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Liberty Bell – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
The Liberty Bell is DEFINITELY one of those absolute American Icons that you HAVE to see at least once in…
Independence Visitor Center – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
Every Philadelphia Adventure starts at the Independence Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park! Here you can catch Museum Exhibits,…
Junior Ranger Pledge Ceremony – Independence Visitor Center – Independence National Historical Site – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
After a long, fun day of interactive experiences throughout the Historical District of Philadelphia, hanging out with Benjamin Franklin, visiting…
Sweet Tooth Fix at the Candy Kitchen – Ocean City, Maryland – 10/09/2010
Few things in life make me as happy as bright colors and yummy candy! And Candy Kitchen has both in…
Assateague Wild Horses – Assateague Island National Seashore – Berlin, Maryland – 10/08/2010
First things first with this collection of photos, I do like to point out that these horses are WILD. You…
A Little Midnight Mutiny! – Ocean City, Maryland – 10/08/2010
After an All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Smorgasbord, and some Pirate Outfitting, the kids were all set for some old fashioned mutiny fun!…
Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague Island State Park – Berlin, Maryland – 10/08/2010
Home of the famous Wild Ponies! The Assateague Wild Horses on the Maryland side, and the Chincoteague Ponies on the…
Stunning Nighttime View of Our Nation's Capital – National Mall and Memorial Parks and the US Capitol Building! – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
This is one of my favorite shots ever. The US Capitol Building, Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, and…
Lincoln Memorial – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
After about 8 years of construction, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, by President Taft, in honor of President…
National World War II Memorial – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
The World War II Memorial in Washington, DC is a beautiful monument honoring the service of over sixteen million members…
Night Time at the White House – President's Park – White House – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
Did you know the President of the United States lives in a National Park? The White House and President’s Park,…
Dusk at the Washington Monument National Monument – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
The first stop on our Mid-Atlantic Vacation! The Washington Monument! Just in Time for Nightfall! And some fun in the…
Capitol Reef National Park – Torrey, Utah – 06/07/2010
Cruising the Utah backroads, Utah Highway 12 runs into Utah Highway 24 in Torrey. From here you can head East,…
Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument – Escalante, Utah – 06/07/2010
Alas, we must begin the homeward-bound trek back to Tennessee. But, we’re not done yet! Meandering your way through Utah…
Sunset Point – Bryce Canyon National Park – Bryce Canyon, Utah – 06/07/2010
Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the Mighty 5 National Parks of Utah, is a breathtaking expanse of geologic amphitheater,…
Leaving Zion – Zion National Park – Orderville, Utah – 06/06/2010
And, that’s a wrap, folks! We headed out the Eastern part of Zion National Park, and upwards, on to Bryce…
Junior Ranger Ceremony – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
Another day of fabulous National Park adventures means another Junior Ranger Badge! Lots of hard work, learning cool things about…
Virgin River Along the Temple of Sinawava and Riverside Walk Trails – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
No matter what adventures we get into while visiting Zion National Park, a day isn’t a day without spending time…
Lower Emerald Pool Along the Emerald Pools Trail – Zion National Park – 06/06/2010
If you are looking for a kid-friendly hike in Zion National Park, there are so many to choose from! Across…
Emerald Pools Trail – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
Another lovely trail in Zion National Park that is great for parents with younger kids is the Emerald Pools Trail….
Visitor Center and Shuttle Bus Ride – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
From checking out the Visitor Center exhibits, to taking in the awe-inspiring scenery along the Shuttle Bus Route, our adventures…
Stunning South Rim Vistas of Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010
I mean, truly, there are no words, and photos will never do it justice… The Grand Canyon, in all it’s…
Junior Rangering at Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010
Ranger Bryan provided such meaningful interaction with the kids, that it was in this moment we decided just how much…
Desert View Watchtower at Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010
While there was a bit of construction going on, the Desert View Watchtower was still a wonderful experience. The Ancestral…
Wukoki Pueblo Ruins – Wupatki National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona – 06/02/2010
As you leave Sunset Crater, you descend from ancient volcanic lava fields in the San Francisco Mountain Range, into the…
Lava Flow Trail – Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona – 06/02/2010
Sunset Crater Volcano is the youngest Volcano in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in this area of Arizona. Its last…
Canyon de Chelly National Monument – Chinle, Arizona – 06/01/2010
Canyon de Chelly is the second largest canyon in the state of Arizona. It is a stunning protected area in…
The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park – North Little Rock, Arkansas – 05/30/2010
What a neat little find in the North Little Rock area, and a GREAT way to spend an afternoon exploring!…
Letterboxing in Little Rock – Little Rock, Arkansas – 05/30/2010
Having a little Letterboxing fun! The thrill of the hunt! Always a great way to keep kids engaged and excited!
