National Grasslands I can still remember receiving and listening to my first country music CD my freshman year of high school. It was the Dixie Chicks, “Wide Open Spaces” album, and I listened to it over, and over, and over on my portable CD player. Regardless of what your opinion is of country music or … Read more
Best Olympic National Park Hikes with Kids One of the best things about being a military family is getting the opportunity to explore so many different parts of the United States. When we first got orders to Washington State, Olympic National Park was on the top of our “must-see” bucket list. It quickly became my … Read more
Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids Road tripping with kids is not for the faint of heart. Whether you’re driving an hour to check out a new hike, or twelve hours to go visit Grandma, planning ahead will save you hours of stress and struggle on the road. Every year, we take a 12+ … Read more
5 Family Favorite Florida State Parks Tales of a Mountain Mama is not only a place for families who live up north, but also for those of us who live in the south (and rarely, if ever, see the snow)! Having grown up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, I have a deep love for the … Read more
Acadia National Park for Families Acadia National Park in Maine is known for its tide pools, rugged ocean cliffs, blueberry patches … and throngs of tourists. Often called the Crown Jewel of the Eastern shoreline, Acadia is one of the 10 most popular national parks, but it is significantly smaller than the other parks on … Read more
Plan a family trip to Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah National Park has a beauty that is subtle, gentle, and surprising. Visitors find themselves pausing to stare at a goldfinch resting on a thistle or a marveling at an unexpected valley vista during an otherwise shaded hike. Drawn to its charm, my family has returned to Shenandoah … Read more