Melissa Moore

From the interstate, either I-79 or I-68, it’s easy to see that north central West Virginia is a beautiful area with heavily forested mountains along the Monongahela River. Living in …

National Harbor’s Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center celebrates every season like no other place in the Nation’s Capital Region. During the winter holiday season, the resort is home to …

Driving to Niagara Falls or through western Pennsylvania to Ohio? It seems like all roads pass through Erie, Pennsylvania. I admit, from the highway, Erie doesn’t seem particularly enticing – …

Just minutes from Portugal’s gorgeous Guincho Beach and scenic coastline is a toddler-friendly, luxury resort that caters specifically to families, Martinhal Cascais Family Hotel. The resort has a full program of …

  Millions of families in the Eastern United States live within a day’s drive of the mountains of West Virginia. And, the secret is out! Families love getting away from …

Make eastern Canada history come alive for your kids as you explore Parks Canada’s National Historic parks in Quebec, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island.

We experienced road school in Prince William County, VA, home of historical sites that help visitors read and listen to the stories of people who lived 150 years ago

Newfoundland is a travel destination relatively unknown to American families; in fact, most children in the United States likely can’t even point to this Canadian island on a map. If …

Does your family have a serious need to get away from it all and leave the soccer games, dance practices, and responsibilities all behind — preferably an ocean away? Nickelodeon …

I’ve listened  to my friends rave about their relaxing vacations in oceanfront hotels and strolls along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach from the moment that I arrived on the East …

The stories of the Native American people, both past and present, are told at many historic sites and museum across the United States and Canada. Families don’t have to travel …

Before taking your toddler or preschooler on a visit to see A Day out with Thomas the Train, read these helpful tips on making the most of your day.

  As you plan your East Coast summer vacation, is there a small feeling of guilt that you still haven’t managed to plan that iconic family getaway to Williamsburg? Because, …

On our road trip through the South, I learned that Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is a place where families can see ecological conservation at work.

Impact on aquatic ecosystems begin with activities that inspire children to learn and take care of the environment and the creatures who reside there.

With farms, fall festivals, playgrounds, trails, and Halloween events stretching from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, the Capitol Region provides countless opportunities for making fun family memories during the fall season.

The Shenandoah Valley Kids Trail provides a list of activities for families that are both educational and fun for kids; vacations in the Shenandoah Valley are sure to be memorable and meaningful.

Taste and see, experience and enjoy a sampling of the culture and history of Santa Barbara with your kids.