Nestled deep within the heart of the American Midwest lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Welcome to Nashville, Indiana – a quaint, charming town that radiates warmth, creativity and a sense of timeless beauty. While often overshadowed by its more famous namesake, Nashville, Tennessee, this Indiana counterpart boasts a unique personality all its …
Exploring the Heart of Kentucky: The Red River Gorge Region
When it comes to natural beauty and outdoor adventures, Kentucky has much to offer. Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass State, you will find the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Natural Bridge State Park. Located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, this region stands out as a must-visit destination for hiking enthusiasts, rock …
3 Amazing Days in Salem: Beyond the Witches
As part of our trip Northeast, we stopped in Salem, Massachusetts for three days. Finding campgrounds in this region is a little tough. We tend to avoid “parking lot” style campgrounds, but we knew that time would be precious for this leg of our trip, so we opted for Winter Island Park. We quickly discovered …
A Quick Peek into Our Family’s Day Trip to COSI
We recently took a family day trip to COSI in Columbus Ohio. Just under a two-hour drive from Cincinnati, we left early enough to arrive just after they opened at 10 a.m. Conveniently, there is a parking garage adjacent to COSI, but you do have to pay to park there. We exchanged our parking ticket …
Best Must Do’s in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
As few years ago, we spent eight nights in Bar Harbor, Maine. We stayed at the Bar Harbor Campground. During our visit, we mostly explored Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. However, we also expanded our adventures to include Fort Knox and Camden in addition to taking a moose safari in Shirley Mills. Our kids …
How to Plan the Best Trip to Bar Harbor, Maine – Part 3
Sunset at Moosehead Lake
How to Plan the Best Trip to Bar Harbor, Maine – Part 2
As part of a three-week excursion to the Northeast, we spent eight nights of our trip in Bar Harbor, Maine. We stayed at the Bar Harbor Campground. This is Part 2 of a three-part series detailing our trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. To read about our first few days, click here. This …
How to Plan the Best Trip to Bar Harbor, Maine-Part 1
As part of a three-week excursion to the Northeast, we spent eight nights of our trip in Bar Harbor, Maine. We stayed at the Bar Harbor Campground. During our visit, we explored Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Fort Knox and Camden during our visit. We rode bikes on the carriage trails, took a whale watching …
Best Off the Beaten Path Sites in the Upper Peninsula
We recently spent 14 days in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area, Mackinaw City, and several areas in the U.P. As part of our adventure, we hit many of the sites you read about in nearly every Upper Peninsula travel blog. You can read about all of our …
Best Family Day Trip Destinations from Mackinaw City, Michigan
Mackinaw City is a major destination in Northern Michigan. So much so that we stayed there for five nights. You can easily spend a week there without running out of things to do. Standard must do’s include Mackinac Island, Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and McGulpin Point Lighthouse. But, if you’re anything like us, …