By Julie Bielenberg “The Outer Banks is a 100-mile long strip of land, often no more than a quarter-mile wide, squeezed between the ocean and intercoastal waterways. Most people rent vacation homes for long summer weekends to enjoy the relaxing beach atmosphere. The flora and fauna is quite unique due to the huge estuary. There are lighthouses to explore […]
By Julie Bielenberg Southport, North Carolina: “The quietest fishing spot” After picking up my mother at the Raleigh airport, we headed due southeast about three hours to the coastal town aptly named Southport. While its sister town Wilmington gets lots of attention, it’s the more quiet and water-rich nature of this town that caught our attention. With a […]
By Julie Bielenberg Beaufort, South Carolina: “The Best Southern Small Town” “It must have been 20 or more years ago that we were there for a spring break. Mom and I booked a trip to Charleston and Savannah, and Beaufort was between the cities. Back when you were kids, we had purchased an old inn book with […]
By Julie Bielenberg Whether it’s the ultimate rock collection, a fishing trip to the Eastern Seaboard’s largest estuary or a Civil War walking tour, the Carolinas will warm you—no matter the season—with history, Southern hospitality, fresh catch and some of the best beaches in the nation. This entire journey really began with my editor and I conversing at […]
By Vicki Little It was an honest mistake. Or two… maybe three honest mistakes. I booked a camping site without realizing how far away it was. And then my husband said he wanted to go anyway because we really needed to get away. The further the better. And when my phone seemed to know the […]
When family time is a must and being out in the nature is an option, throwing in a free day at the National Parks is just icing on the cake. Get out your calendars and mark these dates! The 2015 National Parks Free Entrance Days are: January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 14-16: […]
By Bryn Huntpalmer / The Mother List Dubbed the “outdoor playground of the West” Bend is equally known for its gorgeous views as it is for having more microbreweries per capita than any city in Oregon. If you are looking to getaway to Bend, OR and enjoy family time near the Deschutes River then The Riverhouse Hotel is […]
By Vicki Little There are some well-known tricks for traveling with kids, like planning your route carefully and scheduling for plenty of potty-breaks. But if you are new to the game (or if you are looking for some new tips), there are other things you can do to make the trip easier for you and […]
