Family Fun at Interstate Rest Stops – I-94 Westbound Hansel Lake Rest Area – Dalton, Minnesota – 07/07/2022

When you travel full time, your stops at Interstate Rest Areas are just as important as your intended destinations! Just…

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Monster Truck Legend GRAVE DIGGER and OBX Monster Truck Rides at Digger’s Dungeon – Poplar Branch, North Carolina – 10/21/2021

If you’re looking for BIG adventure on your way to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, be sure to truck…

US State Capital Cities and Capitol Buildings

One great set of destinations to consider as you travel near or far, is visiting State Capitol Buildings in each…

Everything Else! Random Shots on Cedar Key Beach Album Four – Cedar Key, Florida – 05/07/2021

Along the natural beaches of Cedar Key, Florida, you can experience an abundance of marine animals in their natural Gulf…

Shells! Cedar Key Beach Album Two – Cedar Key, Florida – 05/07/2021

Cedar Key is a quaint, but spirited, old fishing village nestled in a series of islands of the northwestern Gulf…

Starfish! Cedar Key Beach Album One – Cedar Key, Florida – 05/07/2021

We spent a lovely evening exploring Cedar Key, Florida. Cedar Key is a quaint, but spirited, old fishing village nestled…

Broadway Uptown Columbus – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

All along Broadway in Uptown Columbus, Georgia, you will find loads of fun family dining and shopping options, as well…

USFS: US National Forests in Alphabetical Order

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National Park Coloring Books – Page 2 – Great for Both Junior and Not-So-Junior Rangers!

Whether you are a newly-inducted Junior Ranger, or a seasoned National Park Enthusiast, coloring books are a great way to…

The Ultimate Junior Ranger Starter Pack and Supply List!

Whether your Junior Ranger is new to the game, or you are all seasoned National Park Enthusiasts… Or maybe even…

ROAM – Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums

Frist Museum of Art – Nashville, TN Another well-rounded collection of museums that offer each other’s members the benefits of…

Bonneville Salt Flats – Wendover, Utah – 09/15/2018

Chancing across the Bonneville Salt Flats and the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway was another unexpectedly awesome gem of a…

Crooked Creek Falls – Valdez, Alaska – 07/31/2018

Oh, there are SO many wonderful waterfalls to explore in the Valdez area of Alaska! Where the Chugach Mountain Range…

Salmon Fishing in Resurrection Creek – Hope, Alaska – 07/25/2018

This kid loves him some fishing, but hasn’t had a lot of opportunity to spend time with someone to help…

Grizzly’s Unique Alaskan Gifts – Anchorage, Alaska – 07/24/2018

Grizzly’s is the “True Alaska Curiosity Shop” and worth a look while enjoying Downtown Anchorage! They boast a huge selection…

Polar Bear Gifts – Anchorage, Alaska – 07/24/2018

Billed as Alaska’s Biggest Gift Shop, we definitely appreciated their low prices on souvenirs. We always do our best to…

Then Now Wow: Grainland – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Then Now Wow: The Prairie – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Then Now Wow: The Iron Range – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Then Now Wow: The Fur Trade – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Then Now Wow: The Cities – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Then Now Wow: The Bison – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Weather Permitting – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: The Depression, The War, The Boom – A Permanent Gallery at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

A Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota,…

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…

Random Shots of Downtown Saint Paul Between Upper Landing Park and the Science Museum of Minnesota – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Upper Landing Park – St. Paul, Minnesota If you are heading to the Science Museum of Minnesota, be sure to…

NPS: Mississippi River Visitor Center – Mississippi National River and Recreation Area – Located Inside the Science Museum of Minnesota – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Mississippi River Visitor Center – Mississippi National River and Recreation Area – St. Paul, Minnesota The Mississippi National River and…

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks – A Special Exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks at the Science Museum of Minnesota Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks at the…

Bad Science and a Bit of Medical Quackery – Weighing the Evidence – A Special Exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Science Museum of Minnesota – St. Paul, Minnesota Weighing the Evidence – A Special Exhibit at the Science Museum of…

Exploring the Science Museum of Minnesota – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Science Museum of Minnesota – St. Paul, Minnesota Exploring some of the regular permanent exhibits in the Science Museum of…

Garden Safari Gifts – Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Garden Safari Gifts – Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – St. Paul, Minnesota Garden Safari Gifts at Como Park Zoo…

Up Close and Personal at the Zoo – Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – St. Paul, Minnesota After a lovely morning in the Como Park Conservatory, we headed…

Fun With Ferns and Tropical Blooms in the Conservatory – Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/29/2018

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – St. Paul, Minnesota There are so many GORGEOUS plants and flowers in the beautiful…

Mall of America: Themed Dining Experiences, Exhibits, and Other Hands-On Fun! – Bloomington, Minnesota – 05/25/2018

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Mall of America – Bloomington, Minnesota From animatronic Rainforest Animals, to Minnesota Twins history, to Jimmy…

Mall of America: A Little Minnesota Twins Baseball History – Bloomington, Minnesota – 05/25/2018

Minnesota Twins A Little Minnesota Twins baseball history right beneath your feet… Somewhere in Mall of America! Can YOU Find…

Mall of America: Rollercoasters in a Mall??!! It’s Nickelodeon Universe! – Bloomington, Minnesota – 05/25/2018

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America! From the twirling, whirling excitement of Dora the Explorer and the Backyardigans, to the…

Mall of America: Epic Larger-Than-Life LEGO Adventure Awaits at The LEGO Store! – Bloomington, Minnesota – 05/25/2018

The LEGO Store at Mall of America! Floor to ceiling awesomeness starts in the LEGO Store, and epic LEGO character…

Mall of America: Crayola Experience – Bloomington, Minnesota – 05/25/2018

Crayola Experience Mall of America Crayola Experience Mall of America Check Out Our SPGFAN Minneapolis, Minnesota QUIKLIST! For ALL the…

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park – Atlanta, Georgia – 06/04/2016

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park consists of several buildings in Atlanta, Georgia that interpret the deeply moving history of…

Building a Driftwood Fort on the Banks of the Caney Fork River – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016

After a busy day Exploring Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee, we spent the rest of the afternoon…

Waterfall Scrambling at Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016

There are so many waterfalls to explore in Rock Island State Park! And one is even more beautiful than the…

Silly Sibling Fun at Falls City Cotton Mill – Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016

My little monkeys… They almost got the See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Monkeys down pat! Sometimes…

The Path to Spring Castle at Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016

In the heart of Rock Island State Park, Spring Castle is a quaint little late 19th century-era structure, that remains…