Showcase of Citrus Album One: Fun Abounds All Around! – Clermont, Florida – 05/06/2021

When in Central Florida, we all think of the theme parks. But, honestly, I HIGHLY recommend getting off the beaten…

A Southern-Style Souvenir Stop at Magnolia Plantation – Tifton, Georgia – 05/05/2021

If you’re traveling along I-75 in Southern Georgia, headed to, or coming from Florida, Magnolia Plantation in Tifton makes a…

Kadie the Cow – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

In the late 1960’s Kinnett Dairy of Columbus, Georgia, constructed Kadie the Cow as their behemothly bovine mascot! She has…

War Paint by D*Face at The Park at West End – The Unexpected Project – Fort Smith, Arkansas – 12/01/2019

I can honestly admit, The Park at West End defies almost all description. We did catch it off season, so…

NPS: Great River Road Visitor Center at Freedom Park – Two National Park Units in One! Mississippi National River and Recreation Area / St. Croix National Scenic Riverway – Prescott, Wisconsin – 05/29/2018

Great River Road Visitor Center at Freedom Park – Prescott, Wisconsin Located at the confluence of the St. Croix River…

Stopping to Smell ALL the Pretty Flowers – Clemens Gardens – St. Cloud, Minnesota – 05/27/2018

Clemens Gardens – St. Cloud, Minnesota Stopping to Smell ALL the Pretty Flowers – Clemens Gardens Check Out Our SPGFAN…

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at Walker Art Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota – 05/24/2018

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden | Walker Art Center From the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry, to more thought-provoking pieces such as Rapture…

Kim Simonsson Exhibits Throughout the Turnblad Mansion at the American Swedish Institute – Minneapolis, Minnesota – 05/24/2018

The exquisite details of Swedish craftsmanship inside the Turnblad Mansion take on an entirely new depth of meaning when the…

Downtown Elk River – Elk River, Minnesota – 05/20/2018

We spent a lovely afternoon, just strolling through Downtown Elk River, Minnesota. The Elk River Lutheran Church was hosting a…

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center (Now Indiana Dunes National Park) – Porter, Indiana – 05/16/2018

We’ve been through several areas of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore prior to this trip, but this marks the first chance…

A Birthday at Biltmore Estate – Asheville, North Carolina – 01/09/2016

Trillian’s 12th Birthday was celebrated in grand historical style, spending the afternoon touring the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina….

You Otter Be in the Big South Fork! – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Crossville Visitor Center – Crossville, Tennessee – 03/14/2015

Throughout Cumberland County, and the city of Crossville, Tennessee, you can “hunt for otters” by being on the lookout for…

The St. Louis Zoo – Animals and Lights – St. Louis, Missouri – 11/20/2012

The St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri is a great way to spend a day exploring all kinds of…

Junior Rangering at Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012

The Utah State Park System has a great Junior Ranger Program, just like those in the National Park System, that…

Ice Cream and a Playground – A Stop at Little America Wyoming Fuel Center – Little America, Wyoming – 07/01/2012

With the little green dinosaur as their mascot, I come predisposed as a Sinclair gas station fangirl. But, this is…

Topeka Zoological Park – Topeka, Kansas – 06/29/2012

The Topeka Zoo in Gage Park is a small, but well-designed zoo that offers easily viewable animal enclosures. Topeka Zoo offers…

Science City at Union Station – Kansas City, Missouri – 06/28/2012

Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Home of Winter the Dolphin – Clearwater, Florida – 4/30/2012

If you have seen the movie Dolphin Tale, you will recognize the Clearwater Marine Aquarium as the home of Winter…

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…

Wildlife Sculptures – Tusayan, Arizona – 06/02/2010

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…

Let Marine Biology Come Alive! Get Up Close and Personal with Marinelife at the Newport Aquarium – Newport, Kentucky – 02/22/2010

What a collection of Marinelife! Fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, mammals, birds, and so much more! Jellyfish, sea stars, penguins, frogs,…