Devils Tower: The Close Encounters of the Third Kind Mountain
Devils Tower gained fame as the alien contact site in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Here are tips for visiting this amazing monument.
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Field Station: Dinosaurs in NJ is Interactive, Musical, and Educational
Field Station: Dinosaurs brings you back in time with animatronic dinosaurs and a roaring good time!
Road Trip to Herkimer, NY’s Diamonds and Canals
Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Herkimer is home to the Herkimer Diamond Mines and award-winning KOA campground, as well as Lock 18 of the Erie Canal.
Car Games for a Successful Family Road Trip
Planning a road trip with the family? Whether it’s a short trip or an epic cross-country journey, there are lots of fun car games to help you and the kids pass the time.
Squaw Valley’s Aerial Tram: Views and More
Squaw Valley’s aerial tram ride is available year-round. You can ski, swim, hike, or bike, or just enjoy the spectacular views!
International Snowball Fight at Squaw Valley
An impromptu snowball fight on the slopes at Squaw Valley led to a conversation with a young, Russian girl and a memory my daughter will not soon forget.
Cross-Country Road Trip: Notes from the Road
My family has just embarked on a road trip across the country. This has been a dream of mine for many years, and so far, it’s even better than I expected.
Ghost Tours Offer Creepy Stories, Travel Memories
Ghost tours are a fun way to explore local landmarks and learn some creepy stories that will stay stuck in your mind and make your travels more memorable.
Things to Do in Lancaster PA: Amish, Trains and Ice Cream
Lancaster County, Penn., offers Amish country experiences, old-fashioned steam train rides, and hands-on ice cream making fun. Here are my top picks for a Lancaster getaway.
RevQuest: Colonial Williamsburg’s Modern Spy Game
Colonial Williamsburg’s RevQuest: Save the Revolution! is the definition of edutainment. The modern treasure hunt immerses you in the history of the American Revolution and puts you in the center of the action as a spy.
Visiting Corning Museum of Glass: Hands-On Fun for the Family
The Corning Museum of Glass is the perfect place for hands-on family fun and learning about glass. And if you think glass and kids don’t mix, CMoG will prove you wrong!
Beat the Heat in NJ/PA with Wind, Water, and Wax
When you need to beat the summer heat and still have fun with the kids, these attractions offer super indoor summer fun in NJ – without the sweat!