fantastic, family-friendly RV campgrounds across the state. The following is a mixture of public and private campgrounds depending on your preference for...
by Annie Thomas | May 24, 2023 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America, Uncategorized
For our family, Cardinal baseball is part of our annual traditions. It has actually been part of my entire life, growing up attending Cardinal games and even participating in family reunions designed around Cardinals series. As a kid, it was all about the sweet...
by Annie Thomas | Feb 9, 2023 | Family Travel, Hiking, Midwest Travel, North America
Iowa and Waterfall? Perhaps not synonymous, but certainly a real occurrence. Most of Iowa’s waterfalls are visible year-round, but most some are dependent on waterflow in Spring and Summer. Hiking to a waterfall as a destination seems to inspire everyone,...
