Pinnacles National Park is both the newest and smallest national park in California, but it packs a punch as one of the most underrated national parks in California! Visiting Pinnacles National Park with kids brings the opportunity to explore talus … Read More
One of our favorite things about living where we do is that there is such a variety of amazing outdoor activities in the Bay Area. Plus, the weather is perfect to spend time outside for the vast majority of the … Read More
One of the great things about living in the Bay Area in California is there are so many different towns, each with super unique activities and attractions. We live just over an hour from Monterey, so it’s wonderful to go … Read More
Packing for Alaska with kids felt like one of the trickiest packing situations we’ve encountered. I deliberated for ages over what to pack for Alaska! Happily, all the research paid off and our Alaska summer packing list served us really … Read More
During our trip driving from California to Alaska, we experienced driving across the US/Canada border with kids a number of times. If you’re wondering, “what is it like crossing the Canadian border?” then this is the post for you! In … Read More
Visiting Acadia National Park with kids is definitely a bucket list trip. It has such a diversity of landscapes, habitats, and wildlife, and is an incredible place for families of all ages and abilities. Acadia with kids is magical! We … Read More
There are so many fantastic easy hikes in Acadia National Park that it’s hard to choose the best hikes in Acadia! This list compiles some of the best to give you a taste of various ecosystems and landscapes so you … Read More
After visiting most of the US National Parks, I can truthfully say there isn’t a bad apple in the bushel. They all have something truly special and unique and I’m glad to have visited every one we have. That said, … Read More
Visiting the Everglades with kids is definitely a bucket list trip. It has the unique status of being a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance – all with good reason. Both the incredible landscape and … Read More
The great thing about hikes in the Everglades is that many are short and flat! Which means that many Everglades trails are great for families with kids or for anyone else looking for easy Everglades National Park hikes. Here are … Read More
When I was pregnant with our oldest, Dan had a work trip to San Diego and I tagged along. It was such a delightful little babymoon and we loved exploring the city. But even after living in the Bay Area … Read More
Dan and I love New York City and have visited dozens of times, especially while we lived in Philadelphia and Washington DC. Since I’m currently pregnant with our 6th and last baby, and since it had been a few years … Read More
