I’m excited to share my 5 day Glacier National Park itinerary. I’ve been to Glacier NP and Yellowstone more than any other National Parks, so have 30+ years of experience hiking… Read More

Clearly I’m all about not spending all my time on the Las Vegas Strip, so of course I’m going to tell you to take time to explore outside of downtown Vegas. There are cool museum… Read More

I’ve never been a big fan of Las Vegas for lots of reasons, but I’ve finally had a fun visit that WASN’T all casinos. Las Vegas for the non-gambler actually is really fun a… Read More

The Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona is an icon on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s been open since 1968 and has staying power, even if it’s in need of a renovation (happening now… Read More

If you’ve never been before, then you’ll need an Acadia National Park itinerary. We’ve got you covered with a three day plan for seeing the most popular spots in Acadia NP… Read More

I’ve been excited about doing an UnCruise in Hawaii for a long time and we’ve finally completed our sailing from the Big Island to Molokai. It was incredible and I am excited to… Read More

One of my favorite parts of being a blogger is getting to go out into the world and explore, capturing beautiful photographs as I go. The bulk of my job though comes in the writing and web p… Read More

I first heard of UnCruise in 2016 and have wanted to do a sailing ever since. Well, we finally have gotten to have an UnCruise adventure and it was truly remarkable. It was unlike any sort o… Read More

The King Kamehameha Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii is the most centrally located, epically placed hotel on the Kona Coast. We’ve been to the Big Island many ti… Read More

Ireland is a popular destination for Americans to visit when they’re tracing their roots, but it’s also just a fun and beautiful place to visit with kids! As we dig into what mak… Read More

I love talking about Hawaii because it’s such a different place from the mainland USA, and island hopping is a great way to see the islands. Having spent so much time on the different… Read More

When people ask about paddling spots, particularly when they’re looking for cool kayaking trails, we often point them to mellow rivers or interesting lakeshores. On Florida’s Gul… Read More

Clear kayaking on the Florida Gulf Coast is becoming more and more popular, and now there are several places to do clear kayaks from Naples up to the start of the Panhandle. We’ve done… Read More

I go to New York City every year and usually visit alone, but I’m NEVER doing that again. Doing NYC with a pre-teen is actually one of the most fun travel experiences I’ve had. W… Read More

Not all of us love the great outdoors, and not all of us love sleeping in it. Glamourous Camping, aka Glamping, has become a trend over the last few years for those who want to get in touch… Read More

We get to visit Hawaii more often than most, and for that we’re really grateful. Visiting Hawaii as an LGBTQ family has always been a very welcoming experience. Whether we’re exp… Read More

We visit art museums whenever we can, and the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland is a favorite of ours. It’s an easy spot to visit, appreciate a whole lot of Maine art. The Farnsworth Art M… Read More

One of the most popular places or topics we write about is Olympic National Park. We’ve created so many articles and shared so much because it’s a dream destination for so many… Read More

Writing a book is a major undertaking (I’ve done it twice and have more in the works) and it’s also a life dream for many. Angie Orth, our good friend and fellow traveler has com… Read More

I love our hometown, but if I had to pick a new place to live, there are so many things to do in Pensacola, Florida and its islands that we would move there in a heartbeat. That’s not… Read More

When I was first asked to visit Pensacola, Florida I didn’t know what to expect. Being very close to the FL/AL border and very near some towns that aren’t known for being very we… Read More

Even though our visits to Maine are mostly hiking and visiting lighthouses on the coast, there’s a lot more to do for kids, including Funtown and Splashtown in Saco, south of Portland… Read More

The absolute highlight of being on Maui is visiting Haleakala National Park with kids. This unique park is so completely different from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or Mount Rainier Nation… Read More

Not everyone grows up traveling the world. I certainly didn’t, and I think it’s safe to say that most of us living in the USA didn’t get to venture from North America until… Read More

Visiting Maui is a bucket list trip for a lot of people, and then there are those that have been visiting and returning to Maui continually since they were kids. We enjoy Maui too, but diffe… Read More

