Nestled in the heart of the Southern Willamette Valley, Eugene is known as the Emerald City, Silicone Shire, and Track Town USA. Defined by the official motto, “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors,” Eugene is a place known…
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In our many road trip adventures around the United States, I’ve noticed my family consistently loves any attraction, venue, or event having to do with trains and railroads. When they were younger, of course, anything Thomas the Tank Engine captured…
On the far western edge of the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola is a popular destination for many reasons. White sandy beaches draw snowbirds, intercoastal waters teeming with red snapper and grouper lure in the anglers, and a thriving downtown business district entices…
Some of our favorite road trips have been to capital cities. Often presented with a mix of history and social studies, capital city road trips are a civics lesson just waiting to unfold. Olympia was no exception to this trend; with…
One does not arrive in Lubbock, Texas by sheer happenstance. Located on the Southern end of the Great Plains and just below the Texas Panhandle, Lubbock isn’t along any direct routes to major cities or destinations. In other words, if…
For most kids, the highlight of a family vacation is the swimming pool. Whether you’re camping or set up in a five-star hotel, at the end of the day, water can bring together the most bickering siblings and road-weary parents. From…