On Bored: Traveling With My 15-Year-Old to New York
It began as a joke.
We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the...
Hello, Columbus: A Road Trip to the Heart of It All
Some destinations sell themselves with spectacle. Columbus, Ohio, takes a quieter approach. Ohio is known as “the heart of it all,” and at the...
Celebrating America’s 250th as a Family
By Kris Ann Valdez
Cities across the U.S. are preparing for once-in-a-generation celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, families can experience Revolutionary reenactments, heritage...
Visit Northern Virginia for Dazzling Holiday Lights
If you’re looking for a holiday road trip that blends twinkling lights, seasonal fun and kid-friendly charm, Northern Virginia delivers three standout experiences that...
Have Yourself a Mid-Atlantic Christmas: 10 Destinations That Go All-In on Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and in the Mid-Atlantic, that means more lights, music and holiday spectacle than you can...
5 Ski Resorts for Families
You may be getting your kids ready for school and relishing in the start of fall weather, but winter will creep up faster than...
Wild & Wonderful: 5 Towns to Explore in West Virginia
In West Virginia, there remains something that does not exist in most of the rest of the country, especially in the East: under-traveled beauty....
Bunny Slopes and Green Circles: The 5 Best Beginner Ski Resorts Nearby
There are a lot of lists out there ranking ski resorts. In fact, searching that phrase can reveal too many options for one to...








