Happy, Happy 14th Birthday to Logan Dean! – The Yard Milkshake Bar Atlanta – Centennial Park – Atlanta, Georgia – 12/10/2021

It’s been hard, having so many milestone birthdays in the middle of a pandemic. The girls, 21 and 22; 17…

Sisters! Cedar Key Beach Album Three – Cedar Key, Florida – 05/07/2021

The setting sun casts its magical warmth over Cedar Key Beach as my girls and I explore all that we…

Showcase of Citrus Album Five: Orange Picking in the Citrus Groves! – Clermont, Florida – 05/06/2021

High atop the list of our favorite things to do throughout the course of our homeschooling experience has always been…

Other Random Shots Throughout Uptown Columbus – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

For everything we’ve experienced in Columbus, Georgia, be sure to CLICK HERE! These are just some random shots that don’t…

Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

One prominent feature of the Columbus, Georgia skyline is the Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower. It can be seen…

Santa Monica Sisters – Santa Monica Pier – Santa Monica, California – 12/07/2019

Love my girls… And, fortunately, they love each other! #siblings#love

Sisters for a Snowy Grand Canyon Sunset – Desert View Watchtower – Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 12/03/2019

Our final adventure for the day, a Grand Canyon Sunset. It was cold, it was quiet, it was surreal. But,…

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…

Honeydew Bubble Tea at Popocha Tea House – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – 06/04/2018

No trip would be complete without Boba Tea! I mean, uh, no trip could start without Bubble Tea! Oh, heck,…

For the Love of Cranberries! – Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center – Warrens, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018

This is the kind of place I live for! Just some random sign or brochure you happen to see while…

Gem and Fossil Panning at Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground – Chattanooga, Tennessee – 04/23/2016

One of the most geologically active cave systems in the United States, Raccoon Mountain Caverns makes a great family-friendly activity…

Dancing in the Glen Miller Gardens at the Chattanooga Choo Choo – Chattanooga Tennessee – 04/22/2016

Chattanooga, Tennessee is another absolutely HOT Family-Friendly Destination! Hanging out at the Chattanooga Choo Choo is definitely one of the…

Historic Huntsville Depot – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016

Most kids LOVE trains! Mine always have! The Historic Huntsville Depot has an extensive collection of both indoor and outdoor…

Earlyworks Children’s Museum – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016

Oh, what a fabulous way to spend an afternoon! Early Works Children’s Museum is a HUGE history museum, focused on…

Feeding the Ducks at Big Spring International Park – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016

In the very heart of Downtown Huntsville, Alabama you will find Big Spring International Park. Be sure to spend time…

Lora Blevins Farmstead – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016

A lovely day on the Lora Blevins Farmstead in the Bandy Creek region of the Big South Fork National River…

Bandy Creek Loop Trail – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016

A beautiful Spring Day calls for a lovely hike in the woods! We hit up the Bandy Creek Loop in…

Junior Ranger Shenanigans at Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave, Kentucky – 04/03/2016

Cave Tours are the big draw to Mammoth Cave National Park, in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. But, before or after you’ve…

River Styx Spring Trail – Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave, Kentucky – 4/03/2016

Hiking down the River Styx Spring Trail in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park makes for a lovely afternoon! Hiking back…

Playing on the Playground at Cumberland Mountain State Park – Crossville, Tennessee – 04/02/2016

After an early afternoon flying kites at Cumberland Mountain State Park’s Kite Day Event, we spent some time hanging out…

Kite Day at Cumberland Mountain State Park – Crossville, Tennessee – 04/02/2016

I don’t believe any of us are particularly GOOD at flying kites, But we sure had a blast! In all…

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…

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…

A Day Exploring Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016

We’ve been working our way through the beautiful units of the Tennessee State Park System. Today’s adventures took us climbing,…

Easter Egg Hunt! – Jamestown, Tennessee- 03/27/2016

One of our most valued traditions… Easter Egg Hunting! With over 400 chocolate-filled eggs hidden on 4 acres of land,…

Some Bunny Says Happy Easter! From Our Family to Yours! – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/27/2016

Let the Easter Fun begin! Build-a-Bears! LEGO Minecraft! NERF Guns! Eeboo Games! Bubbles! And a whole lot of chocolate goodness!…

Heart of the City Playground – Cookeville, Tennessee – 02/04/2016

One of our favorite day trips is heading to Cookeville, Tennessee to check out The Heart of the City Playground…

Hiking Cloudland Canyon State Park – Rising Fawn, Georgia – 01/16/2016

With some of the most scenic trail options in the Georgia State Park System, Cloudland Canyon State Park offers up…

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….

Exploring the Great Salt Lake at Bridger Bay – Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012

After a day of hiking, rock scrambling, birding, wildlife viewing, and Junior Rangering throughout Antelope Island State Park, we’re finally…

Rock Scrambling Along Lady Finger Point Trail – Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012

Even to the day you are reading this post, rock scrambling along Lady Finger Point Trail at Antelope Island State…

Berthoud Pass Along the Continental Divide – Arapaho National Forest – Berthoud Pass, Colorado – 06/30/2012

Deep in the Rocky Mountains, the Continental Divide passes through, effectively separating which rivers ultimately drain to the Atlantic in…

Waterfall Scrambling at Berthoud Falls – Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests – Berthoud Falls, Colorado – 06/30/2012

Located along Highway 40, just north-ish of Empire, Colorado, and only about 8 miles off of Interstate 70, Berthoud Falls…

Night Sounds of the Swamp – Everglades National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011

As the sun begins to lower in the sky, the swamps come alive! Frogs, insects, birds… And who knows what…

A Little Birthday Shop ’til Ya Drop at the American Girl Boutique – North Point Mall – Alpharetta, Georgia – 01/04/2011

Two very happy girls tonight… Trillian with her Birthday Loot… And Alysia… Because Trillian is an awesome sister, and shared…

Birthday Dinner at the American Girl Bistro – North Point Mall – Alpharetta, Georgia – 01/04/2011

For a young girl celebrating her birthday, the American Girl Bistro offers THE quintessentially magic experience! Dinner with your favorite…

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!…

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….

East Entrance of Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010

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…

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…

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!…

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

Bubbles! – Macon, Georgia – 01/19/2010

It’s a LOOONG drive from Florida back to Tennessee, so we were just stopping to burn some steam before saddling…