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 Brian Wesley | Dec 12, 2015 | Family Hikes, Hike, State Park
Reading other travel blogs is an important part of my day. Earlier this year I saw an article about the top twentyfive US waterfalls. I was familiar with most but a few caught my eye. I have an online Google map where I mark places I’d like to visit so I... 
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 Brian Wesley | Nov 28, 2015 | Adventure, Chicago, Midwest, Urban Exploration
Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest in the world, was built in the early 1900s and was inspired by the fountains of Versailles. The fountain is said to represent Lake Michigan itself and the states that surround it. Every hour the fountain... 
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 Brian Wesley | Nov 20, 2015 | Favorites, History, Museum, National Park, Philadelphia, Urban Exploration
When in Philadelphia you’ve got to stop by and see the Liberty Bell located at The Liberty Bell Center. You’ll probably only spend an hour or less here but it’s centrally located and it’s easy to park here and venture out to other places like... 
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 Brian Wesley | Nov 14, 2015 | History, Museum, Utah, Video
Hill Air Force Base Museum Are you looking for something to do to entertain the kids in the Salt Lake area this weekend? The Hill Aerospace Museum is a great place to go! It’s entertaining for kids as well as for adults. It’s just minutes south of Ogden. Often, we... 
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 Katie Wesley | Nov 7, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, Urban Exploration
Dunn’s Falls – From a Teenager’s Viewpoint: Dunns Falls is a 65-foot man-made waterfall that was built along with a grist mill back from the 1850’s. The falls provided a source of power for the water wheel. There is an 1857 grist mill that you can look... 
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!... 
