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 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 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.
Read moreExploring Fine Arts in Atlanta
My love for art grew from visual arts to a love for art history, theater, music, and literature. Only second to my love for Christ, my love for the arts was something I couldn’t wait to impart on my children. What better way to do that than...
Read moreLily Lake Mountain Adventure
I was at Lily Lake, in Estes Park, CO, for the first time in several years and I was able to climb higher than ever before. On my first visit I tried to climb the mountain by the lake, only to find myself completely out of breath after a very...
Read moreRemember the Amazing Alamo if You Visit San Antonio
“While we’re here in San Antonio, Texas, let’s see the Alamo,” I suggested and Shine quickly agreed.
Read moreUltimate Extravagant USA Road Trip II: Mid-Atlantic States & New England
On our whirlwind tour of the Mid-Atlantic States and New England, you’ll experience the hustle and bustle of the most populated and historic part of the USA. You could take a year to explore the beautiful northeast, but if you hit these...
Read moreExploring California’s Spectacular Natural Wonders
Wearing sturdy rubber soled shoes and play clothes that we were able to get dirty, we descended on the rocky shore at low tide. Low tide is the best time to explore tidal pools because when the tide goes out and the water recedes many creatures...
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