We knew going into our stay in Washington D.C. that we wanted to spend a day at Mt. Vernon, home to George Washington. What we didn’t know was that we’d end up taking a 10 mile bike ride out to Virginia to get there! The simple google search tours to mt.vernon yielding bus, boat or bike […]
The Arlington National Cemetery was high on my husband and my list to see again. It is such a remarkable place that leaves me sad, inspired and speechless each time I visit. We weren’t sure how the kids would respond to this very mature topic. They each were affected in different ways to the immense […]
We had two experiences I would highly recommend to everyone with kids or without, get on a bike. It’s such a fun way to see a city, any city, but D.C. in particular. This tour with Capital City Bike Tours was no exception. We met our guide at the office, got fitted for our bikes […]
Washington D.C. is one city on travel bucket lists for many American families. One of those places that parents love to explore with their kids especially those of middle school age where U.S. History is a part of their curriculum. For us, we felt that bucket list desire, but it was a little more personal than […]
I first visited Washington, D.C. as a sophomore in high school. I spent the summer traveling the U.S. with 95 other teens and our courageous chaperones. This adventure may have been the inspiration for a lifelong love of travel. I remember seeing The National Mall for the first time like it were yesterday. Now, with children […]
Hiking is one of my most favorite things to do and lucky for me living in California, there is always a trail to discover. The hike from Muir Woods to Stinson Beach is especially spectacular. I love the mix of terrain you traverse as you walk through Muir Woods up to the summit and […]
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than one seeks. – John Muir Muir Woods There was a time in our family life when little moments together were easy to come by. When we had Saturdays free to play and explore and nap times which offered quiet time at home. When my oldest […]