Thank you to President Ulysses S. Grant for signing the Yellowstone National Park Act which established Yellowstone as the very first national park in the United States. This national park opened back in 1872 and people have been thoroughly enjoying visiting there ever since. How large is Yellowstone National Park you ask? Keeping in mind […]

Jackson Lake is one of the lakes that you will find within the Grand Teton National Park, which is partially in Wyoming. This is a natural lake that was formed when the Jackson Lake Dam was constructed back in 1911. The dam has been expanded since that time. The lake was even completely rebuilt in […]

Are you yearning for complete relaxation? Do you want to travel domestically to a remote spot where you can get away to unplug, unwind, and rejuvenate? These 5 best spa resorts will have you floating on clouds as you’re pampered with spa services. You will also enjoy a myriad of activities, exquisite food, and the […]

Unless you have had your head buried in the sand for the past couple of years, you are probably aware that Ocean Cruising, with its bellyflop contests and buckets of beer, is slowly giving way to a more “civil” mode of travel –River Cruising. Most commonly thought of in Europe, on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, […]

As a family travel expert, I am passionate about creating all-inclusive national park vacations for busy families.  I have teamed up with companies that have earned top honors for creating the best national park vacations for over 25 years. Over that time, I’ve learned a few things about planning all-inclusive adventure vacations at our national […]

Top 5 Audio Book Apps For Your Next Family Vacation Are you taking a road trip or have a long flight for this year’s vacation? Use the hours on the road or in the air listening to audiobooks on your favorite subjects, or to catch up on books you haven’t had time to read. There […]

Cabbage Island has been owned by many different families since it was first purchased by Ezekiel Holbrook in 1901. When Ruth Leavitt, and her husband Donald, purchased the island back in 1948, she had a dream of offering clambakes on the island. Cabbage Island became a household name with those clambakes. The tradition of hosting […]