The Bahamas are so close to Florida that they are many people’s first taste of international travel. It’s an easy destination to visit, short travel time, and it’s a beauti… Read More

Arizona is awesome for a road trip. You might not immediately think of exploring the desert as an epic destination, but if you can visit in the winter, you’ll fall in love. We complete… Read More

Where to begin?! Glacier Country, Montana is always fun and interesting, but you should hear our youngest talk about it. In this episode of 2TravelDads Podcast we’ve got Elliott, our 8… Read More

I’ve learned a lot about travel over the years and for me it’s second nature… but that is NOT the case for tons of people. In this podcast episode we’ve got our frie… Read More

It might actually be true that I travel more with my best friend than I do with my husband or kids… I can neither confirm or deny this, but I can tell you that traveling with my best… Read More

We are all about finding happiness and joy in life, for our family and for ourselves. This means something different for everyone, but for us and for our friends Tammilee and John, this mean… Read More

Glacier National Park is an icon on Montana, and you’ll be surprised about the fun things to do all around the park. Whether you’re interesting in hiking or if you need more acce… Read More

Visiting Glacier National Park is always fun and beautiful. It’s one of the most interesting National Parks in the West, and is easy to get to from the main interstate across the USA:… Read More

Visiting Glacier National Park is a special experience and staying at the Belton Chalet in West Glacier just adds to it. One of the original Great Northern Railway hotels, the Belton Chalet… Read More

For all the times we’ve been to Glacier National Park and the surrounding area, it still never gets old. Kayaking in Glacier National Park is a great way to experience the park’s… Read More

Wyoming and Montana are two of our favorite states to explore, and there some some beautiful spots to paddle. Kayaking in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is pretty epic and not too diff… Read More

I nearly moved to Missoula, Montana 20+ years ago and have gone through many times since, finding fun things to do and enjoying the gateway to much of Montana. Driving to Glacier National Pa… Read More

Blue Spring State Park is our most common activity with friends visiting us, and it’s the best place to see manatees in Florida near Orlando or Daytona Beach.  Florida has over 10… Read More

Visiting the Puget Sound area can mean so many things, from planning a trip to Seattle to kayaking in Bellingham and Whatcom County. If you venture north, nearly to the Canadian border on th… Read More

With each visit, we fall in love with the Hawaiian Islands a little more. There are only few places on Earth as beautiful as Hawaii, and kayaking in Hawaii is an experience like no other. Oa… Read More

One of the highlights of visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is experiencing the lava glow at night. But how does a normal person without fancy equipment photograph it? Well, we’ve… Read More

Have you ever wanted to see what’s happening inside the earth below your feet? Being a total geology geek I have always wanted to and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was an amazing firs… Read More

Mobile, Alabama is a magical city. A lot of people don’t think of Mobile when they picture the beautiful, wrought iron balconies towns of the South, but Mobile AL is gorgeous and a mus… Read More

We love spending time in California’s Sierras, the mountains in the eastern part of the state. This area includes Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Lakes and more. Kayaking i… Read More

Wisconsin is a beautiful state and with each trip back we find new, fun things to do. Kayaking in Door County and the Green Bay area are great activities for spring through fall. The peninsu… Read More

Kayaking in the Adirondacks is a special and unique experience to enjoy in Upstate New York. A state known for the Fingerlakes and Catskills, there’s so much more to explore when you g… Read More

Kayaking in Skagit County is so much fun. We love spending time here, just north of Seattle because it’s got the small town vibe and rural sights and it’s only a short drive from… Read More

Kayaking around the Seattle Area is a great way to experience the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in Seattle and on the Olympic Peninsula, I can say that the best way to get outdoors and fall… Read More

The island of Kauai is the only place in the gorgeous state of Hawaii that has navigable rivers besides the Wailuku River in Hilo on the Big Island. In open water, a paddle along the rugged… Read More

Just across the Puget Sound from Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula is an easy getaway from the Seattle Metropolitan area, either for a day trip or a weekend. If you’re traveling from East… Read More

Southern California kayaking might not be on your travel plan, but it’s a thing and it’s a fun change to the usual SoCal vacation plan. San Diego County’s unique climate an… Read More

