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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas traveling–5 locations to spend the holidays

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 […]
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 […]