How do you explain desegregation to children? How do you explain that schools were once segregated by race? We had…
Garvan Woodland Gardens
We had heard about a pretty impressive Christmas lights display in Hot Springs, at the Garvan Woodland Gardens, which is…
Exploring Little Rock
Hot Springs National Park
Did you know that Hot Springs, Arkansas is home to the first national park in the country? Well, not technically.…
Coffeyville, Kansas
In October of 1892, five outlaws rode their horses into Coffeyville, Kansas with plans to rob two banks simultaneously. None…
Getting Our Kicks on Route 66
There’s lots to do in and around Tulsa, but we had fun getting away from the city and experiencing some…
Two Days at Silver Dollar City
We loved Silver Dollar City! When we left Kentucky, we told the girls that the cave tours were over. We…
Scenes from Table Rock Lake State Park
Branson, Missouri: Part 1
We’ve been in Branson for about four days now, and I have to say I’m a little concerned that I…
Big Rocks, Scenic Trails, and Striking Sunsets
We spent four nights at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Southern Illinois. It was nice that it was during the…
