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Plan your Ultimate Road Trip Adventure

“Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.”
Emma Chase

I believe planning a road trip is just as much fun as taking the trip itself. There is nothing more exciting then the journey that waits ahead and the planning is a big part of that journey.

My family has been taking road trips as long as I can remember. Even as a kid, my sister and I still reminisce about what happened on the trips we took with our parents.

Best Tasting Food Factory Tours in Pennsylvania

Did you know that Pennsylvania is known as the snack capital of the world? No wonder they have so many food factory tours in the state.

From pretzels and potatoes chips to ice cream and of course chocolate, Pennsylvania is home to many food factories. Some of these factories have tours open to the public to see and find out how these products are made.

Since we live only a few hours from Pennsylvania, it’s a place we travel to often. With lots to do and see we are always looking for places to visit and we have visited some fun food tours.

Upper Peninsula Michigan Vacation

Upper Peninsula Michigan vacation has always been on our bucket list and after viewing so many beautiful pictures of it, we decided it was time for us to go. We took 2 weeks and drive with our camper attached from New York to experience the land of the waterfalls and boy we weren’t disappointed.

After a long ride on Route 80, we started to head north and finally stopped for the night in a campground just north of Ann Arbor. Wow, we made it to Michigan but to get to the Upper Peninsula was still going to be a ride but now it was time to start enjoying our vacation.

Sight & Sound Theatre PA & MO

“WHERE BIBLICAL STORIES COME TO LIFE”

Sight & Sound Theatre production was founded by Glenn and Shirley Eshelman. They are a husband and wife team who started at their local church in 1964 with a slideshow production and then in the 1970s took their show all across the United States.

In 1976 they decided to open up “Living Waters Theatre in Lancaster PA and this was the start of Sight & Sound Theatre. They added to these shows each year and in 1987 the first full biblical show, Behold the lamb was opened.

Skiing in the Catskills

Skiing in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, about 3 hours away from New York City, offers a wide variety of winter activities. You can find downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, cross country skiing, and ice skating. Winter sports is a tradition in the Catskills bringing visitors to the area year after year.

Although New York is not the ski capital of the world skiing in the Catskills offers everything from beginners slopes to expert skiing that can be enjoyed by families to couples and singles alike. The area gets approximately 170″ of snow each year. So come visit this beautiful winter wonderland only hours away from the New York/Metropolitan area.

9 Things to See in NYC at Christmas

Christmas is a wonderful time of year where families get to spend time together and make memories that will last throughout the years. I grew up in NYC and have spent many holiday seasons visiting all the things to see in NYC at Christmas. Here is a list of the many places you should visit if visiting this fun town this time of year!

Margaretville, NY aka Grandma’s Mountain

A vacation guide to Margaretville, NY in the Catskill Mountains

About Margaretville NY

Margaretville NY is a small town of about 600 year-round population in Delaware County on the west side of the Catskill Park area about 3 hours northwest of New York City. It’s one of the bigger towns in the area and has so much to offer to the surrounding communities with its small-town country feel.

View from Palmer Mountain overlooking Margaretville, NY

I was introduced to this quaint town some 37 years ago when I met my now-husband, Gerry. You see his parents, Herbert and Simone, decided to build a small cottage to enjoy their retirement and with the help of their 4 sons, their vision became a reality. Unfortunately, my father-in-law (whom I never knew) passed before his dream came true. Simone kept this cottage which her whole family has come to cherish.

25 Fall Bucket List Activities

As summer is coming to an end, it’s time to think about your fall bucket list activities. Fall is my favorite time of you with cooler days and crisp sweatshirt nights, the fall season offers something for everyone to enjoy before the long cold days of winter. So get outside and make the most of the beautiful colors that Mother Nature gives us this time of year.

1. Pumpkin Picking

I’ve been going pumpkin picking since I was little and have beautiful memories of going out east on Long Island with my cousins trying to find that perfect pumpkin. What are your memories of pumpkin picking?

Old Fall River Road

Old Fall River Road is a must-see when visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. This one-way, 9-mile narrow dirt road begins outside the entrance to the park and runs parallel to the Fall River. There are no guide rails and is very steep at times. The road starts at 8,558’ above sea level and ends at the Alpine Visitors Center which is at 11,796’above sea level.

We allowed a full day for our trip on Old Fall River Road. We drive a 23’ long crew cab pickup truck and at times we were not able to make the turns without maneuvering our truck several times. It is recommended that no vehicles over 25’ be on this curvy road and absolutely no trailers.

20 Weekend Getaways from NYC

Sometimes you just need a break and let’s face it, we all could use a change of scenery which helps us relax and can do wonders for our attitudes. But with work and other responsibilities getting in the way, it’s just hard to get on that plane or take that long drive. We also love to camp but sometimes it’s just not worth taking the camper on a short trip (yes remember we live on Long Island and need to go over the New York City bridges to go just about anywhere). So this is when a weekend trip getaway from NYC comes to mind.

Over the years we have taken many of these trips, so check the following list to see where you want to take your next fast getaway to. I’ve also taken many of these trips with my friends (girl’s weekend) that we look forward to every year.