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Home » Interests » Arts/Culture

Grand Canyon vacations for families

July 1, 2021 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Skywalk glass bottomed bridge at Grand Canyon West

Now that we can travel again, families are flocking to US national parks in record numbers, lured by the promise of wide open spaces. That sure sounds like a great idea, but the crowds are another story. With just a little creativity — and the help of an informative blog (wink, wink) — family vacations […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Arizona, Arts/Culture, History, Kid Fun

Festival of Art: Spring break fun in Orange Beach

January 18, 2020 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

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  Festival of Art is held at Orange Beach Waterfront Park. At the Festival of Art, guests can learn as artists give live demonstrations and display […]

Filed Under: Alabama, Arts/Culture

Visiting the whimsical gardens of Phipps Conservatory

October 2, 2018 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

This post contains links to products for which I might receive a small commission. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood (near the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon), has been entertaining visitors with world-class gardens since 1893. It has expanded through the years, most recently adding the LEED certified […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Kid Fun, Pennsylvania

Merry Go Round Museum: Family fun in Sandusky, Ohio

July 9, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Our summer vacation this year was a time capsule trip! We took the kids back to our home state of Ohio to experience some of our favorite places: King’s Island, Columbus’ German Village, Ohio Stadium (Go Buckeyes!) and Sandusky, home to the world’s best roller coaster theme park, Cedar Point! That’s a LONG road trip, […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Ohio

Virginia Festival of the Book: Tips for your visit

January 23, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Virginia Festival of the Book, what to know before you go

Links in this post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission. I first heard about the Virginia Festival of the Book a few years ago and knew I’d have to go someday. So, when I was invited to attend and review it by Visit Charlottesville, I was thrilled. Finally, my bookish self […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture

NCMA: Family friendly museum and art park

December 10, 2017 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

I woke up last Thursday and checked the weather (I’m a weather bug wannabe). The forecast said sunny and 70 — not too shabby for the last day of November! With an amazing day on tap, I decided to visit the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA). The North Carolina Museum of Art has a […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, North Carolina, Uncategorized

Celebrating Culture: NC’s Chinese Lantern Festival

November 29, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

Our daughter is Chinese by birth. Until recently she has not wanted to explore the heritage of her homeland. While we incorporate some Chinese culture into our lives, we never pushed her to go further than she wants. This year, she has been asking more about China and Chinese culture. When I was provided the […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Kid Fun, North Carolina

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial: What you need to know

September 8, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

Those of us over age 25 remember the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center like it was yesterday. The Twin Towers, the explosions, the towers collapsing and the devastation left behind — all left imprints in our minds we can not erase. For many (myself included), visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is on […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, History, Interests, New York, Uncategorized, USA

An enchanting guide to Harry Potter Festivals

August 21, 2017 by Molly Maurer 2 Comments

“Things have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always the way we expect.” ~Luna Lovegood (Order of the Phoenix) The Harry Potter phenomenon (is it anything less?) certainly has captured our imaginations! And while Luna might not have predicted Harry Potter festivals popping up across the world, Harry Potter […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Interests, Teens and Tweens

4 reasons to visit art exhibitions in London

March 3, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Art lovers heading to Europe often want to visit Paris or Rome before they see any other cities. While Paris and Rome certainly have impressive collections of art, you shouldn’t dismiss London as a terrific destination. Before you schedule your flight to Europe, consider these four reasons to make time for the art exhibitions in […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Interests, United Kingdom, World

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An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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