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6 Spring Break Getaways for Your Family

By Jody Halsted February 20, 2018

Bronc Riding at the National Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth

This post contains affiliate links and a product review. Please know that I only share products that I personally use and really like. Purchases made through this website do not cost you extra, but they do help support the maintenance of Family Rambling. With cabin fever really beginning to set in, it’s no wonder that many families […]

14 Comments · Filed Under: Eastern US, Family Travel, Midwest, South, Travel, USA, Western US · Tagged With: Boston, Fun for Kids, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Texas, Travel Resources

So Much Family Fun in Grapevine, Texas!

By Jody Halsted July 27, 2016

Pioneer Jail on Historic Main Street in Grapevine, Texas.

When visiting north Texas it’s tempting to head directly for the large cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. And while we have much love for the ‘everything’s bigger in Texas’ mentality we always navigate – whether in our car or RV- to the historic town of Grapevine. In this article for Kids are a Trip I […]

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A Perfect Day in Fort Worth

By Jody Halsted April 19, 2016

Fabulous Cowgirl Hats, Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth, Texas, quickly became one of my favorite cities to visit.  Filled with history, culture, terrific food and loads of family friendly activities, we look forward to every visit. A perfect day in Fort Worth begins just after breakfast with a visit to Forest Park.  A beautiful, mature parkland nestled along the Trinity River, this […]

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Road Trip Food! 5 Restaurants That Are Worth The Stop

By Jody Halsted February 18, 2016

Dining at Pops on Route 66 in Oklahoma. Road Trip Food. 5 restaurants that are worth the stop.

Road trip food – it’s what makes those long drives bearable. But not just any food will do. It needs to be epic, worth the stop in both ambiance and flavor. In our years of criss-crossing the US we’ve found a few restaurants that are worth a return visit – or even a detour from our route! This […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Camping & RVing, Clips, Driving, Midwest, South · Tagged With: good food, restaurants, road trip

Tracking Dinosaurs in Texas

By Jody Halsted June 16, 2015

Dinosaur tracks, and a not-so-friendly snake at Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose, Texas.

I’m always amazed what I ‘discover’ in places I though I knew. Like Texas. It’s a huge state, but I’ve been through much of it. So how did I miss the fact that, just an hour southwest of Fort Worth, you can follow the paths of dinosaurs in Texas? Following Dinosaur Tracks in Texas Published by […]

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RVing in Louisiana and Texas – Our Big Spring Trip

By Jody Halsted May 21, 2015

Hunting shells on Holly Beach along the Creole nature Trail near Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Since buying our RV last spring we have created a tradition of taking a big spring trip. Two years makes a tradition, right? This year we had to travel to Florida to pick up R’Velle from the consignment company that cared for her over the winter before setting off on our trip. Then we set […]

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Christmas is Bigger in Texas

By Jody Halsted January 8, 2015

Merry Madagascar at the Gaylord Texan

The popular saying is that ‘everything is bigger in Texas’. While that may not be universally true, I can tell you from experience that Christmas is bigger in Texas! Celebrating Christmas in Grapevine Texas is an unforgettable way to kick off the season – or to end it before the reality of school and work […]

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Family Activities Light Up New Orleans at Christmas

By Jody Halsted December 29, 2014

Forget what you think you know about New Orleans! Just a block off infamous Bourbon Street, New Orleans is a wonderful, inviting, family friendly city! Things to Do for Christmas with Kids in New Orleans Published by Minitime There is no doubt that New Orleans is a city that knows how to celebrate – and […]

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Flying Over Palo Duro Canyon

By Jody Halsted May 1, 2014

Few realize there is a big canyon in Texas. In fact, Palo Duro Canyon, just 30 minutes outside Amarillo, is the second largest canyon in the US. And it is stunning. Capitol Peak in Palo Duro Canyon   Dozens of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails cross the stunning terrain. As you rise with the […]

10 Comments · Filed Under: South, Texas, USA ·

Roadside Curiosities: Alabama’s Coon Dog Cemetery

By Tonya Prater April 29, 2014

Not only is the Key Underwood Coon Dog Cemetery the first of its kind, it remains the only final resting place of this special dog breed in the world. What began as one owner’s attempt to memorialize his best friend has grown to include a graveyard full of beloved hounds as unique as the creatures […]

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