We are all used to traveling to get to a destination. It is a change of mindset to think of the journey as the destination. Though toddlers are especially goodRead More
How to Combat “I’m Bored” When Hiking With Kids
How to Get Credit for “People Walking”
My introduction to Volkssmarsching (literally, people walking) occurred while staying with friends in Germany. This was a common weekend activity for our friends. The day started with looking upRead More
Beautiful Vistas in Valley Forge
Valley Forge National Historic Park is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Unlike other historic military sites, the Valley Forge Encampment was not the location of any battles. ItRead More
Ricketts Glen Is a Gem in the Endless Mountains
Ricketts Glen State Park, in the Endless Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, is a popular recreation spot year round. Home to 22 named waterfalls, as well as numerous other trails andRead More
A Multitude of Things to See and Do on the Chesapeake
My husband learned about Elk Neck State Park in central Maryland from a co-worker shortly after we starting taking camping trips with our family. We have since been back andRead More
Who Wants to Take a Walk on The Appalachian Trail?
Now the Appalachian Trail (AT) may seem like an unusual travel destination to some, but the trail has a mystique that calls to thousands each year. The 75-year-old trail, aRead More