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Since I last posted here, a lot has happened. It’s hard to believe, but my nest is now empty. All three of...

We did it! Hawaii was my kids’ 50th state!

It’s been several months since I’ve posted here and I wanted to give my readers an update. First of all, we accomplished...

When trips don’t go as planned – stuck in the desert

It’s one of those life lessons that everyone learns sooner or later: sometimes things don’t go as planned. Considering last week was one of...

New Mexico – Taos Pueblo

Are you familiar with UNESCO and their World Heritage Mission? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification,...

Oklahoma – Family-friendly hotel with activity pool in Bricktown OKC

When I contacted the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau to ask for help planning our stay in OKC, they recommended that...

Utah – Family-friendly hotel with an amazing view

Red Cliffs Lodge definitely ranks way up there in hotels with an amazing view. This gorgeous property is not far from Moab,...

Colorado – Comfortable suite hotel in Colorado Springs

During our visit to Colorado Springs, we stayed at the Embassy Suites, which is one of our favorite hotel chains. We’ve stayed...

Oregon – A family-friendly all-suites hotel in Portland

I simply can’t imagine a more colorful hotel than the Inn @ Northrup Station in Portland, Oregon. This place says fun from the...

50 Travel Gift Ideas for Families

The holiday season is almost here. That means it’s time for Santa’s elves to start working overtime. Whether you’re looking for ideas...

Kentucky – Dinosaur World

It’s Just For Fun week here at Travel 50 States with Kids, and Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky, definitely packs in...

Kentucky – Kentucky Action Park

Kentucky’s Cave Country offers much to do for families wanting to turn their visit to Mammoth Cave National Park into a full week’s vacation....

California – MY Museum

MY Museum is the Monterey County Youth Museum. This small museum is perfect for kids ages 7 and under. Although my kids were...

Missouri – National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial

When most people think of war memorials, they think of Washington, D.C., because that’s where most of the national war memorials are....

Utah – Canyonlands National Park

I had wanted to go to Utah for a very long time. The pictures I had seen were amazing. Technically, we could...

Kentucky – Cecil L. Gorley Naturalist Trail

Located at the geographic center of Kentucky is the small city of Lebanon, nicknamed the Heart of Kentucky. My kids and I...

Kentucky – Old Bardstown Village and Museum Row

History buffs will want to make sure their trip to Bardstown, Kentucky, includes plenty of time to explore all the history contained...