Never have I ever been through a state that can’t make up its mind as to what it wants to be. Within a 3 hour drive through California we traveled through barren desert, high mountains, rolling grass hills, giant sequoia forests, and gorgeous beaches. California has such a variety to it! So no shocker when …
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9 Family-Friendly Activities In South Padre Island, Texas
Texas is such a cool state, because it literally has a little bit of everything! There is city, mountains, desert, plains, and coastline! When people think Texas though normally they think more cowboy and desert vibe, which is a great part of Texas. But one of the best parts of Texas is the coastline!! Our …
From Meltdowns to Memories: The Realities of Traveling with Kids
There is something pretty amazing about driving to the mountains and hiking for a couple hours to reach an overlook to a spectacular view. Or to relax on the beach on an exotic island, listening to the waves pounding on the beach and the seagulls hovering nearby. To visit a completely new place and see …
The Pros and Cons of Camping At Choke Canyon State Park
As a mom of 4 kids, traveling becomes pretty expensive real quick. That is 4 more people to pay admission prices for, 4 more to pay to feed, and that means we have to pay for places that allow more people; which mean bigger, which mean more expensive. But I LOVE to travel so how …
What To See And Do In Farmington, New Mexico
I can not tell you how many times in my life I have driven through Farmington, New Mexico; cause that is what Farmington has always been. Just a stop on the way to get to where I want to go. Instead of Farmington just being a stop for gas, I wanted to make some memories …
Fun Things To Do In Mancos, Colorado
Because I married a Colorado man; Mancos, Colorado has become more than a small town to pass through. Mancos, Colorado has become our oasis and our escape! This beautiful small town has it all! Mountains, history, small town feel, pizza, cookies, Aspen Trees, a National Park, lakes, bald eagles; I mean honestly I could go …
Unforgettable Things To Do In Durango, Colorado With Kids
Colorado is THE place to visit! I mean people from all over the world come to this state because it is just beyond beautiful!! When we drive up from Texas to visit Colorado, we enter through the south side and the first town we drive through is Durango! I LOVE DURANGO!! This adorable little town …
What To Expect When Visiting Black Chasm Caverns
California has it all! I mean it has Disney, the Redwoods, the beaches, desert, mountains, waterfalls, city! You name it and California’s got it. So no surprise when I tell you that California is pretty amazing underground as well! California has more than a thousand known caves you can explore. One of those amazing caves …
Family Friendly Things To Do In Fort Stockton, Texas
When people think of West Texas the number one place people think about is Big Bend National Park! I don’t blame them, I mean that is the gem of West Texas. Fort Stockton is the perfect town to represent what I think of, when I think of West Texas. This tiny little town is located …
A Guide To Finding The Murals In Odessa, Texas
Odessa, Texas isn’t exactly known for its beauty. My mom actually calls it ‘Odessalation’ because there is literally nothing here but dirt and oil rigs. You would be surprised to find out though that this run down town has turned into a vibrant canvas of art. You would not believe the art you will find …