Family Travel
An Idyllic Winter Getaway at Crooked River Lodge
Spring may be rapidly approaching but, in Michigan, winter still has a firm hold and this is perfect if you are not quite over your love of snow and related activities. Like us. Every trip we take to our new love, Michigan, we learn more about this amazing state, the scenic towns, and the wonderful … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Starfish and Sea Anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon
Tom is usually the photographer, but I actually got this shot of starfish and see anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon when I wandered down to the beach alone one evening. Pin It
Pin ItGetaway to “The Land of the Sky” – Asheville, North Carolina
In 1876, author Frances Tiernan wrote a book called “The Land of the Sky.” Located between the soaring Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this moniker was adopted as Asheville, North Carolina’s nickname and is still used today. Our first visit to The Land of the Sky was actually a happy accident. On … Continue reading
Pin ItLearning to Ski at Crystal Mountain
Last winter, we visited Michigan for the very first time and fell in love. In love with the astonishingly beautiful snow which I’m sure gets really old to those who live there and have to shovel their driveways and scrape their cars but we ADORED, in love with the friendly people, and in … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Multnomah Falls
We saw a lot of waterfalls in Oregon, but this was one of the most spectacular. Pin It
Pin ItGetaway to Music City: Nashville, Tennessee
If you are in the mood for a little country music along with great food, fabulous hotels and truly friendly people, there is no better place for a little getaway than Nashville, Tennessee. The expansive Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center was our first stop in Nashville and it is the perfect place to stay, … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Cannon Beach Tide Pool
Tide pool on Cannon Beach.
The Classy Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon
Classy. Classy, classy, classy. This was our first impression of the beautiful Benson Hotel, the last stop in our whirlwind tour of Oregon before we headed out on our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. We pulled up in front of this luxurious downtown location and fell in love. Conveniently … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Fort Clatsop
I love this photo from Fort Clatsop as it really makes you think about the settlers on the Oregon Trail. Pin It
Pin ItCruise Tour on the Rum Runner II in Newport, Rhode Island
Since Newport, Rhode Island is an island (news to us until we actually visited), one of the best ways to see the place is from the water. A cruise tour with Classic Cruises of Newport was the way we accomplished this and it was one of the highlights of our visit. We did spend a little time … Continue reading
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