If you think eating and drinking in Washington state is limited to salmon and Starbucks, have I got news for you. Washington’s Yakima Valley is a bread basket full of delicious produce and farm-to-table eateries. The Yakima Valley also enjoys 300+ days of sunshine annually, which smashes the gloomy, rainy Washington state stereotype. If you’re…
If you’ve been following me on social media this summer – and if you don’t, I’d love to connect on Instagram and Facebook – you know I’ve done a lot of solo parent travel with my two tweens. My kids are seasoned travelers but they’re not perfect and neither am I. We learned a few…
Hot Springs Arkansas has long been on my list of places to explore. It appears on the first page of one of my many national parks books and every time I look at an eastbound driving trip, my eyes fly to Hot Springs on the map. I finally got a chance to explore a bit…
If you’re heading to Pigeon Forge Tennessee and looking for a great place to stay, consider newly-opened Camp Margaritaville Lodge & Resort Pigeon Forge. Stay at Camp Margaritaville Lodge & Resort Pigeon Forge 149 Cates Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Pigeon Forge is a fantastic family vacation destination. It’s also super popular so if you’re…
This ultimate Pigeon Forge Vacation guide will give you a jumping off point to help you plan your trip to Pigeon Forge Tennessee. I spent a week in Pigeon Forge this summer with my two kids (11 and 12.) Here’s what we did, what we ate, where we stayed and what’s on our list to…
If you find yourself traveling through Kentucky here’s a list of things to do in Bowling Green. Things to do in Bowling Green Kentucky My kids and I spent three days in the Bowling Green. While this doesn’t come close to making us experts on things to do in Bowling Green, I’m excited to share…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen those adorable red and white polka dotted cars driving around Walt Disney World and I’m excited they’re coming back after a long hiatus because of…well, you know. If you have questions about Disney Minnie Vans, operated by Lyft, I’ve got answers. We’ve used the Minnie Van service at…
If you are passing through Hot Springs Arkansas this summer, you might want to tweak your plans to make sure you’re in town on a Thursday night in June. Bridge Street Live in Hot Springs is something you don’t want to miss. Bridge Street Live in Hot Springs Arkansas If you’re visiting Hot Springs Arkansas…
I went to Nashville last week – thank you Hyundai, for allowing me to be your guest – and took all four cars in their electric vehicle lineup for a spin. I drove the Ioniq5, the Kona Electric and the Santa Fe and Tucson Plug In Hybrids. I own a 2019 Santa Fe so it…
Washington’s Yakima Valley was an absolutely delightful surprise. As a first-time visitor to the state of Washington, I envisioned the entire state as a gloomy, rainy, Nirvana loving mecca. The Yakima Valley was absolutely not that, in fact, this region of Washington experiences 300+ days of sunshine annually. Come see what it’s all about with…