When we got to a statue of Paul Revere, Alex asked the two school-aged kids in our group if they’d heard about Paul Revere racing to Concord and shouting the warning “The British are coming”? They nodded. “Well that’s not true.” They looked puzzled. First, she explained, all ...
So, if you find yourself with a little spare time and want to go on a quick getaway in NJ, I have some great suggestions for you and so do my friends. I just did a little impromptu poll and these are the places we all came up with. Being in New Jersey, I'm sure you can gue...
We loved visiting with the Pygmy goats! Stay in one of their four accommodations: an amazing house, their lodge, or one of two treehouses. I loved staying one of the treehouses here with my kids!Read More: Candlelight Forest: Georgia's Sweet Little Secret Getaway...
Those seeking a true Swiss Alps feel may prefer to stay at the Zermatt Resort, directly across the street from the Homestead. The hotel resembles a Swiss lodge and has a European bakery and outdoor carousel for kids that is open even during winter when the weather is nice. Melissa |Parenth...
But let’s be real – what you REALLY want is to be scared out of your mind by some haunted a** little kids, so you should skip the fluff and head straight for the good stuff: the creepy Night Spirit tour. Ghost encounters are not guaranteed, but you’re bound to get the heebie-...
“Grant’s Getaways: Oregon Adventures with the Kids,” Photography by Jeff Kastner The collection offers hundreds of outdoor activities across Oregon and promises to engage a kid of any age. My next book, “Grant’s Getaways: Another 101 Oregon Adventures” will be published in November....
Plus, aren’t we all just kids at heart? But if you’re looking for more exciting rides, then definitely ride the roller coasters at the Great Escape and check out the view from atop the ferris wheel for an extra special date night/afternoon....
On weekends, these small beach alcoves fill up quickly with visitors who put up canopies, break out coolers and play in the water with their kids and kayaks. The canal can also be quite busy, so many paddlers drive to the end of the road, where you can launch directly into the Indian...
My wife and I have been traveling to eastern US vacation beaches for now over 30 years. Up until a few years ago, we also traveled with our two kids(along with ourKids Travel Game & Activities Top Picks)Mostly trips to Virginia andFlorida with some occasional vacations toCoastal Oregon. ...
If you're taking a summer break with grade-school kids, your first stop should beClark's Bears. This amusement park may be on the smaller side, but its diversions are not the same-old thrill rides. The bear shows — these animals were rescued as orphans by the Clark family and given ...