Last fall we got to see two National Parks, and Sedona (which could be an NP, its so incredible) in one week. This post will look at our weeklong roadtrip to see some of the most iconic sights in America. Why Fall? Going to the Southwest in the Fall is a great option. The weather is generally much cooler, but the days are still long. We went at the end…
Camping Tips and Top Five Favorite Camping Gear Items
This week I’m talking about camping gear! My kids absolutely LOVE camping. This summer on our seven week road trip, we camped in four different places. Camping is great and economical way to travel. However, it can be uncomfortable and dirty if you don’t have the right gear. I’ve learned that the key to a good experience (at least for me) is making sure we have the right gear for…
Costa Rica – Dominical, Manuel Antonio, Playa Guiones
Its taken me a lot longer than anticipated to write up this post about our two weeks in Costa Rica. But, its finally here! My plan for this post is to share the highlights of our trip — what worked, what didn’t, and our favorite spots. Before you go to Costa Rica, I recommend that you read this post I wrote about what to know about Costa Rica before you…
Santa Cruz, California — 25 Things to Do
Santa Cruz is one of my favorite places in the world. I’ve been going to a cabin in the Santa Cruz mountains since I was a few months old. I originally posted this blog post in 2017. Since then we’ve done a few new things that I wanted to add to this list. Here are 25 of my favorite this to do, see and eat in Santa Cruz. But first…