by Annie Thomas | Dec 13, 2022 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America
If you are looking for a domestic destination between late October and April, you should consider Tucson. The daytime temperatures are in the 60 to low 80s during these months with little rain, perfect for lots of outdoor time. We have spent the last couple of...
by Annie Thomas | Dec 8, 2022 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America, Resources
Parents, this one is for you! We just get past the Winter holidays and it is time to start thinking about Spring Break. Sometimes, flying off somewhere warm or distant is not in the cards due to budget, work restrictions, or other priorities. Where can we go in the...
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 | Oct 6, 2022 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America
Many schools in the Midwest hold a four-day weekend break in late October, typically following a change of quarters and parent-teacher conferences. Teachers and students are ready for an opportunity to take a breath. If your family is trying to pick a destination to...
by Annie Thomas | May 12, 2022 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America
If you are a resident of the Midwest and feel the pressure of limited time opportunities for family trips, the planned winter break most schools take over the new year seems like an obvious chance. A quick search turns up exorbitant prices and can dishearten...
by Annie Thomas | Apr 19, 2022 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
The Midwest boasts many foods that are either uniquely found only in the Midwest or copied without success in other places. You can enjoy many of these food items year round, but summer through harvest season will yield the widest availability. Since the...
