After our fun learning about Laura Ingalls Wilder in DeSmet, the girls and I headed north- to Aberdeen, South Dakota. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to camp than Wylie Park Campground. Play structures dot the park. This one was just outside our camper – which meant I could watch the girls as […]
Archives for August 2013
Best Attractions in Los Angeles With the Kids
This guest post has been provided by DealChecker.co.uk Most famous as the home of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California has become an increasingly attractive option for family holidays with the kids. From beautiful beaches and stunning mountain ranges to well-known monuments and world-renowned attractions, there are numerous sights and activities to enthral and inspire children of all […]
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas has Texas Sized Treats for Everyone
Texas is known for a lot of things and nothing describes the passion of a Texan the way football, fried food and trucks do. The State Fair of Texas in Dallas’ Fair Park has been in existence since 1886 and boasts the largest annual attendance in the United States with an estimated 2.5 million to […]
Finding Laura Ingalls Wilder in DeSmet, South Dakota – #igtravelthursday
Five of the eight books Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote for the Little House series were written about her life in and around DeSmet, South Dakota. Since reading the books together – and my eldest daughter re-reading them on her own – my girls have wanted to see where Laura lived. So, we began our homeschool […]
Of Kids and Waterparks
Back before we had kids, my husband and I took his 11-year-old nephew on a road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. We saw incredible sights… Devils Tower, Little Big Horn, Mount Rushmore, Wall Drug… but his favorite part of the trip? The hotel swimming pools. Really??? Doug and I were astounded and were […]
Iowa State Fair Tips – #igtravelthursday
It’s State Fair time in Iowa (really one of the best state fairs in the country- it’s even listed in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die). During our recent (yes, annual) visit, I made sure to send out images of my top tips for visiting the Iowa State Fair. If you have the Iowa […]
The Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri
The Missouri State Fair dates back to 1901, when the tradition was putting your best against your neighbor’s best, the battle of who has the best farm and deserves bragging rights. To this day, the Missouri State Fair is based around agriculture and Missouri’s rich farmland; you can see anything from the best of Missouri […]
What’s New at the Iowa State Fair 2013
I don’t know about you, but I love the Iowa State Fair! And I look forward to all the new food and attractions every year. If this is your first time visiting the Iowa State Fair with children, you’ll want to be sure to read my tips to see why you should pack swimsuits […]
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Flight
One of the best ways to prepare your child for a flight is by teaching them as much as possible about the experience. This is not always easy to do, but there are many resources that you can use to help you with the preparation. There are many books that have deal directly with airplanes […]
The Contrasts of Badlands National Park in South Dakota
As we drove along the prairie lined interstate that crosses South Dakota, my eldest daughter asked, “What are the Badlands like?” Doug and I looked at each other, both of us at a loss to describe this area that is neither prairie nor desert canyon, but an interesting mix of both. The best we could […]