by Tammy Wesley | Jan 16, 2016 | Adventure, Chicago, Favorites, Midwest, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Willis Tower coins a new meaning to the phrase, “I’m on top of the world.” You really do feel like you’re on top of the world. With nothing but a glass box between you and the ground about 1,350 feet below your feet, it provides a new perspective about the world... 
by Tammy Wesley | Jan 2, 2016 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Hike, National Park, Smoky Mountain National Park
One of my favorite childhood memories is climbing up Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I thought the swirly sidewalk was so much fun to run up. Going back as an adult was just as much fun! Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in Tennessee.... 
by Tammy Wesley | Dec 19, 2015 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Hike, Midwest, National Park
Spread across the plains of South Dakota lies a unique gem that is as well known for its fossils as its beauty… the Badlands. I was pleasantly surprised when we visited this summer. The colors and landscape are stunning in areas. And… it’s conveniently... 
by Tammy Wesley | Dec 5, 2015 | Food, Midwest, Shopping
One of the greatest highlights of the Midwest is Wall Drug Store found in Wall, South Dakota. Depending on your direction of travel, it’s on the way to Mt Rushmore and the Badlands National Park and the Minuteman Missle National Park. It is a fun, kid-friendly... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 21, 2015 | Chicago, Food, Urban Exploration
Chicago is famous for a lot of things, but our top favorite has to be Chicago-style deep dish pizza! In our opinion, you can’t find any better family pizza than Giordanos Pizza. It just doesn’t exist!!!! Sure there are more authentic Chicago Pizza joints,... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 20, 2015 | Adventure, Food, History, Shopping, Utah, Video
Looking for something fun to do with kids? Historic Gardner Village is a must see- especially around Halloween and Christmas. From witches and pumpkins to elves and Christmas trees, this historic hub is entertaining for young and old. I mentioned Halloween as the... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 11, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Blog, Favorites, Food, Gallery
Parties at our house are always adventures! This year, the kids unanimously chose a Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit themed birthday party. They really enjoyed diving into the theme and the story line and creating Middle Earth in our own home. Due to some upcoming travel... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 31, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, Food, Urban Exploration
We recently had the opportunity to go to the Medieval Times Tournament in Atlanta, GA. Brian and I had been before but the kids had never experienced it. I think it was so much more entertaining with the kids. By the end of the night, we were hoarse from screaming... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 24, 2015 | Hike, National Park, Tour, Utah
Mt. Timpanogos boasts it’s beautiful splendor as it stands in the spotlight among the American Fork Canyon. Opened to the public in the early 1900’s, it serves as a constant reminder of the delicate nature of the formations found in the cave. Since it’s opening,... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 20, 2015 | Deep South, Disney, Disney World, Favorites, Food, Theme Park, Urban Exploration
EPCOT is probably the BEST Disney park in southern Florida! It holds the attention of every boy and girl, adult and child alike. There are so many things to do and see and lots of places to eat. If you ask our kids, they would say that EPCOT is their favorite park!... 
by Tammy Wesley | Sep 19, 2015 | Adventure, Arches, Family Hikes, Hike, National Park, Utah
Devil’s Garden was incredible! With about ten different arches to explore and enjoy, the tour can take about 4-5 hours. Many of these arches can only be reached by taking the primitive trail. A set of pit toilets and water fountains are available at the beginning of... 
by Tammy Wesley | Aug 8, 2015 | Adventure, Beach, Favorites, Shopping, Tour, Video
Freeport Bahamas holds hidden treasures of its own and is one of our favorite Bohemian islands; even over Nassau. Things are cheaper, it’s slightly less touristy and the city is just beautiful. We arrived in Freeport through a Carnival cruise line. We had done... 
by Tammy Wesley | Jul 18, 2015 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Favorites, Hike, State Park
Antelope Island State Park Syracuse, UT (801) 725-9263 Visitor Center Website Antelope Island State Park is most famous for its wildlife, camping, and scenic landscape. Swimming and hiking are also pretty popular along the island. It’s a great place to take the kids... 
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 21, 2015 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Hike, National Park, Tour, Yellowstone
Yellowstone- Mammoth Hot Springs Website- http://mms.nps.gov/yell/features/mammothtour Among Yellowstone National Park’s best hot spots, Mammoth Hot Springs is definitely a place to visit. The terraced formations are perfectly sculpted by some of... 
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 19, 2015 | Adventure, Beach, Caribbean, Favorites, Video
Little Stirrup Cay (Coco Cay) Bahamas Little Stirrup Cay was, by far, our top favorite island in the Bahamas. Royal Caribbean owns the island but Carnival has a contract with them to allow access to it and all of its amenities. With that said, it’s only accessible... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 26, 2014 | Adventure, Blog, Favorites, Interview, Urban Exploration
Traveling with Kids- Entertainment Keeping kids entertained and happy on long road trips We’ve made it a goal to travel as often as possible. Consequently, the kids are used to getting in the car and driving for several hours at a time. We’ve often been asked how... 
