Last summer, I saw the Ricketts Glen State Park waterfalls for the first time and absolutely fell in love! This 7.2 mile loop trail is the most beautiful waterfall trail I have ever seen. So, when the tourism board and Valley to Summit Guided Wilderness Adventures invited me to ice hike the Ricketts Glen Falls […]
10 best things to do in Old Town Alexandria
One of the oldest cities in the United States, Old Town Alexandria, VA sits on the shores of the Potomac River, offering views of Washington, D.C. and the National Harbor. This historic city, with well-preserved 18th century architecture and cobblestone streets is one of the most romantic places in America! But, this romantic city — […]
The best Cozumel excursions for your Mexico vacation
Whether you’re looking for Cozumel shore excursions for your Caribbean cruise or planning a Mexico vacation to the Cozumel area, there are so many things to do in Cozumel! Cozumel is an island just off the coast of Mexico, close to the popular tourist areas of Tulum, Cancun and Playa del Carmen. When planning a […]
Festival of Art: Spring break fun in Orange Beach
Every March, in Orange Beach, Alabama, the Festival of Art celebrates the arts, including visual and fine arts, crafts, glass art, pottery, painting, sculpting, textile art, wood art and more. The 2020 festival will be on March 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at Orange Beach Waterfront Park. At the Festival of […]
Family Vacation Ideas with Teenagers: The Wharf at Orange Beach!
Spring break family vacation ideas with teenagers can be a challenge. Where can a family go to make everyone happy? You know, where do go so teens get time to sleep in, plenty to do, and lots of food options? How do you balance a teen’s need for independence with family time? When considering family […]
Historic Occoquan: Great Washington, DC Day Trip!
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! Vacationing in Washington, D.C. is amazing. There’s so much to do. But, the hustle and bustle of the big city can be exhausting. Day […]
Spring Break with teens: 10 reasons to visit Alabama’s beaches!
When you consider where to go for spring break, especially spring break with teens, my top pick is Alabama’s beaches! Alabama sits on the Gulf of Mexico, offering calm waters, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and wide, white sandy beaches that rival those of neighboring Florida. But, for this mom of teens, Alabama’s family friendly policies […]
Visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps: A DC Must See!
Y’all, I finally got to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps — something I have long wanted to do. The Marine Corps Museum, Quantico, Virginia sits right next to I-95, just south of Washington, D.C. If you’ve ever driven I-95 through the area, you’ve seen the building with its steel beam jutting out […]
Prince William Forest Park: Spies, FDR and so much more!
Prince William Park in Northern Virginia might be one of the best kept secrets in the Washington, DC area. I drive through that area often and had no idea the park is right there, just a stone’s throw from I-95 at Exit 152B. This happens to be the same exit you take for the National […]
Fantastic fun for the curious traveler in the Pennsylvania mountains
Curious: (1) eager to know or learn something. (2) strange or unusual. On a hosted road trip through the endless mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, I learned something new about myself. I’m more than an adventurer. I’m more than a mom or wife or travel blogger. I am curious. I probably should have figured it out […]