Since we purchased a pop up camper a few months back, we’ve been itching to take it out for a test run. We decided on High Falls State Park because it’s only 4 hours from Jacksonville, making it the perfect distance for a long weekend away. I chose a weekend in October because I thought […]
Category: Adventures
Our family loves the Junior Ranger program offered by the National Park Service. The kids have accumulated over 20 badges and are still eager to earn more. If you’re just starting out, here’s all the info you’ll need to get going. The Junior Ranger Program Is Free The Junior Ranger program is completely free for […]
Aquarium | Atlanta | Big Cities | Family Trips | Museum | Places | Sponsored Posts | Tours | Zoo
A Family Guide to Atlanta CityPASS
Last month we evacuated north to Atlanta for a little hurrication as Hurricane Irma passed through town. Our goal was to have fun with the kids during a hectic and stressful time. This was our first trip to Atlanta for the four of us, and we had a blast exploring the city. Here are just […]
Last week, in the wake of Hurricane Irma, we evacuated Jacksonville Beach for higher ground. Instead of just riding it out in town we decided to take the kids and have a little hurrication in Atlanta. On our list of places to visit was Zoo Atlanta. Since we’re big fans of our local Jacksonville Zoo […]
So we have some exciting news… we bought a camper! We’ve been looking for one for a while and finally settled on a QuickSilver 10.0 by Livin’ Lite. One of the reasons we decided to go with a QuickSilver camper is because it is made of aluminum and there’s no risk of wood rot. This […]
We celebrated our 16th anniversary this year and when trying to decide where to go for a getaway without the kids, the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island was the first place that came to mind. I should start by letting you know that we’re huge fans of the Marriott brand. When traveling with the kids we […]
Florida | National Parks
Kingsley Plantation at Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve {with kids}
It’s time for another one of our National Park adventures. We’ve been trying to hit some of the parks close to our home so our latest adventure took us to Kingsley Plantation. The plantation is part of the larger Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve. Destination: Kingsley Plantation Date of Visit: May 2017 Kids: Cole (age 10) […]
Florida | National Parks
Fort Caroline National Memorial at Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve {with kids}
It’s time for another one of our National Park adventures. As I mentioned last week, we’ve been trying to hit some of the parks close to our home. Over spring break, the kids and I visited Fort Caroline National Memorial. Fort Caroline is part of the larger Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve. Destination: Fort Caroline […]
It’s been a while since I posted one of our National Park adventures. We traveled out west a few years back and visited 9, but recently we’ve been trying to hit the parks closer to home. A few weeks ago we headed down to St. Augustine to visit Castillo de San Marcos. After living in […]
Adult Getaways | Big Cities | Family Trips | International Travel | Places | Theme Parks
10 Tips for Using Airbnb with Kids
If you click on any of the Airbnb links in this post you’ll receive a $40 credit for your first trip with Airbnb, this is a referral link and I also receive a credit. Last summer our family traveled to London, Paris & Scotland all while staying in the comfort of a home away from […]
