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Day 6 – Zion Park & Tunnels with Windows

Instead of the light at the end of the tunnel, I saw the light in the SIDE of the tunnel. That was certainly a first for me. I had never seen “windows” in a tunnel before. At Zion National Park, the 1.1 mile tunnel, which was built in 1930, ran through the side of a […]

Day 6 – Zion Park & Tunnels with Windows

June 24, 2014Comments Off on Day 6 – Zion Park & Tunnels with WindowsRead More

Day 5 – Woohoo It’s a Hoodoo at Bryce Canyon

Woohoo it’s a hoodoo! The rock formations in Bryce Canyon are called “hoodoos.” These are tall spires that protrude from the bottom of the canyon and have varying thicknesses, creating interesting shapes. Bryce and Grand might both be called canyons, but that’s where the similarities end. Whereas the Grand Canyon is so huge that it’s […]

Day 5 – Woohoo It’s a Hoodoo at Bryce Canyon

June 21, 2014Comments Off on Day 5 – Woohoo It’s a Hoodoo at Bryce CanyonRead More

Day 4 – A “Grand” Father’s Day at the Grand Canyon

Day 4 A “Grand” Father’s Day at the Grand Canyon Not many dads can say they celebrated Father’s Day in as grand a way as Ross did today. We took him to the Grand Canyon. I hope he appreciated the view, because that was also his gift – considering we forgot his present amidst all […]

Day 4 – A “Grand” Father’s Day at the Grand Canyon

June 19, 2014Comments Off on Day 4 – A “Grand” Father’s Day at the Grand CanyonRead More

Day 3 (Continued) – Adventure with the RV

When traveling in an RV, sometimes you have unscheduled (and unwanted) adventures. We had left Bryce National Park and had just passed Four Corners. (This is the spot where 4 state borders meet – Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado). I was ready to take a turn driving the RV for the first time, but […]

June 18, 2014Comments Off on Day 3 (Continued) – Adventure with the RVRead More

The Lure of the Locks

Originally published in Today’s Family Everyday In the 1970’s, my grandmother worked at the McAlpine Locks and Dam. Specifically, she handled purchasing for the Corps of Engineers. That was quite an unusual job for a woman in those days. But, as a young child, I was only interested in the cool aspects of her job. […]

The Lure of the Locks

June 17, 2014Comments Off on The Lure of the LocksRead More

Mythic Creatures at Frazier History Museum

Did you know that the Cyclops was really an elephant, or that mermaids were possibly manatees? These and other enlightening theories are part of the temporary Mythic Creatures Exhibit at the Frazier History Museum. When ancient folks on the island of Sicily found the skulls of elephants, there was a large hole in the middle […]

June 17, 2014Comments Off on Mythic Creatures at Frazier History MuseumRead More

Wisconsin Dells – Part Two: Winding Down

When we visited Wisconsin Dells, it was time for me to relax and wind down. Hoping to be a “mother of the year” nominee (smile!), I also managed to provide my children with the action-packed trip they desired. (See previous post: Winding Up in Wisconsin Dells) The Spa Kalahari (http://www.kalahariresorts.com/wi/amenities/spa/) was happy to oblige my […]

June 17, 2014Comments Off on Wisconsin Dells – Part Two: Winding DownRead More

Winding Up & Winding Down in Wisconsin Dells Part One: Winding Up

I wanted to relax and wind down. My children wanted to wind up with an activity-filled trip. So, like Super Moms everywhere, I accomplished the impossible and made everyone happy … with a little help from Wisconsin Dells. I’ve divided my column into two articles: “Winding Up” and “Winding Down” in Wisconsin Dells. The Dells […]

June 17, 2014Comments Off on Winding Up & Winding Down in Wisconsin Dells Part One: Winding UpRead More

Family Adventures at Kentucky Science Center

I need to make a confession. I went somewhere I wasn’t supposed to go. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And, given the chance, I’d go again. Technically, it was okay for me to be in the… …“Science in Play” exhibit at the Kentucky Science Center. But, it was designed for someone else. Someone much younger – […]

June 17, 2014Comments Off on Family Adventures at Kentucky Science CenterRead More

Little Moments Add Up to Big Fun in Florida

When you live in this region of the country, chances are good you’ve vacationed in Florida. After awhile, you begin to take it for granted. To keep that from happening during my family’s last trip, I decided to focus on the little moments of the trip, not just the big ones (such as visiting the […]

Little Moments Add Up to Big Fun in Florida

June 17, 2014Comments Off on Little Moments Add Up to Big Fun in FloridaRead More

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