This weekend, we took a family trip to the North Carolina Zoo. Keep reading for zoo travel tips and our thoughts about this convenient, kid-friendly …
A Family Trip to the Zoo
Adventures Near Charlotte
For Labor Day weekend, we went west to Carowinds, an amusement park just outside Charlotte, NC. We also found a few dog-friendly hiking spots. Where …
Aiken and the Ocean
We almost stayed home this weekend. We were worried about flooded roads, setting up in pouring rain, and power outages. I’m so glad we went …
A Rare Trip North
We don’t often drive north. When we do, Virginia is about as far as we go. Between the potholes and the inevitable traffic, the roads …
Welcome to the Family, Aiken!
This camping trip was a special one. Not because of the destination, but because of the company. We welcomed Aiken to the family last week, …
Rivers and Roller Coasters
This weekend we took a quick trip to Virginia. In this post, we’ll tell you about a scenic, dog-friendly hike, review Richmond North/Kings Dominion KOA, …
Walking Distance to the Beach!
Yes, we’ve already written a post about Myrtle Beach (two in fact). However, this trip was shorter and was all about the state park. Read …
One Weekend; Two Zoos
This is the first trip we’ve taken without Max, so everyone is feeling a little out of sorts. We explored some new hiking trails, walked …
They Are Never with Us Long Enough
We knew it was coming. You were almost 14 years old. You were recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Knowing that didn’t make it any easier to …
New Adventures at Jordan Lake
We’ve been to Jordan Lake multiple times (one day I’ll count). This time we tried something new and found kid-friendly and dog-friendly hiking options less …