Portland, Oregon has gone through its share of changes. Much like San Francisco and the Beat Generation of the 60s and 70s, there is a notion surrounding Portland – a perception – often depicted in the extreme with shows like “Portlandia,” where tired, yearning masses of the young and restless seem find their way to the burgeoning shores of the city and live out their laissez-faire lifestyles.
Whether it is a short trip to the grocery store, a one-tank road trip or traveling across the country for a destination vacation, the safety of our children is a constant among all the possible variables on the itinerary.
Dreaming about taking a dip? Are the kids still sporting their floaties wishing they could get in one last swim? Don’t fret… just because Jack Frost has arrived doesn’t mean you can’t catch a wave! Check out Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Think beach vacations are only for summer fun?! Wrong! AKA Mom discovered a few hidden treasures that will have you pulling out your calendar and planning your next fall weekend getaway!
National Museum Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 with more than 1400 museums across the country offering free admission for two, as long as you print out a Museum Day ticket from the website. The program is spearheaded by Smithsonian magazine – Smithsonian museums are always free – to encourage awareness of museums around the country.
As a seasoned traveler, Daddy Nickell knows how stressful it can be to voyage with small children. Don’t get caught up in the stress this year, follow these tried and true tips for ensuring easy travel with your kids for Spring Break, summer and beyond.
