One place that my kids definitely wanted to visit on our recent trip to Southern California was a tide pool. My oldest two have been obsessed with tide pools since watching the Curious George episode in which he explores a tide pool. I thus made plans to visit Cabrillo National Monument, which includes the Point […] More
I love exploring smaller attractions with my kids, especially natural and historical areas. While on a recent trip to Southern California, my kiddos and I spend a morning at Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center. Located north of the University of San Diego in the community of Clairemont, Tecolote Canyon offers a green space […] More
The United States is home to many natural wonders. While I will visit more touristy place while on vacation, I love exploring nature in my home country. Joshua Tree National Park has been on my list of places that I wanted to visit in my lifetime. The national park is named for the Joshua trees, […] More
While on a recent family vacation to Southern California, my family spent a few hours at the USS Midway Museum in downtown San Diego. The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum that consists of the aircraft carrier Midway and an extensive collection of aircraft. Admission costs $22 for adults, $18 for […] More
My kiddos and I recently returned from a family vacation in Southern California. The first place that we visited was The New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego. Regular hours are 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday with some special hours throughout the year. Admission is $14 for everyone between the ages of […] More
For my oldest daughter’s birthday last year, my family took an overnight trip to Iowa City to visit the Iowa Children’s Museum. Located in the Coral Ridge Mall, the Iowa Children’s Museum offers an active learning playground for children that measures a whopping 28,000 square feet! The facility is open every day except most Mondays […] More
Back at the end of May, my family and I spent three days in the Cincinnati area. In addition to visiting the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, we headed across the river into Newport, Kentucky to check out the Newport Aquarium. Located at Newport on the Levee, the aquarium currently offers 70 exhibits and 14 […] More
As an animal lover, I love exploring new zoos with my family. Located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati in the middle of the city, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the United States. Opening just 14 months after the Philadelphia Zoo, the zoo opened in 1875. The Reptile […] More
My kids and I love exploring new zoos together. Last weekend while on an overnight trip to Madison, Wisconsin, we headed to the Henry Vilas Zoo for the morning. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Henry Vilas Zoo is a 28-acre public zoo that charges no admission or parking fees. The […] More
Over the past weekend, I took my kiddos for an overnight trip to Madison, Wisconsin. The capital of Wisconsin is less than three hours by car from our home town. Designed for children between the ages of 0 and 12, the museum is located just off downtown Madison’s Capitol Square in the heart of the […] More
My children and I love checking out local children’s museums during our travels. Last year while living in the New York City area, we headed over to Brooklyn to check out the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Founded in 1899, the museum was the first museum in the United States to cater specifically to children. Located in […] More
My family and I spent six months in the New York City area last year. In addition to the city and nearby surrounding area, my kids and I also hopped in the car a few times to explore a little farther away. The Garden State Discovery Museum is a children’s museum located in Cherry Hill, […] More
