Wall Drug Photo Ops
Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota is a must-see road trip stop as you’re making your way to or from the Black Hills. You will find food, shopping and plenty of Wall Drug photo ops
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
My family has been traveling to Marian Shrines for years. Last fall, when my husband had a work trip to Green Bay the kids and I tagged along and ventured to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. This small town is approximately 16 miles Northwest of Green Bay. The…
Minnesota Ice Castles
The Minnesota Ice Castles are back after a year off.
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant in Kansas City is one of the most memorable family dining experiences. The restaurant was started by Fritz Kropf and his wife Virginia in the 1940s but Fritz’s experience dates back to the 1920s, as his father owned Kansas City burger restaurant, John’s Place. Today, there are three Fritz’s locations. Two are…
Hurts Donuts
Hurts Donuts is my family’s must-do when we visit Branson. This is one of 20 locations over several states but the only one we’ve visited. If you appreciate creativity in your baked goods this is it. The doughnuts are art on the inside and out. This is not your traditional donut shop. Hurts Donuts has…
More Minneapolis Murals
My teenage daughter Maddie and I love touring Minneapolis murals. The music scene is hot in Minneapolis, especially considering legends like Prince and Bob Dylan have roots in Minnesota. We are working on a Minnesota Prince tour but in the meantime, one of the murals on this tour has a nod to Prince. Minneapolis is…
Family Friendly Branson
Back in the late nineties, I didn’t consider Branson, Missouri a traditional family-friendly destination. My Grandma Rosemary and I road-tripped from Pensacola, Florida to Denver, Colorado. The only stop my grandmother insisted on making was Branson, Missouri. She had heard it was a fun town like Las Vegas only without the casinos. She was right….
Denver Murals and Art
Downtown Denver is full of murals and art. Being that my daughter and I have a favorite pastime of tracking down Instagram settings and murals, we added Denver to our list. We discovered many in one day and look foward to returning to find more. Below are pictures of our first scavenger hunt. Greetings from…
Yanert Glacier Helicopter Ride
In 2010 my mom and I took a Yanert Glacier Helicopter Ride during our cruisetour through Alaska with Princess Cruises. We actually landed on the glacier and had the opportunity to walk around. We also took a plane ride around Denali which was also incredible. If you’re looking for an adventure of a lifetime, I…
Elf on the Shelf Visits a Hotel Room
“Will Elf on the Shelf visit a hotel room?” That was the question Maisie was asking for days before we ventured to visit extended family for Christmas. Luckily, the answer came on the day we were packing the car to hit the road. Not only did we have a week booked at a Marriott but…