Children’s Museum of Memphis – Memphis, Tennessee – 05/29/2010
From a giant FedEx airplane cockpit, to eating chocolate covered bugs with the Terminix crew, you’re bound to find lots…
Playing Around at Seneca Park Zoo – Rochester, New York – 04/12/2010
Another great zoo to visit in Upstate New York, is the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester! Well-designed animal exhibits and…
Sweet, Sweet Family Fun at the Birthplace of Jell-O! Experience the Jell-O Gallery & Museum! – LeRoy, New York – 4/11/2010
The Birthplace of Jell-O!The Jell-O Museum and Gallery in LeRoy, New York! As unassuming as it might sound, LeRoy New…
LeRoy Historical Society’s Historic LeRoy House – LeRoy, New York – 04/11/2010
Historic LeRoy House in LeRoy, New York About an hour south of the Niagara Falls Region of New York, you’ll…
Balloon Animals in Delaware Park – Buffalo, New York – 04/10/2010
Delaware Park in Buffalo, New York is a beautiful park property designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same renowned Landscape…
Fun at the Buffalo Zoo – Buffalo, New York – 04/10/2010
Billed as the Nation’s Third Oldest Zoo, the Buffalo Zoo in Buffalo, New York has been caring for animals, educating…
Niagara Power Vista Visitor Center Experience – NYPA Niagara Power Project – Lewiston, New York – 04/10/2010
While the title doesn’t sound very exciting, we actually LOVE the experience offered here with a tour of the Niagara…
Random I-190 Niagara to Buffalo – Niagara Falls, New York to Buffalo, New York – 04/10/2010
Leaving the Niagara Falls, NY area, you can head south into Buffalo, NY. We were on our way for a…
Aquarium of Niagara – Niagara Falls, New York – 04/10/2010
We really adored the plethora of interactive experiences we found at the Aquarium of Niagara! We loved the place so…
Sights and Sounds Around Town – Niagara Falls, New York – 04/09/2010 – 04/10/2010
Another collection of random sights around the city of Niagara Falls on our way to and around the falls themselves!…
Cave of the Winds – Niagara Falls, New York – 04/09/2010
Another FABULOUS experience you truly MUST do when visiting Niagara Falls… Is Cave of the Winds! Cave of the Winds,…
American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls – Luna Island – Niagara Falls, New York – 4/9/2010
What we collectively refer to as Niagara Falls is actually three different falls. On the Canadian Side, you will find…
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Boat Tour – Niagara Falls, New York – 04/09/2010
If you really want to experience the majesty of Niagara Falls, you HAVE to do the Maid of the Mist…
Bournes Beach on Lake Erie – Westfield, New York – 04/09/2010
It might be cold out, but we wanted to hit at least one sandy, beachy spot along the coast of…
Random Niagara – Niagara Falls, New York – 04/09/2010
Arriving in Niagara Falls… Just a few random moments. Working our way along the Niagara River
Explorium of Lexington – Lexington, Kentucky – 04/08/2010
Everyone knows that Reciprocal Memberships are awesome. You buy one membership from one museum location, and you get FREE or…
Random Downtown Knoxville – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
After a morning at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, an afternoon learning about local history and paying our respects at Old…
Old Gray Cemetery – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
You can learn a lot about the local history of a certain area by visiting a cemetery. Local leaders, authors,…
Knoxville Children’s Theatre Presents The Hobbit – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/27/2010
The Knoxville Children’s Theatre is a fantastic theatre group bringing plays TO kids BY kids. It’s a great resource in…
Random Shots in Downtown Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio – 02/23/2010
It was a cold and blustery day in Downtown Cincinnati, but we still enjoyed our trip to the Cincinnati Museum…
Duke Energy Children’s Museum – Cincinnati, Ohio – 02/23/2010
Another fabulous Children’s Museum for your consideration, is the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, one of several fascinating museum units located…
Cincinnati Museum of Natural History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center – Cincinnati, Ohio – 02/23/2010
One of our all-time favorite museum experiences for kids, is hands-down, the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History & Science. This…
Hangin’ with Big Boy – Cincinnati, Ohio – 02/23/2010
On the way to the Cincinnati Museum Center, we stopped for a quick bite to eat at the iconic Big…
A Morning with Race Horses – Equine Exercise and Conditioning at Turfway Park – Florence, Kentucky – 02/23/2010
We spent some time this morning watching race horse conditioning and racing practice at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. The…
Newport Riverfront Marketplace (Newport on the Levee) – Newport, Kentucky – 02/22/2010
Newport, Kentucky is home to the Newport Aquarium! It is on the southern side of the Ohio River, just a…
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