Traveling on a budget isn’t easy, especially with a family. Roughly a half-day drive from Minneapolis and Indianapolis, Green Bay has plenty of inexpensive entertainment for a perfect long weekend getaway. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary At Bay Beach Wildlife...
6 Arizona Ghost Town Road Trip Destinations
When people think of Arizona ghost towns, Tombstone and the famous shootout at the O.K. Corral is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. However, the reality is that “The Town That’s Too Tough to Die”...
Driving Straight Across South Dakota
A trek from one end of South Dakota to the other was coming to an end in a most dramatic way. We could spot the approaching storm across the low rolling land near the border of Wyoming. The simple...
South Florida Road Trip: Palm Beach Gardens to Miami
Not all road trips have to be cross-country treks; they just need to be loaded with fun. Welcome to Florida’s southeastern coast. The drive to Miami from Palm Beach County takes only a couple hours, but there’s so much...
Wye Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
If you didn’t catch the first part in this two-part series on lesser-known gems on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, read the first part about Tilghman Island. Here, we explore Wye Island, an ideal spot for a day trip of wildlife...
Tilghman Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
While best known for its sunlit beaches on the Atlantic coast, the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay offers many spots for recreation, seafood, wildlife viewing, and water activities. Tilghman Island and Wye Island are two of my favorite...
Family Fun in Charlotte, North Carolina
Our family has traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, twice in the last year. It’s a short drive from home at two and a half hours, and there’s much to see on the way. We love stopping near the Gaffney...
Atlanta: An Interactive Family Playground
Growing up in Georgia, I remember Atlanta for one thing: the traffic. Thus, I have staunchly avoided visiting Atlanta as a tourist. Turns out, I’ve made a mistake. The drive to Atlanta from South Carolina actually has a lot...
