by Tammy Wesley | Mar 2, 2018 | Adventure, Camping
Fort Caspar Campground, located just minutes from the historic Casper, Wyoming, kisses the banks of the North Platte River. There is a museum close by as well as an ample amount of walking/ hiking trails. Fort Caspar Campground 4205 Fort Caspar Rd, Casper, WY... by Brian Wesley | Feb 24, 2018 | Adventure, Blog, Family Hikes, Favorites, Hike, History, Museum, New York, Northeast, Science Museum, Urban Exploration
Just before the US Civil War, a plan was devised to set aside an area for open spaces, trees, and a refuge from the city. Many looked to similar parks in London and Paris for inspiration. Over the years Central Park has become one of the most filmed locations in the... by Brian Wesley | Feb 10, 2018 | Adventure, Blog, Deep South, Favorites, History, Museum, New Orleans, Tour, Video
When you think of the Antebellum South with sugar cane fields and large homes with wrap around columns, Oak Alley is usually the home that comes to mind. After a half-hour drive from downtown New Orleans, you’ll turn off of the interstate onto sleepy southern roads.... by Tammy Wesley | Feb 3, 2018 | Favorites, History, National Park, Tour
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is a piece of history not to be skipped or missed. I honestly didn’t think neither the kids nor I would be interested in a missile, but I was surprisingly wrong. We all REALLY enjoyed it and the kids were eager to share their... by Brian Wesley | Jan 27, 2018 | Beach, Favorites, Science Museum, Science Museum, Video
When you think of coral reefs there aren’t many in the US. In fact, the Florida Reef is the only living coral reef in the continental US (and the third largest in the world – next to the Great Barrier Reef and the Belize Barrier Reef). While the reef is rather long,... by Brian Wesley | Jan 22, 2018 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Gallery, Hike, History, Religious, Tour
As a kid, I heard a story about a pioneer handcart company that was so beaten and worn from their winter handcart journey that they couldn’t finish the last leg of their trip to the Salt Lake Valley. What makes this story different from the Donner party was the rescue... by Tammy Wesley | Jan 17, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Museum, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, Tucson, Zoo
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is seriously one of the most amazing museums we’ve ever seen! The layout is unique and it’s interesting to all who walk through the gates. It was refreshing to see how much fun the kids were having while... by Tammy Wesley | Nov 25, 2017 | Favorites, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, Tour, Tucson
Located about 30-45 minutes from the heart of Tucson, it is nestled in Oracle, AZ, among desert and mountain peaks. Don’t let the distance deter you though. It’s worth the drive! Biosphere 2 University of Arizona Biosphere 2 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, Arizona... by Tammy Wesley | Nov 10, 2017 | Adventure, Arizona
There’s so much to see and do in Arizona. Among those is a hidden gem located just outside of Winslow, AZ. It’s not every day that you can say you’ve been to a meteor crater. If you’re in the area, take the short drive (approximately 30-45 minutes) to the site-... by Tammy Wesley | Jul 23, 2016 | Arches, Favorites, Food, Utah
If you are looking for a great places to eat in Moab, we recommend a few hotspots that are family-friendly, affordable, and very tasty. They’re popular and highly favored among tourists and locals. While there are a number of bakeries and cafes in Moab, we recommend... by Brian Wesley | Jul 9, 2016 | Adventure, California, Disney, Disneyland, Favorites, Los Angeles, Theme Park, Video
Christmas in Disneyland Disneyland has always been a magical place for our family. But seeing it at Christmas time just brings that magic to a whole new level. With that said, we would like to share some of our favorite aspects about Disneyland around Christmas. The... by Brian Wesley | Jun 25, 2016 | Beach, California, Food, Los Angeles, Shopping, Urban Exploration, Video
Catalina Island, located about 20-25 miles west of Los Angeles, California, is full of adventure and class. It is a famous landmark for the Chicago Cubs’ practice field (which was owned by the candyman William Wrigley, Jr. himself). There have been a number of... by Brian Wesley | Jun 11, 2016 | Adventure, Great Smoky Mountains, Shopping, Smoky Mountain National Park, Urban Exploration
Growing up, Brian and I had the opportunity to go to Gatlinburg occasionally and it was always a treat to walk in downtown Gatlinburg. Since then, the kids have had the opportunity to make their own memories walking the streets of downtown. Strolling through The... by Tammy Wesley | May 28, 2016 | Adventure, Miami and Keys, Tour, Urban Exploration
If you’re in the Miami area and looking for something to do, book a tour to go through Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Our kids were so impressed and loved it so much that they still talk about earning enough money to one day buy Vizcaya! 😉 It’s truly a historic...