There is so much to do in Cape Cod on a Budget. 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. Thanks to…
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Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY
Mill Pond is the smallest of 5 lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. It is free to park (unlike the main entrance where long pond is) and has a dirt boat launch ideal for kayaks and canoes. Getting There Use the address Mill Pond Parking, Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton, NY in google maps. If…
Thompsons Lake State Park, NY
Address68 Thompsons Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompsons Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’sa short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including Wild Play Ropes course, where there’s wonderful views, Hiking trails and a ropes course. If you are camping for…
Wild Play at Thacher Park
“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) 2 – 3 hours to complete Adventure Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
Exploring From Home: Hawaii
Food Poke: Shoyu Ahi Poke, spicy Ahi poke, Tako Poke, Poke Bowls Kalua pork Lami Lami Garlic shrimp Plate Masubu Adobo pork (one of my favorite items at the ABC store in Hawaii) Loco moco Shoyu Chicken mac salad (typical plate lunch side) Kalbi Teriyaki Beef Malasadas Dole Whips (adults can add rum) Mai Tai (adult…
Capital District Area Farms in the Spring and Summer
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 Summer are also a Great time to visit farms. Baby Animal Days Baby Animal Days are my favorite time to visit farms. Infact we have visited both…
Why you should visit Albany-New York’s Capital
Most visitors to New York State Head to the City. Some visit long Island other’s head to the Adirondacks or the Finger lakes. New York is an amazing State to visit with diverse areas. But believe it or not there’s a lot to do and see In New York’s Capital- Albany. Best of All it’s…
Florida on a Budget With Kids
We pretty much spent our entire vacation budget on our South Africa Trip in February and our Northern Europe Cruise in June. So I am trying to be creative with the small remaining budget so that we can enjoy a few more trips this year. We were lucky to be able to utilize Points and…
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Review and Tips
Bonita Springs, Florida Visited January 2020 Airport: Southwest Florida International Airport, Ft Myers Overview The Hyatt Regency is located in Bonita springs about 20 minute Drive from Southwest Florida International Airports. It’s a beautiful resort with a great pool complex, kids activities daily and lots of wild life to spot. It’s a great resort for…
Disneyland and Aulani Combo Trip
Disneyland California and Aulani Resort combo is the perfect vacation. Our family are big Disney fans and Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit so combing the 2 is pretty much the perfect vacation for us. We have visited Disneyland and Hawaii as a combo vacation 3 times, two included Aulani and 2…