This amazing high elevation hike on the Appalachian Trail to Buzzard Rock in southwest Virginia offers meadows, forests, and an open mountain bald. Add some amazing views and a bit of rock scrambling, and it’s a surefire winner for the family.
Read moreStay In A Yurt At Grayson Highlands State Park—It’s Simply Awesome!
Yurt 1 at Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia is one of my favorite places in the world. I love the mountain balds with wild ponies grazing, the easy access to great trails with amazing views, and the high elevation of the park. The tent camping at Grayson Highlands, however, isn’t great. The sites are too small and close to each other. The work around? Stay in a yurt! Yurt 2, also known as “Split Rock” was our home for 2 nights during the first week of June. Read my full review.
Read moreCool Off In The Clear Water of Lake Jocassee in South Carolina
The beautiful, clear water of Lake Jocassee
Devil’s Fork State Park offers excellent camping sites next to the clear, cold water of Lake Jocassee which is located about one hour from Greenville, SC. The buzzword descriptions like “Lake Tahoe of the East” or “South Carolina’s Little Switzerland” are spot on for this wonderful spot in South Carolina.
Read moreEasy Hikes at Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park is famous for its wild ponies and access to a beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail, but you’ll also find plenty of amazingly beautiful trails for those seeking shorter hikes.
Children especially enjoy the trails at Grayson Highlands, because some of the best trails are not only super short but all of them provide something fun along the trail like fun rock scrambling and typically lead to an incredible high elevation view or water feature.
Read moreHow To Visit Arlington National Cemetery During A Layover At Reagan National Airport In Washington, D.C.
One of the many different sections of graves found in Arlington National Cemetery
Reagan Airport has a metro stop which takes you to several popular tourist sites in just a few minutes. The closest of these is Arlington National Cemetery, one of my favorite places in DC to take kids. There is history and peaceful grounds to explore as well as a chance to teach the kids about honor and respect for our servicemen and women.
Read moreYour Guide To Norris Dam State Park
Overlooking Norris Dam and Norris State Park
Norris Dam State Park makes for a perfect place to spend a day (or a few days!) with the family. Go explore Norris Lake on a rented pontoon boat or a paddleboard or hike on one of the park’s many trails. Or maybe go fishing, camping, mountain biking, or learn some TVA and Appalachian history at the Dam Visitor Center or the Lenoir Museum. Norris Dam State Park is a fantastic family destination with something for everyone.
Read moreThe Definitive Guide To Cloudland Canyon State Park
Clouds + canyon = you can see how Cloudland Canyon got its name
Hiking, biking, waterfalls, cabins, tents, and yurts- what’s not to love about Cloudland Canyon State Park. Oh yeah.. it also has some pretty spectacular views too. Find out everything you need to know about this wonderful state park.
Read moreA Weekend Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky- It Is More Than Just Horse Racing, Baseball Bats, and Bourbon
The pretty and walkable streets of downtown Louisville outside the Louisville Slugger Museum and Kentucky Science Center.
You won’t have any trouble filling your weekend with fun in Louisville, whether you are here in winter or summer, rain or shine, or you have teenagers or toddlers. There is a plethora of activities, from hands-on museums to underground zip lines, and lots of tasty restaurants to try. But maybe the best thing about Louisville is its fairly compact size-- most attractions are within several blocks of each other, making your sight- seeing a breeze. Park the car for the weekend and enjoy yourself in this awesome city!
Read moreLooking For Educational And Fun Things To Do In Atlanta With Kids? Visit The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park
Outside the Visitor Center of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park was an excellent adventure, full of interesting immersive experiences, thought-provoking displays, and beautiful grounds for the kids to run a little bit. I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Atlanta with kids of any age, as there was something for everyone to enjoy.
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