Pacific Northwest road trip itinerary for families
We have been planning summer road trips since 2020 and have made plenty of fun (and often chaotic) memories over the years. In 2024 we road tripped through the Pacific Northwest for the second time. We checked off our last two national parks on our list for that region and played on the beautiful beaches. […]
gift guide for outdoor lovers
‘Tis the season for being outdoors and for gift giving! With graduation season in full swing, Mother’s Day right around the corner, and Father’s Day coming up, I wanted to round up some of my favorite gift ideas for people that love the great outdoors. These gifts are probably best suited for teens and adults, […]
Wuksachi Lodge review: staying in Sequoia National Park
On our recent trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks our family stayed in the only lodge within the park boundary. We loved our stay amongst the biggest trees in the world! Keep reading for our full Wuksachi Lodge review, including if it’s worth the price or not! the history of Wuksachi Lodge in […]
Sequoia and Kings Canyon with kids: tips for visiting
For part of our Spring Break this year we spent a couple days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. If you’ve never been, these two national parks border each other and are operated together. The great thing is, as long as you’re visiting when Generals Highway is open (typically April through November), then you […]
3 budget-friendly spring break ideas
If you know me then you probably also know that I’m always thinking about the next trip. It’s not unusual for our “bigger” trips (Spring Break, summer road trips) to be planned a year in advance. However, I know that’s not necessarily how other people plan their family vacations. So if your Spring Break travel […]