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A Visit to American History – Touring Colonial Williamsburg Blog As part of a visit to southeast Virginia, my family and I decided to spend a few days seeing the sights in Colonial Williamsburg. We splurged and stayed at the Williamsburg Lodge which is a few minutes walk from the main historic attractions and mere steps from a shuttle bus with a route that circles the Revolutionary City. Within an hour of checking in, we were stepping back into Colonial American history. The historic section of Williamsburg encompasses 301 acres, reconstructed or restored to its 18th century state. Having recently visited my parents farm, my son and I chose to st...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •11/14/2012 Blog
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From the Redwood Forest . . . This Land Was Made for You and Me Blog Visiting the redwoods of California and southern Oregon is an amazing journey of beauty, nature, conservation and science. Our family has traveled to the redwood forests numerous times. It is one of our favorite destinations and worth a visit, even from far-flung areas of the U.S. The mighty coast redwood, Sequoia sempivirens, lives in a narrow area along the Pacific coast. Its range is from the very southwest part of Oregon to the Monterey Peninsula of California. This long-lived tree has been known to grow to over 300 feet tall. Not far from Eureka, California is the Humboldt ...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •11/7/2012 Blog
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Altering Perceptions of Time and Space (and What’s Interesting) on a Cross-Country Road Trip Blog My teenaged son and I discovered that road trips are only as good as the time you give yourself to get from start to end. A willingness to stop at interesting spots along the way is, after all, the point and integral to maintaining a parents sanity and a childs patience. Trips that include a lot of mileage across barren landscapes can redefine what is interesting. As we headed east on Interstate 80, near Buford, Wyoming, we took in the flat range with the Sherman Mountains in the background. We imagined and talked about the times of western expansion, the railroad, the Native America...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •11/5/2012 Blog
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Hershey, Pennsylvania -- Take your Family to the Town with a Sweet Tooth Blog Less than a 2 hour drive west of Philadelphia is the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania. Its a beautiful drive through southeastern Pennsylvania farm country with plenty to do. Hershey bills itself as Chocolatetown, USA, and kids will enjoy seeing the towns main street lampposts, made to look like Hershey Kisses. Hershey was founded by Milton S. Hershey, who after selling the Lancaster Caramel Company, decided to get into the business of milk chocolate. He had grown up in the area and felt its water and fresh milk perfectly suited for producing his blend of chocolate. In 1897, he started t...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •10/23/2012 Blog
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The California Frontier, Donner Survivors, and Gold Fever Blog Most Americans have heard of the California Gold Rush, the Donner Party and the gold-pursuers known as the 49ers. They may not know the story of Sutters Fort. A trip to this state historic park is an experience for children and families who want to learn about life before California became the 31st state. John Sutter immigrated to America from Switzerland in 1839 and made his way to Mexican-controlled California. He received a grant for the property in the Sacramento Valley that became Sutters Fort. The settlement was a destination of many immigrants, including the survivors of the do...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •10/18/2012 Blog
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Thinking Ahead to Travel Offerings Outside of the Summer Peak Blog While summer is the typical time for families with kids in school to travel, dont overlook special dates, events, and festivals happening in your destination of choice at other times of the year. This can easily be done by finding that placess webpage and searching its calendar (something older kids and teens can get involved in). Also check for special events and festivals that coincide with school breaks. Seasonal trips offer unique and festive experiences for the traveler. 1. If one destination knows how to keep Christmas, its North Carolinas Biltmore Estate, especially at night....

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •8/7/2012 Blog
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Family Negotiations for a New York Road Trip Blog At a happy, decidedly loud family meeting around our kitchen computer, we began planning our first trip to New York City. Theres so much to see in New York, so many iconic locations. As we only had four days to spend in total, driving was out of the question. So we took a break from our online exploration of Big Apple sights to focus on the logistical aspect of finding deals on airfare and hotel stays. We found a great rate at a hotel right in the middle of Times Square. Im not sure we would choose that location again with a small child because it was extremely crowded and got a litt...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •8/1/2012 Blog
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Lost in Transit — Comparing Family Travel Options by Land, Air, and Sea Blog Sometimes getting there can be half the fun. 1. Car Rides. The old family favoritepiling in the car together for a rip-roaring hes-touching-me good time. Some pros about car trips are the convenience of having a vehicle at your disposal once youve reached your destination, being on your own time clock, stopping whenever you like, etc. Also, I phones, I pads, Kindles, and other gadgets now make car rides a lot more entertaining for children. Of course, the biggest con is the additional time that car travel takes. Not to mention that hotels in bigger cities usually charge a daily par...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •7/27/2012 Blog
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St. Augustine, Florida – City of History. And Marineland! Blog St. Augustine is an attractive destination for two reasons, over and above the 43 miles of beautiful beaches lining its coast. The historic district offers unique old world charm and the city boasts some great attractions for kids. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is considered the nations oldest city and its Spanish origins are evident in the beautiful architecture. The historic district offers brick-lined streets and tours in horse drawn carriages. Visit the Fountain of Youth, the oldest wooden schoolhouse, the beautiful old Castillo de San Marcos fort, or one of the areas many mus...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •7/25/2012 Blog
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Down the Coast to Georgia -- Tybee Island near Savannah Blog Theres a slight eccentricity to Tybee Island, not on the level of Key West, but they have their own unique style nonetheless. Its a great place to visit if you just want to hang out on the beach for a laid back and low key vacation. Like Key West, the city has an affinity for cats so expect to see them roaming the local shops and businesses. Theres also an old fashioned boardwalk and pier you can fish from and an old lighthouse to explore. My sons favorite experience on Tybee was the Beach Discovery Walk, a guided tour along the beach given by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. We...

by JessieB » Family Road Trips •7/17/2012 Blog
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