Around the US
Vacationing in the USA
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Three fabulous hikes in Zion National Park
There are many beautiful places on the Earth, and Zion National Park in Utah is one of the best. There is something about the contrast of the red rock with the green vegetation that takes my breath away. Because of all this beauty, Zion is a popular Park for visitors. In the year 2000, Zion started using a mandatory bus system to shuttle visitors along Zion Canyon Drive. This system is in effect from March through November. Hint: The bus system is easy to use, as there are only two separate routes. The first bus route is from the nearby town of Springdale to the Zion Park Visitor’s Center. The…
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10 amazing things to do in San Francisco
I absolutely LOVE San Francisco. I love the sea air. I love the bustle. I love the cable cars. I love the wharf. I love all of the touristy places. I could visit San Francisco every single year and not get tired of it. So next time you are there, pick a couple of things that you’ve never tried before, and try them! Note: I don’t earn commission from any links in this post, but I hope they will be helpful to my readers. Cable Cars My absolute favorite thing to do in San Francisco is ride the Cable Cars. There is something so nostalgic and thrilling about them! I…
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Zoo Boise
I was lucky enough to get 3 new grandchildren in the summer of 2018! One of them was born in Boise, where my son lives with his family. I zipped up there at the first sign of labor, and made it in time for this baby! (The last baby came really fast, and I was still an hour out.) Anyway, while I was there, I wanted to do something with the 3 older kids, and the zoo seemed like the perfect trip! The new mama left the hospital after a couple of days, and wanted to come with us. Brave Mama! So we packed up the family and had a…
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National Parks
Since 1872, when Congress established Yellowstone National Park as the first in the nation, Americans have been in love with their National Parks. The National Park service was created on August 25, 1916 to protect the 35 National Parks and Monuments then in existence. Today, there are over 400 areas within the National Park system, including Parks, Monuments, Trails, Heritage areas, and Recreation areas. I grew up in Utah, a state that is home to five beautiful National Parks. I can’t remember a time in my life when my family didn’t visit National Parks during the summer. The National Parks in Utah are all made of gorgeous red rock, but…
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City View Trolley Tour and Harbor Cruise – Boston
We chose a beautiful sunny day for our City View Trolley tour and Harbor Cruise in Boston. Parking was quick and easy at the lot under Boston Common. If you don’t have access to a car, public transportation is a great option. Note: I don’t earn commission from any links in this post, but I hope they will be helpful to my readers. We took a leisurely walk along the edge of the park, stopping at the monument to the founding of Boston. The kids enjoyed running along the walkways as we strolled to our first Trolley stop. There are many places to catch the Trolley in Boston. It is…
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The Freedom Trail – South End
Boston Common is a lovely park, and a great place to either start or end a walk on the Freedom Trail. If you are traveling by car, there is a parking garage under the park. Or public transportation is a great way to get around. The park is large, and has two areas – don’t miss either one! Note: I don’t earn commission from any links in this post, but I hope they will be helpful to my readers. The Freedom Trail is 2.5 miles long, and because we had children with us we decided to see it in two parts. You can read about the North End of the…
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Wheeler Historic Farm
Wheeler Historic Farm is an enjoyable, relaxing place to spend an afternoon! There are no roller coasters or water slides, but plenty of animals, farm equipment, a playground, and grassy areas to play.
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Hogle Zoo
What do children like better than seeing wild animals up close and personal? To imagine themselves on a safari, or as an eagle in a nest? Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City is an adventure in imagination!
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The Freedom Trail – North End
To really get a taste of the history of Boston, we started with the Freedom Trail. For me, the trail conjures up visions of the beginning of the United States of America! For my 7 year old grandson, it seemed like a looong walk. So we compromised; we only walked half of the trail at a time, with plenty of stops along the way. Which is the perfect way to do it anyway – if you rush, you can’t spend time getting to know the history of our nation! When you have finished the North End, you can read my post all about the South End! Note: I don’t earn…
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Lagoon Amusement Park (back in the day)
The Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah that exists today had it’s beginnings on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in 1886, just a couple of miles west of it’s present location. It was called Lake Park Bathing Resort back in the day,
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