visiting Lava Beds National Monument with kids

This summer we finally crossed something off that’s been on our travel bucket list for awhile. Our family loves trying to see all the federal and state lands around us that we can so we knew we had to visit Lava Beds National Monument. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much but by the time… Continue reading visiting Lava Beds National Monument with kids

best tips for Knott’s Soak City 2026

If there’s one thing our whole family agrees on, it’s that water parks are crazy fun! We might even like them more than theme parks… maybe. Keep reading for all the best tips for Knott’s Soak City so you can have the most splash-tastic day ever! What? It’s totally a word. Start planning that 2026… Continue reading best tips for Knott’s Soak City 2026

Carnivale at California’s Great America

Our family loves theme parks and we love eating. Put those two things together and you have the festivals that some of our California theme parks are known for. Today I’m going to be sharing a fabulous New Orleans-style festival that’s in the Bay Area. There’s food, fun, and fireworks that will make you feel… Continue reading Carnivale at California’s Great America

3 tips for doing Universal Studios with a baby

This summer we became Universal Studios Hollywood passholders. My kids have been wanting to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a long time. Add the new Super Nintendo World into the mix and they were thrilled with our first visit! Mike and I hadn’t been since we were dating–which means that we… Continue reading 3 tips for doing Universal Studios with a baby

Mazama Campground review: Crater Lake camping

A few weeks ago our family went to Crater Lake for the second time. Last time we had only been able to visit for half a day and we knew we wanted more time. This time we rented a trailer and stayed for two nights inside the national park itself. Staying inside of Crater Lake… Continue reading Mazama Campground review: Crater Lake camping