Is Sarasota the ideal road trip destination for families visiting Florida? I think so. While cities like Miami and Orlando are fun, Sarasota punches well above its weight when it comes to culture, food, and family entertainment. With a...
What to do on Road Trips – Metal Detecting in the Outdoors
As the weather gets warmer, there are so many activities that you and your family can do in the outdoors. Whether, you want to take a road trip, go out camping or go for a picnic at the beach,...
Beyond the Beach: Florida Road Trip From Tampa to Panama City
A Florida vacation conjures up images of surf and sun, but what if you’re not feeling beachy? Take a trip along Florida’s Gulf Coast, and you’ll be surprised how much there is to do that doesn’t involve sand. Here’s...
Single Mom Cruise Vacation
Vacationing as a single mom is a bit of a paradox. The location may scream VACATION but the days and nights still feel like continuous work as you cook, clean, discipline and care-for your kids solo- just like any...
A Magical History Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
“History is boring.” What parent hasn’t heard that lament from a child at least once? It’s what my kids said when they heard we were headed to Colonial Williamsburg, touted as a living history museum. Cue groans and protests from the...
Saving Greenbacks in Green Bay, Wisconsin
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...
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...
