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Preventing Altitude Sickness: Best Tips For Recovery At High Elevations

Traveling to higher elevations can cause altitude sickness after a short period. Here is how to prevent and recover from altitude sickness, also called acute mountain illness, and be able to enjoy traveling to gorgeous mountain destinations.

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Icicle Brewing Co in Leavenworth: PNW Microbrew Heaven

Icicle Brewing in Leavenworth is one of the best breweries to visit in the Pacific Northwest. With interesting and consistently good beers, it's a must visit when you're in Leavenworth, Washington

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British Columbia Canada Travel Pacific Northwest

Taking the Victoria Clipper from Seattle: everything you need to know (and a Victoria itinerary)

Having visited Vancouver Island and more specifically Victoria many times we definitely have some good advice for planning a trip to Victoria BC. With four different options for getting there,…

Family travel to Turks and Caicos is a dream trip with wildlife, snorkeling, perfect beaches and national parks read for exploring. 2traveldads.com

Caribbean

Planning family travel to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean

You know how much we love getting the kids into nature. Locally we can escape to the beach or the mountains within minutes or a few hours, but getting to…

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California Colorado Montana

Best Fall Colors in National Parks: 10 Beautiful Autumn Trips to Love

National Parks are a great place to enjoy fall colors. From the mountains of Glacier National Park to the hills of the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Parkway, these are the best National Parks to find autumn leaves and fall fun.

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Year Round kid friendly hikes in Washington State: perfect PNW outdoors

As the snow stops falling up in the mountains we start to get excited about hiking. There are so many easy, kid friendly hikes in Washington, so actually picking where…

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East Coast Midwest Pacific Northwest

Awesome Places in the USA to Visit for Fall Colors

The best places for fall colors in the USA, from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire to Napa Valley. 15+ picks for easy weekend getaways for autumn foliage across the United States.

California Central Coast National Parks

Pinnacles National Park: Everything You Need to Know for an Awesome Visit

Hiking in Pinnacles National Park in California is a beautiful and fascinating experience with caves, desert and canyons. A great addition to road trips or a weekend day trip from San Francisco, see how to plan a visit to Pinnacles.

Chris Taylor and LittleMan setting up Camping

National Parks Parenting

Camping With Kids: 5 Easy Hacks To Make A Smooth Trip

Camping seems so daunting for some people, either because they don't have a ton of experience with it or because they don't know how to enjoy roughing it. We've put…

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Midwest Wisconsin

Beautiful Wisconsin Road Trip with Sunflowers and Cheese Curds

This Wisconsin road trip explores the best of farm country, historic towns, awesome natural wonders, Milwaukee and Madison. See the best of Southern Wisconsin on this easy 7 day itinerary of beautiful sights and fun.

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British Columbia Canada Travel

Christmas in Victoria BC: Awesome Holiday Happenings and Beautiful Sights

Christmas in Victoria BC is gorgeous and full of holiday lights. Best things to do at Christmas from Butchart Gardens to festivals and markets. #Christmas #holiday #Victoria #Canada

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Georgia Southeastern US

St Simons Island: Fun And Luxury On A Budget

St Simons Island, Georgia is an easy, budget friendly getaway from Jacksonville or Atlanta. With tons of things to do, beautiful beaches and lots of history, it's also a great Georgia Coast road trip stop.

Montana Rocky Mountain Region

Old Time Photo Shoot: the perfect Montana souvenir (or anywhere!)

One of the most fun activities we’ve done as a family was getting an old time photo done. I know, it sounds silly and not like something we’d actually write…

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Georgia Southeastern US

King And Prince Resort: Luxury Family Escape On The Georgia Coast

The King and Prince Resort on St Simons Island is a beautiful property, family friendly and an ideal homebase for enjoying the Georgia Coast. Read this complete review and tips for having a great visit to the Golden Isles.

10 awesome USA road trips that you can plan now. From rugged Oregon to the Florida Keys, historic Virginia and Washington DC to western National Parks. Beautiful, fun USA road trips to look forward to.

Travel Planning

10+ Awesome USA Road Trips to Plan Right Now

10 awesome USA road trips that you can plan now. From rugged Oregon to the Florida Keys, historic Virginia and Washington DC to western National Parks. Beautiful, fun USA road trips to look forward to.

