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Historic Occoquan: Great Washington, DC Day Trip!

October 14, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 5 Comments

Whether you’re planning day trips from DC, passing through the area on I-95 or planning a visit to a quaint, historic town, the Town of Occoquan, Virginia should make the list! Updated October 2020 Vacationing in Washington, D.C. is amazing. There’s so much to do. But, the hustle and bustle of the big city can […]

Filed Under: Destinations, USA, Virginia, Washington, DC

15 of the best restaurants in St. Simons Island, GA

August 26, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 5 Comments

When looking for the best restaurants on St. Simons Island, there’s no shortage of places to choose from. With so many tasty options, from burgers to seafood, from quick bites to five course dinners, there’s a great choice for everyone. But the absolute best restaurants on St. Simons Island? Start with this guide to the […]

Filed Under: Georgia

Historic North Carolina attractions: Carvers Creek State Park

July 31, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Carvers Creek State Park

When I travel, I love visiting historic destinations. I also love hiking and outdoor activities. When history and outdoor destinations come together, it’s pretty much perfect! That’s where one of the newest North Carolina attractions, Carvers Creek State Park, comes in. Carvers Creek State Park is just outside of Fayetteville, in Spring Lake, North Carolina. […]

Filed Under: North Carolina

Review of TownePlace Suites Hotels in Fayetteville, NC

July 22, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

Fayetteville hotels near I-95

My husband and I just took a much needed break from the 24/7 world of life with kids. We love them dearly, but a weekend getaway for couples is good every now and then. So, when the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (“Fayetteville CVB”) invited us for a getaway, we said yes! I worked […]

Filed Under: hotels

Discover Ohio: Road trip through Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati

June 15, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 23 Comments

Did you know that Ohio is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States? It’s true! Ohio is in “the heart of it all,” an easy drive from more than 60% of the nation’s population. Not only that, but Ohio has loads to do whatever your interests. History buff? Ohio is home […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Ohio, Ohio, USA

Enjoy the great outdoors at the best family campgrounds in the US

June 6, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 8 Comments

This summer, family vacation might look a little different than we might have expected. People are looking for ways to enjoy fresh air and wide open spaces. Of course, camping fits the bill. So, I asked bloggers from around the country to share the best family campgrounds in the US. Take a look at these […]

Filed Under: budget, Kid Fun, Roadtrips

Fun things to do in Erie, PA

May 27, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 4 Comments

This year sure hasn’t shaped up the way it should. Today, I was supposed to be on a plane to discover all the fun things to do in Erie, PA. Instead, I’m at home, writing a virtual guide to the fun attractions in Erie, with hopes I will get there later this summer. If you’re […]

Filed Under: Pennsylvania, USA

Top things to do in the Lehigh Valley

May 19, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

In February, I was invited to discover things to do in the Lehigh Valley, PA. Before my trip, hosted by Discover Lehigh Valley, all I knew about things to do in Bethlehem, PA came from a Billy Joel song. Needless to say, there’s lots more to Bethlehem, Easton and Allentown, PA than I could have […]

Filed Under: Pennsylvania

10 reasons to vacation at Gulf State Park in Alabama

May 5, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 10 Comments

Between the popular vacation towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama, sits the region’s shining jewel, Gulf State Park. Covering more than 6,200 acres, Gulf Shores State Park is home to three fresh water lakes, a golf course, the Gulf State Park Campground, cabins, the Gulf State Park Pier and 2 1/2 miles […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Alabama, Beaches

Exploring the Shenandoah mountains

May 1, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Before the world turned upside down, I was looking forward to a quaint trip to the Shenandoah mountains to explore some of the small towns in the Shenandoah Valley. While my trip to the Shenandoah Valley had to be canceled (let’s say paused), that doesn’t mean we can’t take a virtual tour together, right? And, […]

Filed Under: USA, Virginia

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