“So what was your favorite state in terms of culture?” That’s another easy one for us… Hawaii! Besides being one of the most beautiful places on earth, Hawaii has a rich culture that cannot be ignored! The spirit of aloha… being in the presence of and sharing the essence of life, teaches us lessons of … Continue reading “So What Was Your Favorite State?” Part 3
This next itinerary is from when we visited the midwest states of North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota. There are 3 National Parks in this itinerary so be sure to get your America The Beautiful National Parks Pass for $80 ahead of time to save a few bucks on … Continue reading Travel/Road Trip Itinerary – Midwest/Tornado Alley (10 Days)
“So what was your favorite state for hiking?” That’s another easy one for us… Utah! Ever since we have developed a love for our National Parks, visiting Utah’s “Mighty Five” was a major goal of ours. The landscape there is other-worldly, and words will never be able to give justice to its majesty. It’s truly … Continue reading “So what was your favorite state?” Part 2
After returning to work/school in September, many of my colleagues knew that we vacationed in Hawaii over the summer and completed our quest to visit all 50 states… the most common question asked seemed to be, “Now that you’ve visited all 50 states, which one was your favorite?” This really puzzled me because we have … Continue reading “So what was your favorite state?” Part 1
We decided that our first itinerary would be from when we visited the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho & Oregon. Based on the things that we like to do as a family, and what those states have to offer, I began referring to this trip as “Our Pacific Northwest National Parks Adventure!” … Continue reading Travel/Road Trip Itinerary – The Pacific Northwest (10 Days)
When my wife and I began traveling with our two boys many years ago, the biggest concern for us was money. We weren’t sure if we’d be able to afford yearly family trips on the incomes of two teachers. Over the years, we’ve “gotten better” at traveling and learned some things that have made traveling … Continue reading Our Top 5 Money-Saving Travel Tips/Advice for Familes…
Quest for 50 states 