A getaway to Victoria BC is a great chance to relax and enjoy Canadian breweries, architecture, gardens and more. Plan for 3 day trip to Victoria from Seattle or Vancouver BC.

British Columbia Canada Travel Pacific Northwest

Planning a 3 Day Getaway to Victoria BC: breweries, gardens and more

We are fortunate to live in Seattle, Washington. It’s close to the ocean, mountains, countryside and several other metropolitan areas. One of our favorite cities to visit locally is Victoria BC. …

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Georgia National Parks Southeastern US

Fort Frederica Nat’l Monument: beautiful ruins on the Georgia Coast

Easily overlooked, Fort Frederica National Monument is a fun collection of ruins and live oaks to add to a Georgia Coast road trip. See where it's located, what to do at Fort Frederica and more ideas for St Simons Island.

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Georgia Southeastern US

St Simons Island Lighthouse – Everything You Need To Know

The St Simons Island Lighthouse is a great stop on a Georgia Coast road trip. The Golden Isles are full of family fun, and this guide to the lighthouse and waterfront will help you plan a great day in Coastal Georgia.

British Columbia Canada Travel Pacific Northwest

Top Hotel Recommendations in Victoria BC (and some unique stays!)

There are tons of hotels in Victoria BC, but after 15 years of visiting we've picked out favorites, from family friendly hotels to luxury stays in Victoria.

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Southwestern US Utah

Utah State Parks: just as awesome at National Parks

Utah’s National Parks get all the attention, but there are some remarkable Utah state parks and national monuments that give the National Parks a run for their money. We have…

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Croatia Europe

5+ Day Croatia Road Trip Plan – SO AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!!

This Croatia road trip plan takes you from Zagreb out into nature and then through the famous Dalmatian Isles. Ending in Dubrovnik, this road trip around Croatia is great for families or on your own.

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Hawaii Travel Tips and Plans

Enjoying the North Shore, Oahu: Best Fun, Affordable Things to Do

Thrilling and fun things to do on Oahu's North Shore are everywhere. From free things to do such as hiking and watching the perfect sunset, to tours and food trucks at night, the North Shore has the best activities on Oahu.

Home Office Setup with Shared Homeschool Space

Blogging & Tech Education Parenting

Virtual School Setup: How to Setup the Best Learning or Home Office Environment

How to setup a virtual school space or effective home office setting, including a tried and true shopping list. Prep for back-to-school or continued working from home with this guide.

Parenting

LGBTQ Travel Marketing: missing the mark… but here’s a plan!

Do you know what I love about modern television and online marketing? Advertisements that speak to me and that I don’t mind watching or looking into more. A catchy ad…

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East Coast Virginia / DC

Virginia & Washington DC Road Trip: Awesome History, Famous Sights

Fun, historic Washington DC and Virginia road trip plan. From the best things to do near DC to Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, this great road trip includes Revolutionary War history and beautiful nature.

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Montana Rocky Mountain Region

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park: amazing Montana cave tours

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, just north of Yellowstone, is a remarkable place to explore. A must see on a Western Montana road trip, the caverns are an easy…

Hawaii Travel Tips and Plans

Best Oahu Eats: How To Find Amazing Poke and Food Trucks

The best places to eat on Oahu: from poke to kalua pork, trying local favorites to the North Shore's Hawaiian food trucks.

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Florida Travel Southeastern US Universal Parks

UPDATE: COVID & Universal Orlando: Stay Protected, Big Fun with Fewer People

After visiting Disney World during COVID-19 and seeing how amazingly they handled things, from sanitation to social distancing, we decided to see how well Universal Orlando Resort did. Truth be…

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California National Parks NorCal

Road trip through West Coast National Parks: exploring the mountains

Perfect West Coast National Parks road trip plan, from Joshua Tree to Olympic National Park. Stops in the Sierras, Central Oregon, and the best of Washington State's mountains.

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Travel Planning

Road Trip Planning Tool: Useful Guide To Make The Best Route And Budget

Planning a road trip can be complicated, from setting a budget to planning your route and stops along the way. The road trip planning tool teaches how to make an itinerary and realistic road trip budget range.