Kayaking in the Tri Cities wine country of Washington State is a fun and VERY DIFFERENT sort of paddling adventure. The cities of Pasco, Richland and Kennewick are at the center of the regio… Read More

St Augustine is full of historic sites and unique museums downtown, but you’ve got to pop over to Anastasia Island for one of the most iconic sights in town: the St Augustine Lighthous… Read More

Living in St Augustine Beach, the most common questions we get are all about where the beach access points and parking are. So how do you get to enjoy the beautiful, sandy beaches of Saint A… Read More

OMG, the Fountain of Youth in St Augustine is both hilarious and awesome. It’s one of our most popular tourist attractions and I’ll tell you why in a minute. If you’re plan… Read More

I love all of the nature surrounding us here in St Augustine. The GTM Research Reserve is one of our favorite places to enjoy our local wildlife and have some, surprisingly, unusual experien… Read More

So, you know that we had the most amazing time sailing from Split to Dubrovnik with Med Sailing Holidays, well after we made our final port, we took some extra time to explore King’s L… Read More

Being less common to visit on a trip to Hawaii than Oahu or Maui, off the beaten path Kauai is still quiet and beautiful; nearly untouched in places. These unique things to do will ensure a… Read More

A Canadian bucket list item for many is an adventure to Banff and Canmore in Alberta. Whether it’s a part of a Canadian Rockies road trip or an addition to the beautiful train journey… Read More

Wouldn’t it be great if all travel all the time went exactly as planned and the weather was always perfect? Yeah, but that doesn’t always happen. We did Dubrovnik, Croatia in the… Read More

Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park is a great summer activity. These are the best hikes with kids or for a reasonable challenge. From Paradise to Sunrise, Ohanapecosh to Lake Mowich, grea… Read More

Family friendly Willamette Valley wineries abound and make for a great day trip or weekend getaway from Portland. Add a few before or after your Oregon Coast Road Trip or before you do the O… Read More

Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore is a truly unique and amazing experience. Most people haven’t even heard of it, and those that have likely haven’t gotten to explore… Read More

You need cold treats and desserts in Savannah. I’ll be the first to say that Savannah is the summer is a blistering, moist, stank city, but I LOVE IT. The humidity and often stagnant a… Read More

Savannah might not strict you as a great hub for Asian restaurants, but there are some really good, unique Asian and fusion kitchens here. From sushi bars to Anime décor ramen shops… Read More

With the US / Canadian border open again, it’s time to start planning another trip up to Vancouver Island! There are so many great things to do in Victoria with kids or just as adults… Read More

The Historic and Victorian Districts of Savannah offer visitors a variety of luxury hotels and inns to choose from. If you’re trying to find a historic hotel with southern charm or a c… Read More

I’m pretty sure that most people leave Savannah talking about all the food they ate and the historic sites they visited. There is a lot of good food, and a surprising amount of Italian… Read More

When people think of Florida, they might not automatically think about kayaking.  As it turns out, there are over 1200 miles of coastline stretching along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gul… Read More

Road tripping through Florida is amazing for so many reasons, one of which is the endless list of kayaking spots in South Florida. Varying from state parks to overlooked rivers, and even sub… Read More

We really do have the most epic and diverse landscape here in Washington (or they do, I guess since we moved). We’ve put together 10 beautiful scenic drives in Washington state that yo… Read More

Kayaking in the 10,000 Islands of Everglades National Park is really remarkable. You don’t have to see all 10K of them to have an awesome experience, but getting out into the start of… Read More

Cape Disappointment State Park is NOT a disappointment at all! You’ll love this place, as it’s great for hiking, biking, scenic views and lighthouses. We’ve got tips for vi… Read More

Having lived several places around Alaska, I know that every day and every experience brings something different. Kayaking on the Kennicott glacial lake at Wrangell-St Elias National Park is… Read More

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is located in Key Largo, the largest of the Florida Keys. The park is best known for its underwater beauty, and it offers a variety of activities for bot… Read More

