Pop a Squat in Union Square and Take in Some Cinema!   Summer is upon us.  One of my favorite family-friendly summer experiences is taking in a movie under the stars.  Both locals and travelers...

A Shot From the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition in 2007! A few years back, I took my small little family to what was the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition, held yearly in San Diego.  It was a hot,...

The Space Shuttle Endeavour at The California Science Center!   I would much rather take a stroll through a museum than a hike in the woods.  I love being inspired by art, history, and science- I...

Entertainment for the Whole Family! For just over 40 years, the Northwest Folklife Festival has been celebrating cultural and artistic expression in the Pacific Northwest.  The annual four-day...

Explore All Things Boston Sports!   Considering the horrors that struck Boston less than one month ago, Boston could use a sports related morale boost. If you find yourself heading to the Boston...

Break From the Beach for Some Brain Tanning! The largest collection of Hawaiian artifacts can be found at the Bishop Museum, just west of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.  If you are looking to explore...

Get Your Educainment On! Featuring a vivid collection of the 160-year-history of Chinese Americans, the MOCA (Museum of Chinese in America) is a fascinating cultural stop for families of all ages in...

The Cenote Dzitnup!   With a peninsula that originated underwater, and numerous underwater rivers that still flow beneath the surface of Cancun and its neighboring cities, the area is ripe with...

 A Shot of a Lion in the Woodland Park Zoo! I love taking my kids to the zoo.  I know that not everyone is in the same opinion, but it is honestly one of my all-time-favorite family...

Get Techie! In the heart of the Silicon Valley, just south of San Francisco, where many of the world's most famous electronic must-haves got their start, The Tech Museum of Innovation offers...

Scene From the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival!   The plentiful Orlando sunshine offers plants, flowers, and trees plenty of photosynthesis love.  Take advantage of this natural...

There are so many ways to enjoy New Orleans in the summer, and culturally as well. The city produces a variety of entertainment options from walking tours to gallery exhibits to song and dance. Here are a few...

Montezuma Castle! Exploring ancient dwellings from the past can be an exciting and fun family activity.  Ancient ruins can be found throughout the entire state of Arizona, but these covered in this...

'Frederick Douglas' in Action!   Take your kids on a living history walking tour in Boston.  The Black Heritage Trail runs 1.6 miles and gives visitors a historic perspective into the lives of...