Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States and my husband and kids had never been there so we added it into our Northeast summer road trip itinerary. We picked Bar Harbor as our Maine destination because if it's proximity to Acadia National Park and I can't say enough good things about this vacation spot. I chose Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA as our home base for … [Read more...] about Bar Harbor KOA Near Acadia National Park
National Parks
Moab, Utah: Delicate Arch Hike In Arches National Park
My best friend lives in Utah. I visited her recently and she showed me around Moab, Utah. I packed a suitcase full of layers because I was afraid I would freeze to death in Utah in November. However, we had really beautiful weather. It was cold but very bearable in just jeans, a long sleeve shirt, and sometimes a coat. The hike to the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park made … [Read more...] about Moab, Utah: Delicate Arch Hike In Arches National Park
Reasons To Visit National Parks
Family vacations can be tough these days. Many kids would rather sit at home and be entertained by their technology than pile into the car and take a trip with their parents and siblings. Honestly, who could blame them? Vacations take work, and if they involve driving any large distances in a stuffy automobile, then the destination had better be really amazing to make up for … [Read more...] about Reasons To Visit National Parks
National Geographic Secrets Of The National Parks Book
Have you heard about National Parks Week, which is tied in with Earth Day and happening April 20-28? I found out about it from the National Geographic Society. You see, they have just published SECRETS OF THE NATIONAL PARKS: The Experts' Guide to the Best Experiences Beyond the Tourist Trail (National Geographic, Trade Paperback, April 2, 2013). It is available in bookstores … [Read more...] about National Geographic Secrets Of The National Parks Book