Nine years ago my family had our first member, you automatically save 10% every day. As members, staying at a KOA campground makes it an easy choice for my family, especially since they are family-friendly. Camping at KOA Mitchell, South Dakota The first campground we booked was in Mitchell, which you likely know is home…
We planned a trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota with a stop in the Badlands. Originally, we planned on boondocking on “the Wall”. Instead, an intense lightning storm rolled in and helped us change our minds to opt for a stay at the Badlands – White River KOA (Holiday). Knowing that light pollution…
When Maisie was three the only movie we watched was Moana. So when she saw on TikTok that Moana was inspiring the brand new Journey of Water at Epcot, it was first on our list during our upcoming Disney trip which included camping at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. During our Epcot day,…
Swimming at Rainbow Springs was an unexpected event during our visit to this beautiful Florida State Park. My son had two park wishes during our latest visit to Florida: see palm trees and beautiful water. What we didn’t plan on was swimming. We found this special state park, only 20-25 minutes from our lodging at…
My family came across the 15-foot Superman Statue roadside attraction many year years ago. It’s located in the town called Metropolis, Illinois. The town is only a couple of miles off Interstate-24 and is well worth the detour. Look for the water tower as you head south. In past years we’ve browsed the Super Museum,…
Halloween is all month long at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This past October we loaded up our truck and attached our new Airstream International (nicknamed The Blairstream) and trekked from Minnesota down to Florida for a few days of magic. To say we were blown away is an understatement. This campground is…
Margaritaville Lake Resort – Lake of the Ozarks is best described as Missouri meets Key West. The friendly people combined with the lakeside vibe makes for a true family friendly vacation experience. When my nine-year-old daughter heard that Jimmy Buffet died, her first reaction was shock, then she said, “Oh, the people in Missouri must…
Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota is a must-see road trip stop as you’re making your way to or from the Black Hills. You will find food, shopping and plenty of Wall Drug photo ops
My family has been traveling to Marian Shrines for years. Last fall, when my husband had a work trip to Green Bay the kids and I tagged along and ventured to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. This small town is approximately 16 miles Northwest of Green Bay. The…
The Minnesota Ice Castles are back after a year off.