After four days in Talkeetna, we headed for Anchorage to wrap up our 40th Anniversary trip. Our train was scheduled to depart at 5:30 pm. We caught a ride with Charlie, a local campground host who shuttles travelers in...
I have enjoyed many theme park trips over the years. A couple of years ago I set my sights on taking a family trip to Dollywood. It's about a 5.5-hour drive (with favorable traffic through Atlanta) from Lee County,...
"Welcome to Alaska! Sorry about the mosquitoes. Would you like something to swat them with?" Our taxi driver put our luggage into the trunk and offered us what looked like a cross between a pickleball paddle and a badminton...
Perhaps you are recovering from a recent trip, prepping for a Christmas or New Years family visit, or planning a big 2023 vacation. I am in the middle of all three of those scenarios.
My family just returned from not...
If you’ve ever done an internet search seeking advice on planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, you were probably quickly overwhelmed with the amount of information that came up. We all know that a trip...
Grab your shades, water bottles, and sense of adventure—RushSouth Whitewater Park in Columbus, Georgia offers a perfect day packed with family thrills with something for all ages! Just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area for a day full...
Getting outside is a must for this mama, but recently I’ve felt the need to get out and away a bit further, a bit more remote.
(I did spend a summer living in the Rocky Mountains in a teepee in...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
