Sharlene Earnshaw

Every day is a great day for a margarita! Many people get stuck with the classic lime, tequila, simple syrup recipts, but there is a whole world of unique and …

If you are looking for a summer national park experience that is crowd free, head to Great Basin. Just 90,000 people visit Great Basin each year (Yellowstone receives 3 million …

I feel like Tucson is a very underrated destination. There are lots of great Tucson resorts for families, as well as plenty of incredible outdoor attractions and some of the …

A Hawaii vacation is always one of my favorite vacations. Oahu is the most visited of all the Hawaiian Islands and families will be thrilled to discover there are so …

Most people who have never been to Arizona probably only know it for two things- cacti and the Grand Canyon. While both of these things are central to Arizona’s identity, the state offers so much more to families looking to explore. Arizona is full of diverse natural beauty, fun urban attractions, and some fantastic family-friendly resorts. Here are our picks for the top ten things for families to do in Arizona.

Have you ever wanted to visit a national park with kids? How do you choose which national park to visit? There are 63 national parks in the U.S. -and that’s …

Thanks to social media and the events (cough, cough Covid…) of the past couple years, our national parks have become more popular than ever. The end result- several national parks require reservations in …

If you are planning a family vacation to Norway, a visit to Bergen should defintiely be one your itinerary. There are lots of great things to do in Bergen, and …

I love the diversity of our National Parks. Some parks draw visitors because of their exquisite natural beauty. Mesa Verde National Park’s draws aren’t towering waterfalls or prime wildlife viewing, but …

California is home to its fair share of famous national parks. Relatively few know about Pinnacles, which is a shame because there are lots of great things to do in …

Did you know that five million people visit the Grand Canyon every year but only 10% of those visitors come to the North Rim? Many may assume that if you …

I’ve visited Yosemite National Park every summer since I was a kid, so friends often ask me what one thing you absolutely must do while you’re there. The answer is easy: Take a hike! I don’t think there’s a better way to explore the park than on foot. Hikes offer free entertainment for kids and pack in plenty of opportunities to slow down and enjoy the great outdoors. The good news is there are plenty of trails to choose from in Yosemite but the trick is deciding which is best for your family. Here are some of my favorite hikes to take with my own two boys, ages five and two.

Visiting Oslo with kids, a perfect city for exploration and fun while visiting Norway.

Helsinki, Finland’s capital city offers charm, beauty, and plenty of family-friendly activities and history. Learn why you should visit Helsinki with kids.

We can’t always be on vacation but that doesn’t mean we can’t drink like we are!  Are you dreaming of sitting on the sands of a tropical beach with a …

I love California. I have been lucky enough to travel all over the country and experience some truly incredible parks, museums, and vistas, but my heart always leads me back to my home state and its incredible beauty, diversity and culture.

Omaha is a Nebraska city offering big city appeal without losing any of that classic Midwestern charm. There are lots of fun things to do in Omaha with kids, from …

Northern California is an epic vacation destination. Why? Because there are so many fun and diverse things to do in Northern California! It’s a place where you can enjoy world-class …