Monocacy National Battlefield: Day Trip with Kids & Junior Ranger Program

January 22, 2017 | by: Fred | Maryland and Surrounding States
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Monocacy at a Glance Location: Frederick, Maryland Stuff to Do: Explore the Battlefield, Visitor Center Museum, NPS Junior Ranger Program, Gift Shop Famous for:  Stalling the Confederacy long enough for the Union to move defenses into place to protect Washington D.C. from siege. Visit Time: Approx. 3 hours if you complete the Junior Ranger Program Total Cost: Free. Monocacy National Battlefield is located in Frederick, Maryland about an hour west of Baltimore and an hour north of Washington D.C. If your family likes…

Bern’s Steakhouse Dinner and Dessert in Tampa, Florida – A Must Try Experience

December 3, 2016 | by: Fred | Unique Experiences
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Bern’s at a Glance Location: Tampa, Florida Trip: Disney Trip, 2016 Web site: Bern’s Steakhouse Claim to Fame: Largest private wine cellar worldwide; Consistently ranked within top 5 steakhouses in the U.S. Cost: $115 / person (w/ alcohol) Our Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! Recommended For: Couples, Foodies, Steak Lovers, Business Dinners We’ve found a place you simply must try if you’re anywhere near Tampa, Florida. Bern’s Steakhouse is, bar none, the best restaurant experience Kim and I have ever had. Seriously, we tried to think of…

Nine Days in Orlando and Four Days at Disney Parks – Florida

| by: Fred | Big Family Trips
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The Trip at a Glance Trip Dates: Sept. 10-18, 2016 (9 days) Cities & Towns: Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa Ground Transportation: Kronk, our 12-Passenger Van Lodging: Rental Home in The Emerald Isle Resort Theme Parks: Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom Touring Companies: None. Used our local AAA to get a small discount on Disney tickets. Restaurants: Bern’s Steakhouse (Tampa), Bottoms-up Pizza (Richmond), Flippers (Orlando), Cracker Barrel (Savannah), Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie (Epcot – France) Total Cost: Approx. $775 / person As far as our trips go, this Disney vacation was one of…

Bird Kingdom Review, Niagara Falls, Canada

December 2, 2016 | by: Fred | Unique Experiences
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Bird Kingdom at a Glance Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada Who Went: Kim, Fred, B, J, L, E, H, & Mom Trip: Niagara Falls 2016 Web site: Bird Kingdom Cost: $15 / person Our Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! Recommended For: Everyone We’ve stopped at Bird Kingdom on both of our family trips to Niagara Falls. Our son, J, really enjoys birds and the whole family really enjoys nature. We’re by no means bird experts, but Bird Kingdom is fun even if you aren’t…

Four Days in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

| by: Fred | Big Family Trips
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The Trip at a Glance Trip Dates: August 11-14, 2016 (4 days) Cities: Niagara Falls, ON & Niagara Falls, NY Transportation: Kronk (Nissan NV 12-Passenger Van) Lodging: Airbnb (see listing) Experiences: Bird Kingdom, Hornblower Boat, Journey Behind the Falls, Butterfly Conservatory, Goat Island State Park Touring Companies: None. Restaurants: Zappis, Fallsview Buffet (Sheraton), Moose and Pepper Bistro Total Cost: Approx. $275 / person The whole family really enjoyed this quick four-day trip to Niagara Falls. We planned the whole trip less than a month before we traveled – mostly because our fresh new passports were…

Nine Days in Guatemala City, Antigua, & the Petén Department, Guatemala

| by: Fred | Big Family Trips
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The Trip at a Glance Trip Dates: Sept. 17-25, 2010 (9 days) Cities: Guatemala City, Antigua, & the Petén Department Air Transportation: Delta & TAG Airlines Ground Transportation: Taxis and Small Tour Vans Lodging: Hotel La Vista Real (Guatemala City) and Hotel Tikal Inn (Petén) Excursions: Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Petén Department, Tikal National Park, Yaxhá, Guatemala City Zoo, and Volcán Pacaya Touring Companies: AAA, Turansa Restaurants: El Portal del Angel, Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua, Katok, Pollo Campero Total Cost: Approx. $1,750 /…

Fort Washington Park – Fort Washington (Prince George’s County), Maryland

November 3, 2016 | by: Fred | Maryland and Surrounding States
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Fort Washington at a Glance Location: 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Stuff to Do: Explore the Fort, NPS Junior Ranger Program, Gift Shop Famous for:  Being destroyed by its own garrison in 1812. Visit Time: Approx. 2 hours if you complete the Junior Ranger Program Total Cost: Free. Every few months Kim heads out of town for a relaxing weekend away. On those weekends the kids and I try to find some local adventure that is either new to us or something we’ve…

Kilgore Falls – Rocks State Park, Pylesville, Maryland

October 27, 2016 | by: Fred | Maryland and Surrounding States
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Kilgore Falls at a Glance Location: 1026 Falling Branch Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132 (Part of Rocks State Park) Stuff to Do: Hiking, Swimming, Picnicking, Fishing Famous for:  Second Tallest Free Falling Waterfall in MD at 17 feet Total Cost: Free Every now and then Kim needs a break from the kids to get away and recharge by herself… That’s what homeschooling does to a mom! While she’s out of town, the kids and I have been trying to “collect” all of Maryland’s waterfalls on…

Centennial Park, Howard County, Maryland

October 25, 2016 | by: Fred | Maryland and Surrounding States
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There is no community park in Maryland that Kim or I have logged more miles in than Centennial Park in neighboring Howard County, MD. Centennial Park is home to Centennial Lake, a man-made lake with a 2.5 mile wide paved track encircling it. Unlike most man-made lakes, Centennial Lake had no other purpose than to provide an enjoyable place for people to hang out – and the design has been a resounding success. Centennial Park is perfect for walking and jogging as…

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