Family Travel

Family Travel

Places we've been that are great destinations for inter-generational travel and our own experiences of traveling with family.
02
Mar
Interpretive sign about Marie Selby and her gardens established in the 1970s

Savoring Marie Selby Gardens

Notable for its collection of more than 6,000 orchids, Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota is a must-see for those who love tropical plants.
7 min read
13
Feb
Historic Stony Brook Mill NY

Surprised by Stony Brook

Surprised by the New England feel of Stony Brook, we lingered over museums and parks, soaking in history on our overnight visit to Long Island's North Shore.
8 min read
21
Jan
Explorer’s Guide: North Florida & The Panhandle

Explorer’s Guide: North Florida & The Panhandle

Authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley present their newest travel guide focused on the quieter side of Florida, North Florida and the Florida Panhandle.
1 min read
09
Dec
Stingray City Antigua

A Swim at Stingray City

Kicking off two days of adventure on the island of Antigua, our first stop was to visit Stingray City for the opportunity to jump into the ocean and see them up close. Up close, they are much larger than they appear from a boat!
4 min read
06
Nov
The Road to Saltville

The Road to Saltville

Intrigued by a series of seemingly random suggestions that we take a trip to Saltville, Virginia, we discovered why getting there is so fascinating.
4 min read
02
Nov
Royal Shenandoah Greenway

Riding the Royal Shenandoah Greenway

While Front Royal, Virginia is known as an Appalachian Trail community, the AT isn't the only trail in town. Here's my ride along the new Royal Shenandoah Greenway, a 4.5-mile loop which opened earlier this year on Arbor Day.
6 min read
06
Sep
Balconies carved in rock with extensive views

See Rock City!

Perched atop Lookout Mountain above Chattanooga, Rock City is an iconic rock garden and vintage theme park that the whole family will enjoy.
8 min read
02
Sep
Mission Relaxation

Mission Relaxation

To truly let you unwind, a trip to Mackinac Island needs to be a few days long. Having historic Mission Point Resort as our home base provided us a calm, relaxing stay.
5 min read
29
Aug
People on platform upper right looking at huge waterfall below.

Another Day in Paradise

It’s just another day in Paradise for us, except we actually are in Paradise, Michigan, an excellent base camp for visiting Taquamenon Falls and Whitefish Point.
6 min read
18
Aug
Park Hopping near Manistique

Park Hopping near Manistique

A duo of state parks near Manistique - Palms Book and Fayette - showcases two very different periods of Michigan history in two outstanding natural settings.
4 min read