Imagine skipping rocks on pebble beaches, sailing across placid blue waters, and hiking to hidden waterfalls—all in one unforgettable summer getaway with kids. This is what we found in Grand Marais, Minnesota, a charming harbor village nestled along the...
There is no shortage of impressive national parks in the American West, and yet, Bryce Canyon stands unique among them. The first time I came, I wasn’t entirely sure I was in the right place. The park entrance is in a pine forest with no noteworthy views....
St. Augustine surprised us in all the best ways. I expected historic streets and Southern charm, but I hadn’t realized how many free adventures were tucked into this coastal city. Between wandering along St. George Street, combing beaches for shark teeth,...
“Mama, look!” My three-year-old daughter’s face beams up at me, covered in mud and so proud of her artistry. We’re at a workday, volunteering our labor for the morning to work the land, but somehow, she's managing to indulge in her very own personal spa....
I recently met Santa in a quiet corner of the Santa Claus Christmas Store in Santa Claus, Indiana, expecting a quick tourist-trap hello… maybe a wink, maybe an early Merry Christmas. Instead, I found myself in a full, uninterrupted conversation with the man...
Taking a trip to Montreal in winter might sound like an expensive way to get hypothermia, and truth be told the weather is almost unbearably frigid. And yet… after that initial shock of icy air, we almost didn’t even notice how cold it was anymore, we were...