Amish Country Itinerary in Lancaster, PA
May 3, 2013 – 2:23 pm | 3 Comments

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If you’re looking for a great weekend road trip in the Northeast this spring, consider Lancaster, PA.  From the Amish country, to the railroads and museums, to the amusement parks, this itinerary is great family …

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Cincinnati in Spring: Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory
May 20, 2012 – 6:54 pm | No Comment
Cincinnati in Spring: Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory

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Butterfly lovers should plan a yearly migration to Cincinnati to see the annual Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory.  Every year features a new theme; often the themes showcase butterflies from a particular country.  2012’s show …

Hand-Picked Favorites For Family Travel
May 16, 2012 – 8:02 am | No Comment
Hand-Picked Favorites For Family Travel

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Spending more time on the highway than the average American family, we’d like to think we’ve reached a MacGyver-like state for whatever vacation curve ball inevitably comes our way. Whether we’re making our itineraries, packing …

Geocaching Interview: Trackables Gone Missing
May 15, 2012 – 8:15 pm | 3 Comments
Geocaching Interview: Trackables Gone Missing

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Eric Elya (aka, EXMAN), a retired air traffic controller at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, first contacted me when I was planning a geocaching event in celebration of 2012 Leap Year. Timing his project with a worldwide …

Beaches Boscobel: A Top Five for Families
May 7, 2012 – 4:50 pm | One Comment
Beaches Boscobel: A Top Five for Families

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My daughter and I just returned from the Beaches Boscobel resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and here are the top five reasons why I think families keep returning year after year. I’d heard of Beaches …