Fall is one of my favorite times to travel together as a family. Crowds are usually lower and weather is often ideal. Now that we no longer homeschool and I have a child in high school (how?!), traveling when school is in session is a little trickier. We have a couple little overnights planned, but […]
On this summer’s epic road trip our family crossed the last two national parks on the west coast off our list. Visiting Olympic National Park with kids was a fun experience. If you’ve never been before, it’s a really unique park! Keep reading for what makes this national park so special, as well as our […]
Did you know there are (roughly) 100 days of camping in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day? Our family of nine had a fun-filled summer of exploring and camping together with our travel trailer. From northern Washington to southern California, we traveled all up and down the western United States making the most […]
School starts for my girls (transitional kindergarten through seventh grade) this week. I am not doing well. I’m already mourning the (mostly) carefree days of summer and all the fun travel memories we made together. We had morning swim team practices that made my car smell of sunscreen and chlorine. My kids fully embraced the […]
One of my favorite family travel destinations to recommend year-round is the Disneyland Resort. Yes, our family loves national parks, beaches, and mountains as well, but there’s something special about a Disney vacation! Although it always seems crowded now, there are some days that are slightly less crowded than others. It might be more crowded […]