stay at a family friendly hotel in Reno

Sometimes we don’t have to look very far to find an adventure. Honestly, the little weekend getaways we enjoy as a family are some of the most fun. They tend to be more laid back and don’t require as much planning on my part! A couple of weekends ago we went away to Reno for… Continue reading stay at a family friendly hotel in Reno

travel gift guide for every age that loves to get away

After sharing our most recent trip this weekend something was confirmed that I had long suspected–y’all are ready to travel again! With cases lowering in most areas and warmer weather around the corner a lot of us are feeling the travel bug. With the hope of new adventures on the horizon and Spring Break coming… Continue reading travel gift guide for every age that loves to get away

visiting Muir Woods national monument with kids

Our family recently escaped civilization somewhat and drove out to Muir Woods for the day. Although it’s only a couple hours from us it had been a few years since we had been there. It’s been interesting over the past year as we’ve visited units within the National Parks system (both old favorites and new… Continue reading visiting Muir Woods national monument with kids

Christmas traveling–5 locations to spend the holidays

Christmas at Gaylord Opryland photo courtesy of Gaylord Opryland

If you’ve been around for any length of time then you probably know how much we like to travel. Even amidst a pandemic we’ve been able to explore some beautiful spots along the western United States. Christmas traveling can be a wonderful addition to the fun traditions that you already enjoy. Since I definitely think… Continue reading Christmas traveling–5 locations to spend the holidays

family vacation in pismo beach at The Cliffs

Have you ever had a family vacation you just didn’t want to end? Normally by the end of a trip I’m looking forward to getting home and getting back into a routine. But this last weekend we had a family vacation in Pismo Beach and we all were wishing for another couple of days. For… Continue reading family vacation in pismo beach at The Cliffs