Planning your trip and wondering where to stay? You’re not alone… If you’re wondering where to stay when visiting Yosemite, here’s the honest answer: 👉 The best place depends on your travel style, your budget, and how close you want to be to the action. This guide breaks it all down so you can confidently […]

If you’re searching for the best things to do in St. George Utah with kids, let me share one of our absolute favorite family adventures: the slot canyon at Pioneer Park. As a mom who loves getting outdoors with my kids, but also values easy, low-stress outings, this spot is pure gold. It’s fun, it’s […]

If you’re looking for things to do in St. George Utah with kids that will actually wear your kids out (and still be fun for you), let me introduce you to one of our new favorite stops: Fossil Falls Park. As a mom who’s always on the hunt for parks that go beyond the “basic […]

Few places capture the imagination quite like Yosemite National Park—a landscape of granite cliffs, roaring waterfalls, and ancient sequoias that draws millions of visitors each year. And for 2026, there’s big news that makes planning your trip easier than ever: reservations are no longer required to enter the park. No Reservations, More Freedom In a […]

Sometimes you just need to get away—but not the kind of trip that takes months to plan or hours of flights to figure out. That’s exactly why Shenandoah National Park is such a hidden gem. Located along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, Shenandoah is an easy drive from much of the Mid-Atlantic, which makes […]

Last week we were out at the Golden Spike National Park Celebrating the 153rd Anniversary of the Golden Spike. One our way back we took the scenic route around the East Auto Tour and found the coolest Arch in Northern Utah! About half way around the mountain there is a pull off where you can […]

I recently moved to Macon, Georgia, and I’m exploring the city the same way a visitor would—one meaningful stop at a time. One of my first intentional visits was to the Little Richard House & Resource Center, a place that holds far more significance than its modest exterior might suggest. Sitting quietly along Craft Street, […]

Last week we set out on a family adventure to find a hidden gem in Utah that none of us had ever seen in person before. The Spiral Jetty had been a bucket list adventure for a while and we finally made it happen! Located at Rozel Point peninsula on the northeastern shore of the […]

Nestled in western Pennsylvania, Indiana is a small town with big holiday spirit. Known as the hometown of Jimmy Stewart — star of the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life — Indiana, PA transforms each winter into a festive escape rooted in nostalgia, cinematic history, and community charm. Here’s what makes it special: 🎬 What […]

If you’re looking for one of the most festive ways to kick off the holiday season, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade should be at the top of your list. This year marks the 91st annual celebration, filling downtown Chicago with music, color, and community spirit on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. […]