The Florida Keys in summer are toasty, but are still a very popular vacation destination. Known for their beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and laid-back atmosphere summer brings visi… Read More

Birdwatching in the Florida Keys is one of my favorite things to do when we’re visiting. I’m the only one in our family that really gets into it, but the wildlife in the Florida… Read More

Our family has done so many trips through the West over the years, and the Wyoming vacation is always a favorite pick! From vacations to stops while moving across the country to focusing on… Read More

The Historic District of Savannah is so interesting and fun to explore. Stretching from River Street to Jones Street, it’s full of beautiful squares and historic homes. There are loads… Read More

Spending so much time up there, we for sure have our favorite squares in Savannah. These small parks, the Squares, are WHY Savannah is famous and what give the city both its charm and fantas… Read More

Savannah is known for its beautiful live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, the perfect fountain in Forsyth Park, and of course, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Even if you haven&rsqu&hell…Read More

When people are playing tourist with us in Savannah, we always bring them to Bonaventure Cemetery. It’s one of the great icons of Savannah and in general, it’s a quiet and beauti… Read More

I love spending the day at Fort Pulaski National Monument. Our kids always have a great time and when people visit us in Savannah, it’s always on our history itinerary of Georgia. Fort… Read More

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah is one of the best living history experiences in the South. While it was a US Army fort initially, it became a Confederate fort during the Civil War, changing ha… Read More

Savannah is full of museums and historic sites, but if you’re looking for art, there is a cluster in the Historic District that you cannot miss: the Telfair Museums. Consisting of the… Read More

We love visiting Botanical Gardens, from the Florida Keys to here in Maine. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are a beautiful blend of horticulture, nature and art. Located in Boothbay, th… Read More

Key West is such a cool city. Yes, it’s a city, it’s a small town, it’s its own republic. When you complete the Miami to Key West drive you are rewarded with one of the mos… Read More

One of the best parts about summer is the warm weather and somewhat carefree attitude everyone seems to carry. The first couple of weeks, the heat isn’t so bad. If you’re in west… Read More

The Lightner Museum is such a gem for being in our small, beautiful city of St Augustine, Florida. Visiting St Augustine means that everywhere you go, you’ll be surrounded by history… Read More

I love vintage motels, especially when they’ve gotten a makeover and become something kitschy and awesome, just like The Local St Augustine. It’s pink, it’s fresh, and it&r&hell…Read More

There are so many places for kayaking on the Georgia Coast, especially near Savannah. It’s not the whitewater you get when you’re kayaking in Idaho or the serene mountain lakes o… Read More

Wildlife in Maine is such an adventure to look for. We love seeing our neighborhood manatees where we’re home in Florida, but what we do not have are puffins, moose and all sorts of ot… Read More

The Harraseeket Inn in Freeport is such a delightful place to stay. Located not too far north of Portland, Maine it’s a great home base for either a few days of a summer road trip or i… Read More

Whoopie pies are a beloved dessert in Maine that has become an iconic symbol of the state. I absolutely love them because they’re great on the go and they don’t have to be eaten… Read More

We love to find places that everybody talks about but nobody knows the cool stuff you can do there.  One such place is Palm Springs, California.  I mean, everybody goes there for a… Read More

Are you planning a family vacation to Key West? If so, you’re in for a treat! With its history, diverse culture, easy-access beaches (limited as they may be), and unique attractions, K… Read More

Forsyth Park is the heartbeat of Savannah, Georgia and is full of fun things to do and great events. We spend a lot of time at Forsyth Park since we have a vacation rental in Savannah at the… Read More

When you’re visiting Key West, you want to stay somewhere that’s low key and pleasant to return to each night. The 24 North Hotel is right next door to the Gates Hotel Key West… Read More

The Gates Hotel in Key West is a great budget option for staying in the city. Key West hotels tend to be a lot pricier than people expect, so finding an option that is good for a family vaca… Read More

We love spending time in Maine and really enjoy visiting in summer months. Winter in Maine is fun and beautiful, but such a different vibe, and if you’re not into the cold and snow, ma… Read More