Simsbury CT is a cute small town perfect for a day trip from New York City or anywhere in New York State. They are celebrating their 350th Birthday so its a great time to visit. It’s located about 1.5 hrs from Albany, NY and a little over 2 hours from NYC. Curtis Park is wonderful…
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Portland Maine 1-Day Itinerary and Tips
This Portland Maine 1-Day Itinerary is based on a day we spent in Portland, ME. Morning We spent the morning at the Maine Wild Life Park. While we were able to see Moose which we were excited to see, overall we were disappointed. The Park is small and spread out so it requires a lot…
Acadia National Park 1 – 3 Day Itinerary and Tips
Acadia National Park Itinerary helps you plan 1-3 days in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The jam-packed itinerary can also be spread out over more days. Acadia National Park is a wonderful place for families to explore the outdoors. National Parks have a wonderful Junior Rangers Program that provides educational activities within the Park….
Maine Family Experience: Timber Tina’s Lumberjack Experience & The Great Maine Lumberjack Show
Maine Family Experience: Timber Tina’s Lumberjack Experience & The Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton, ME (near Mt Desert Island) is a wonderful fun-filled affordable experience. It is an amazing value. Where can you get a private experience for your family for $100 or less? Learn to log roll, axe throw and saw just like…
Budget Travel to Cape Cod with Kids Planning Guide
Budget Travel to Cape Cod with Kids. Believe it or not, we just completed Our cheapest vacation ever and it was to Cape Cod, MA. We spend just under $10 at an ice cream shop and gas money. Basically a FREE weekend Getaway thanks to 2 credit cards. Budget Travel to Cape Cod with Kids…
Great Hiking and Kayaking Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes Park
Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY is the smallest of 5 lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. It is free to park (unlike the main entrance where the long pond is) and has a dirt boat launch ideal for kayaks and canoes. Grafton Lakes State Park is a great place to kayak as…
Thompson’s Lake State Park, NY
Thompson’s Lake State Park NY Address Thompson’s Lake State Park NY68 Thompson’s Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompson’s Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’s a short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including the Wild Play Ropes course, where there are…
Wild Play High Ropes Course & Ziplines Thacher State Park
High Ropes Course that’s “Adventure activities of every intensity! 15 ziplines, 60 aerial games, and a 40ft jump.“~ Wild Play at Thacher Park Minimum age 5 Minimum height: 4’8” (142cm) Maximum weight limit is 300lbs (136kg) Adventure High Ropes Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
Explore From Home: Hawaii
We love Hawaii the food and the vibe it’s wonderful. whether you are preparing for a visit or dreaming of one. Why not explore from home: Hawaii. Food I love trying new food and trying to get my kids to try it. It’s part of our travel experience. The great thing about being home is…
Budget Activities: The Best Capital Region Farms with Kids
You can enjoy budget activities at the Best Hudson Valley Farms with Kids, which can be found in the Capital Region. Farms have so much to offer. Often people associate visiting farms in the fall for Fall Harvest, apple and pumpkin picking and all that Family fun Fall Activities that are offered, but Spring and…