If you love oysters or simply want to know where they come from, you must check out the local oyster farm in Homer, Alaska. The Jakolof Bay Oyster Farm is located within Jakolof Bay. It is approximately two hundred twenty miles to the south of Anchorage. This local oyster farm was opened back in 2012 […]

The Kenai River begins near the Chugach Mountains, right where Kenai Lake is located. From there, the river flows all the way to Cook Inlet. The distance the Kenai River covers is eighty miles, and there are times you can be traveling along the water and never see another person for miles. Fishing on the […]

The Anchorage Market is the largest open-air market in the entire state of Alaska. It is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from the beginning of May through the middle of September each year, so you must plan your visit accordingly. This market opened back in 1992. It was only open on Saturdays at that […]

Do you love going on adventures when you are on family vacations? If you answered yes, then I have the adventure for you! Hiking the spectacular Matanuska Glacier will be an adventure your family will never forget! But before you head out for this thrilling activity, there are a few things you must know about […]

As you are spending time in the state of Alaska, you are going to want to learn as much as you can about the locals, the culture, the heritage, and the traditions. You can learn these things in so many different ways. I have found the easiest way to get a crash course is to […]

The Mendenhall Glacier is located within the Mendenhall Valley. This area is approximately twelve miles from the city of Juneau. So you can experience the great outdoors not too far from one of the bigger cities. The glacier itself is about thirteen and a half miles long. One of the best places to see this […]

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is full of beauty and geological wonders. It is home to two of the most active volcanoes in the world. Those two volcanoes are Mauna Loa and Kilauea. While Mauna Loa last erupted in 1984, Kilauea has been erupting almost continuously since 1983. The last major eruption, though was in 2018. […]

Have you ever taken a family vacation in Mississippi? If you haven’t, you don’t know what you are missing. This state is where Elvis’ birthplace is located, as well as a museum dedicated to all things Elvis. You can relax with the kids at Biloxi Beach or Gulfport Beach. And don’t forget about taking a […]

Does your family love the holiday season? Do you wish you could travel and experience Christmas in different destinations? Well, what if I told you that you could?? There are so many possibilities when it comes to taking a family vacation and experiencing the holidays in destinations around the world. One of my family’s favorite […]

Have you ever taken a family vacation in Indiana? The locals have a slowed-down version of living. Although, things get pretty active when the Indy 500 takes place. A family vacation in this state can include time in small towns or bustling cities. Add in the expansive countryside, sand dunes, labyrinths, and caves, and you […]