Googled “ruins near me” and guess what? That’s how my daughter found some old sugar mill and fort ruins we explored. It’s so fun to explore the ruins and imagine what life was like a century or two earlier.
Read moreHands-On History & Humor at Pennsylvania Military Museum
One of the gems in Pennsylvania that is too-often missed is the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, Centre County, PA. The museum is located on the original training grounds of a mounted machine gun troop belonging to Col. Theodore Boal...
Read moreThe Very Pirate-y Adventures of Rockford Park
I clicked on the flashlight and peered deep into the crevice. Scrutinizing. Surveying. Its twists quickly lost my light. But curiosity led me on as I squeezed between the giant boulders and into a winding cave in search of… what else? Treasure...
Read moreUltimate Extravagant USA Road Trip V: Pacific States & Territories
On our whirlwind tour of the Pacific States and our five territories, we’ll see mountains, waterfalls, geysers, coves, bays, rugged coastline, and volcanoes. The Pacific states are one extreme to the other- from the tundra in Alaska to tropical...
Read moreAn Emotional Visit to the 9/11 Memorial
My husband had to represent his company at a trade show and he invited me along. He had a few hours each afternoon for sightseeing and at the top of his wish list for the trip was a visit to the 911 Memorial and the World Trade Center. I was...
Read moreDiscover the Land of Lincoln in Illinois
Guest Blogger Cynthia Heren: “It’s here in the center of the state where Illinois gets its motto as the Land of Lincoln. Our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was born in rural Kentucky and grew up in Indiana, but as an adult he built...
Read moreUltimate Extravagant USA Road Trip IV: Southwestern & Western States
On our whirlwind tour of the Southwest and Western States, we’ll see the deserts, cattle ranches, rock formations, mountains, Native Americans, and cowboys. We’ll need to stay hydrated out in the desert and warm in the mountains. This is the land...
Read moreMaine is a Magical Place
Our home was in a small neighborhood surrounded by forests and fields. My house was on the edge of the neighborhood, so the forest began at our back fence. I would love to walk out into the woods on a snowy day. When the sticky snow would cling...
Read moreDiscover the Birthplace of Aviation, an Eduventure!
Our guest blogger, homeschool mom and influencer Angie Ferrell takes us on an eduventure to discover the birthplace of aviation in her home state of Ohio. Thanks, Angie!
Read moreUltimate Extravagant USA Road Trip III: Midwest States
On your whirlwind tour of the Midwest states, you’ll experience the wheat belt, corn belt, dairy belt, and rust belt. There is so much beautiful farmland out here, but also some very big, bustling, productive cities. We’ll enjoy farm-fresh...
Read moreFamily Adventures in Beautiful Door County, Wisconsin
Guest Blogger Cynthia Heren: “Two years ago, I was able to introduce my kids to a new state, Wisconsin, which was a new state for them but contains one of my favorite places, Door County. It’s a place I grew up visiting every year as...
Read more5 Best Activities for Homeschool Families Visiting Pigeon Forge
Planning a trip to Pigeon Forge? Here are the best ways to spend time together as a family according to our guest blogger Jenny Rose Spaudo.
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