a spa near Yosemite at rush creek lodge

Last weekend our family went to Rush Creek Lodge for a little weekend trip. It was the perfect fall getaway, especially with everything going on this year. This was our first time taking the whole family and my first time experiencing their brand new spa facilities. Keep reading for what to expect at the Spa… Continue reading a spa near Yosemite at rush creek lodge

great Nevada field trips to take your kids to

When you think of Nevada you probably think of Las Vegas. Then by association—gambling, buffets, and extravagant shows. Maybe you think about Reno, the biggest little city in the world. And I’m sure the word “desert” would come to mind if someone asked you to describe the state. To be honest, I’ve driven all through… Continue reading great Nevada field trips to take your kids to

joshua tree national park with kids

Joshua Tree National Park was the tenth National Park we’ve visited as a family. When we went at the beginning of Summer it was the first time I’d been since I was a kid! Back then it wasn’t even a National Park yet—it was still a National Monument. Joshua Tree NP is unique because it’s… Continue reading joshua tree national park with kids

mount rainier national park with kids

A few weeks ago our family drove up north to explore some of Washington state and the Oregon coast. This was a last-minute trip when we had to cancel the trip to Texas we’d be planning for a year. It ended up being just what our family needed though. We loved all the gorgeous adventures… Continue reading mount rainier national park with kids

visit our national parks for free with your fourth grader

Our family loves visiting National Parks. We try to visit at least one a year. We especially love when we’re able to visit a new park that we’ve never explored before! So far we’ve made it to ten different National Parks as a family, although we’ve had some repeats too. Today I’m going to share… Continue reading visit our national parks for free with your fourth grader