Tag: Family Travel

How to Have a Whale Watching Adventure with Kids

How to Have a Whale Watching Adventure with Kids

Whale watching was one of my very first adventures as a kid. My mom loves to tell the story about me trying to jump off the boat into the ocean to swim with the whales. It’s one of many Erin trying to escape into the 

New Mexico National Parks Road Trip with Kids

New Mexico National Parks Road Trip with Kids

New Mexico is a land of plateaus and mesas, of vibrant colors and gorgeous landscapes, of delicious food and amazing national parks. It was also the destination of our spring trip in 2023. We left San Diego, CA and drove straight east across Arizona and 

In Depth Look at Balboa Park in San Diego for Families

In Depth Look at Balboa Park in San Diego for Families

Balboa Park sits in the heart of San Diego, just east of downtown. As accurately stated on their website, Balboa Park is “Where culture, science, and nature collide.” It is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, but also numerous museums, gardens, and trails. It 

How to Make the Most of the Fourth Grade National Park Pass

How to Make the Most of the Fourth Grade National Park Pass

In fourth grade every kid in the United States can get a FREE family pass to the National Park system. This seems to be a incredibly well kept secret. I am in no way affiliated with the National Park system, but I adore the incredible 

Snorkeling in Oahu Hawaii with Kids

Snorkeling in Oahu Hawaii with Kids

“Can we go there!?” Driving up to the North Shore of Oahu towards our rental for the week, we heard this exclaimed from the backseat several times. Beautiful beaches, the Dole Plantation, and various other sites had us all feeling giddy with excitement. A few 

Top 10 Fine Motor Activities for Family Travel

Top 10 Fine Motor Activities for Family Travel

It is easy to get restless and irratable when you are stuck in a car or on a plane for long hours. The way to survive this is to have carefully chosen activities to keep your hands, bodies, and minds busy. The trouble is that 

Hiking in the 100 Acre Wood

Hiking in the 100 Acre Wood

Did you know that A. A. Milne’s infamously inspiring wood is actually 500 acres? The 100 acre wood is based on the 500 acre Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. affiliate links are included below. Beforehand The Ashdown Forest is a pretty place for a ramble, 

Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Fourth & Fifth Grade

Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Fourth & Fifth Grade

Mythology hooked my kids in fourth grade. They dove into gods and goddesses, primarily in Greek culture, but learned about mythology from around the world. Here are some of our adventures and resources as they explored the magical world of mythology. affiliate links are included 

How to Capture Your Family Travel (or Everyday Adventures) Better

How to Capture Your Family Travel (or Everyday Adventures) Better

Photography is my favorite hobby. I read and write for my job otherwise I’d name those first, but photography is something I do purely for fun. I love taking photos. I love playing with editing photos. I love sharing photos and I love looking back 

4 Top Tips for Enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kids

4 Top Tips for Enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kids

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may be truthfully one of the least child friendly events in New York City. But wait, you’re thinking! There are balloons and floats and confetti and bands and clowns! How can that not be child friendly. I’m with you there