by Steffy McCourt | May 18, 2024 | Family Adventures, Traveling with Teens, USA, West Coast |
My oldest son and I visited Rush Creek Lodge & Spa in Yosemite in late March for his birthday. He was turning 14! As an avid adventurer, mountain biker, and budding photographer, this trip was the ultimate birthday present. Before leaving, we were warned...
by Steffy McCourt | May 8, 2024 | Family Adventures, South East, USA |
To me, the beautiful beaches near Charleston, SC, signal the end of summer. I grew up in Indiana, and almost every August of my childhood, my brave mom and dad would pack up our car and drive our family 733.2 miles to South Carolina. This was well before GPS,...
by Steffy McCourt | Apr 23, 2024 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
Driving north in the summer, my dad is at the wheel, and I’m riding shotgun. We are heading to one of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan- my grandparents’ home rests near it – it’s almost as far north as one can go in Michigan. The further...
by Steffy McCourt | Mar 15, 2024 | Canada, Family Adventures, International |
After the longest train ride of my life—18 hours—my son and I finally arrived at our hotel in Quebec. We quickly made our way to our room and fell into our beds. The next day, we jumped out of bed, eager to explore the lively city. We got lost a few times, met...
by Steffy McCourt | Mar 12, 2024 | Canada, Family Adventures |
After a very long day (18 hours!) on a train, my son, George, and I were so happy to land at the very stationary Hotel Champlain. Upon arrival, the boutique hotel’s charm was immediately apparent. A wood stove, or poêle à bois, as the Quebecers say,...
