Visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

There are so many fun places to visit in California, but the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has to be one of our family favorites. Where else can you get rides, the beach, an arcade and a free summer...

Beachy Backcountry (Sleeping Bear Dunes)

It was the first time in five years that we did not get rained or stormed on, huddled in a tent or hammock! This annual learning-journey tradition continues to churn out memorable moments. Josh and I...

Visiting Glacier National Park in Winter

A nature lovers heaven, Glacier National Park is a must to visit. As of today, the Traveling Family PNW has had the pleasure of visiting this majestic park twice. Once in the winter and most...

Backpacking the Manistee River Trail

It was the first time in three years that we did not have severe weather to contend with on the annual nieces and nephews’ backpacking adventure. There were, however, plenty of other happenings...

Across the U.S. Rust Belt: Tips for Food and Family Activities

When we visited the US this past summer, we had a two-week gap in our travel itinerary between New York and Chicago. So we decided to cross over from the East Coast to the Midwest by land. Within two...

New England in the Off-Season

Many people think about heading to New England in the summer and fall – which I agree that these are both a great time of year to visit, but my family has visited in every season, and each getaway...