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Things to do in Hot Springs Arkansas with Kids: Relaxing and Rejuvenating Family Trip

If I say “Arkansas” – what first comes to mind? Bill Clinton, may be? Anything else? Unless you actually live in Arkansas or neighboring states you probably haven’t heard much about it. And that’s what makes it a perfect destination for relaxation: there are so many things to do in Arkansas with kids but at …

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“A Walk in the Woods” Smoky Mountains Family Vacation

             My fun, educational and affordable Smoky Mountains family vacation itinerary focuses on one of my most favorite U.S. National Parks and follows in the footsteps of the famous book by Bill Bryson, “A Walk in the Woods”. In 2015 a movie has also been produced based on the book …

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Things to do in Kanab Utah

Frozen Beauty – Things to Do at Starved Rock State Park in Winter

If you ever travel to Chicago, one place I highly recommend visiting outside the city is Starved Rock State Park. When people travel to a metropolitan area they tend to stay and explore attractions within the area. Thus, they don’t give themselves a chance to see those absolute gems that are just a little bit …

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Volcanic Wonders – Best Northern California Road Trip

How would you like a Northern California road trip itinerary that includes 2 National Parks, lakes, volcanoes, mountains and a huge waterfall? If this sounds interesting then keep reading. Most people consider California HW 1 the best drive in the state but I would say that the Northern part of HW 5 (road trip from …

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Family road trip itinerary in the footsteps of “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to figure out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them”.- Mark Twain When I was growing up The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was one of my favorite books. Now that I have 2 boys this classic is a staple at our house. …

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Time Travel in Old Sacramento, CA – 1 day family road trip itinerary

If you are looking for a one day getaway from San Francisco Bay Area for a weekend or a “staycation” once kids are out of school I suggest you consider Sacramento. It is the capital of California and it has attractions to fill more than just 1 day but if you are looking for quick, …

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