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...
Mother-Daughter Overnight to Asheville, North Carolina
When my daughter was ten, I decided to get ahead of the tween years and begin a new tradition. At the end of each summer, my daughter and I would go on a small-scale, overnight girls’ trip to a...
North Florida Winter Family Road Trip
Florida makes the ideal winter escape: light crowds, mild weather, and there’s so much more than sunbathing and roller coasters. If you’re taking I-95 south during the colder months, you’ll be driving right by Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Both...
St. Augustine, Florida: A Vacation for Everyone
As the mother of a four-year-old son and an eleven-year-old daughter, I find it challenging to determine a perfect destination for our family. My son loves the outdoors, while my daughter is an AC kind of girl who loves...
Sleep in Unique Homes: How to Plan the Coolest & Craziest Family Road Trip
Picture this: You’re on a road trip with your family, hitting town after town in state after state. Every night, you tell your kids to close their eyes before you unveil the wacky place they’ll be sleeping in tonight....
