In 1959 a magical land named Storybook Island was created by Merle Gunderson and the Rapid City Rotary Clubs. South Dakota has many fun attractions, but add this park to your list. This family-friendly location is free over the summer months and guest-supported through donations. The story-themed attractions are based on classic nursery rhymes and…
Nine years ago my family had our first member, you automatically save 10% every day. As members, staying at a KOA campground makes it an easy choice for my family, especially since they are family-friendly. Camping at KOA Mitchell, South Dakota The first campground we booked was in Mitchell, which you likely know is home…
The best Branson Instagram spots are tricky. The reason? There are so many. The scenic Ozark Mountains are an easy Instagram-worthy scene but in town, Branson is teeming with fun photo ops from classic to 100% cheesy. Greetings from Branson Greetings from Branson is by far the most imperative Instagram spot. My daughter and I…
When Maisie was three the only movie we watched was Moana. So when she saw on TikTok that Moana was inspiring the brand new Journey of Water at Epcot, it was first on our list during our upcoming Disney trip which included camping at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. During our Epcot day,…
Swimming at Rainbow Springs was an unexpected event during our visit to this beautiful Florida State Park. My son had two park wishes during our latest visit to Florida: see palm trees and beautiful water. What we didn’t plan on was swimming. We found this special state park, only 20-25 minutes from our lodging at…
The Mankato Murals have been on my bucket list for a long time. Our plan was to visit the town during the summer of 2021 but my daughter Maddie, my mural hunting buddy, passed away unexpectedly. You will see her face in many of my other mural posts. The way we remember her on the…
My family came across the 15-foot Superman Statue roadside attraction many year years ago. It’s located in the town called Metropolis, Illinois. The town is only a couple of miles off Interstate-24 and is well worth the detour. Look for the water tower as you head south. In past years we’ve browsed the Super Museum,…
Halloween is all month long at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This past October we loaded up our truck and attached our new Airstream International (nicknamed The Blairstream) and trekked from Minnesota down to Florida for a few days of magic. To say we were blown away is an understatement. This campground is…
Margaritaville Lake Resort – Lake of the Ozarks is best described as Missouri meets Key West. The friendly people combined with the lakeside vibe makes for a true family friendly vacation experience. When my nine-year-old daughter heard that Jimmy Buffet died, her first reaction was shock, then she said, “Oh, the people in Missouri must…
Rushmore Candy is an attraction of its own. Miles of chocolate, acres of taffy, and skyscrapers of lollipops fill this magical wonderland.