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

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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 …

Making The Most Of Spring Break In Breck
March 20, 2013 – 5:15 am | No Comment
Making The Most Of Spring Break In Breck

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If you happen to be heading to Breckenridge, Colo., for spring break in the next couple weeks, color me jealous. While my family spent a fantastic week there in early February, we were a few …

Winter at the Shore: Unexpected Delights
February 22, 2013 – 9:40 am | One Comment
Winter at the Shore: Unexpected Delights

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Most people don’t consider visiting the Jersey shore in the winter. But I’m here to suggest that winter is a fantastic time to hit the beach.
Morning run along the beach.
First of all, I’m a big …

Northeast Road Trip in the Sweet Buick Regal
January 28, 2013 – 5:41 am | One Comment
Northeast Road Trip in the Sweet Buick Regal

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Buick? That’s a Grandma car, right? Nope. When this beauty arrived in my driveway, I was pleasantly surprised.
Our family road trip from New Jersey to Rhode Island and Massachusetts gave us a week in the …

Road Trip Itinerary: Asheville to Nashville
August 3, 2012 – 4:57 am | No Comment
Road Trip Itinerary: Asheville to Nashville

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While you could make it from Asheville, NC to Nashville, TN in four to five hours on the Interstate, taking the scenic route offers opportunities for unique stops that make a memorable family road trip.
When …

Biltmore Estate’s Family Playground
April 3, 2012 – 1:33 pm | 4 Comments
Biltmore Estate’s Family Playground

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North Carolina is a gorgeous state for road trips. From the ocean, to the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the Smokey Mountains, it’s got it all – even Hunger Games filming locations. And for your road …

5 Things To Do In New Jersey That Aren’t On The Shore
March 30, 2012 – 6:13 pm | No Comment
5 Things To Do In New Jersey That Aren’t On The Shore

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Many people think New Jersey is all traffic, suburbs, and “The Shore.” Well, I’m here to tell you about some fantastic activities my family has enjoyed in New Jersey’s “Great Northwest.”
1. Grounds for Sculpture: This amazing …

Herkimer, NY: A Gem in the Adirondack Foothills
March 12, 2012 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Herkimer, NY: A Gem in the Adirondack Foothills

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Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains is the town of Herkimer, N.Y., home to the Herkimer Diamond Mines and award-winning KOA campground, as well as Lock 18 of the Erie Canal. Whether you …