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Category Archives: Featured Destination

Fun Adventures in San Antonio with Kids

by JessPosted in Featured Destination, National Parks, Texas

We had never been to San Antonio before this spring, but had heard it was a favorite city of many of our friends. Expecting to act like a tourist, I contacted the San Antonio Visitor’s Bureau and they graciously provided us with Passports which included free admission to many of the top attractions in the…

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  • Ambra

    Thanks for this! Although we have lived in Dallas for 3 years, we haven’t ventured to San Antonio with the kids. I visited many years ago but I appreciate this list geared towards KIDS! I’m looking forward to your Austin post too!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      You are welcome! Hoping to get Austin up in the next week or so!ReplyCancel

  • Mountain Biking at Flat Rock Ranch, Texas » Currently Wandering

    […] last spring we spent a few weeks in Texas. After playing tourist in San Antonio we were ready for a break in the country. We made a quick stop at the WoomBike headquarters to pick […]ReplyCancel

  • Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Tony Edwards

    We haven’t been to the Doseum yet, but are really excited about visiting. Thanks for the suggestions. Great collage photos!ReplyCancel

Canoeing Nine Mile Pond in Everglades National Park

by SamPosted in Featured Destination, Florida, National Parks, On the Water

Visiting the Everglades has been a travel goal for some time. Despite setting a goal to make it there, we had somehow managed to not spend much time researching our options. We planned to spend a few days there in our usual slow travel style. Our early research indicated that we should get good verizon…

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Family Camping in Dry Tortugas National Park

by JessPosted in Backpacking, Featured Destination, Florida, National Parks

Dinner seemed to be running late, but since no one was paying any attention to the time, I’m not sure that it mattered. The kids and I were gathered around the picnic table reminiscing about our incredible day as Sam loosely monitored our sizzles sausages on the BBQ. “Mom! Do you remember that really cool…

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  • Danielle

    Amazing shots! Makes me think I should become a beach person. The canon shot is gorgeous! I miss camping it has been almost a year. Yikes. I am still dreaming that one day we can do some serious traveling like this.ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Start small!! Explore the places close to you and I’ll keep my fingers crossed a way opens up for you to travel farther in the future!ReplyCancel

  • Haley

    Any idea when tourist season begins? We are putting our house on the market in a month so we could be hitting the road by April but would definitely like to avoid the crowds as we are traveling the country in our RV.ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Tourist season on the Tortugas? They said their busiest season is in April when the birds are migrating. Second to that is the holidays. The ranger said it doesn’t get crazy hot in the summer so that’s also a good time to visit!ReplyCancel

  • Christmas in the Florida Keys » Currently Wandering

    […] soon as we booked our tickets to the Dry Tortugas, we started looking online for reservations at Bahia Honda State Park. Unfortunately, the state […]ReplyCancel

    • Jenn Barry

      Thank you for this awesome post! I love all the helpful tips you have given. I am planning our trip for this December. I have a question for you guys…did you stay 2 nights? I am trying to decide between 2 and 3 nights. My kids will be 10, 11 and 13. Any advice on how long to stay? Thanks!ReplyCancel

      • Jess

        Hey Jenn! You are welcome! I think it depends on your family. When we booked, they only allowed 2 nights but if we had been able to I think we would have stayed 3! You really can’t get bored and its SO gorgeous. I think I mentioned we didn’t have time to explore out onto the other Key where the Conch Shells were. Your kids are old enough they’d probably spend quite a bit of time snorkeling out away from the fort as well!ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer Barry

    Thank you for this awesome post! I love all the helpful tips you have given. I am planning our trip for this December. I have a question for you guys…did you stay 2 nights? I am trying to decide between 2 and 3 nights. My kids will be 10, 11 and 13. Any advice on how long to stay? Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Amra Boyd

    Amazing post about Dry Tortugas, and a great blog – thanks much for sharing! Btw, we are fellow campers from GA, and we too were at the FDR State Park this past Thanksgiving. We have a t@b trailer and dream of long-timing one day like you. Happy travels!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      We were there at the same time! How fun!! T@b trailers are super awesome – hooray for getting out any way we can! 😉ReplyCancel

  • Our Top 10, Kid-Friendly Adventures in Florida » Currently Wandering

    […] Camping on the Dry Tortugas. Definitely number one. Its expensive to get there, but cheap to camp so definitely stay at least […]ReplyCancel

  • Backpacking on Cumberland Island National Seashore » Currently Wandering

    […] border. Although we could do just a day trip, we kind of have a thing for camping on islands (see here and here) and it sounded like […]ReplyCancel

  • Funny How Things Work Out Sometimes – Long Key State Park » Currently Wandering

    […] weren’t even supposed to be at Long Key State Park. After the Dry Tortugas, we originally had planned to stay at Bahia Honda for another five days to decompress. We knew […]ReplyCancel

  • The Ultimate Florida Road Trip - Crazy Family Adventure

    […] Or if you have enough time, plan on camping on the Dry Tortugas! We didn’t get a chance to do it but it is on our list to go back and stay for a few nights. Here is a post from a family of 5, Currently Wandering, who spent a few days on the Tortugas (lucky!): Family Camping In Dry Tortugas National Park […]ReplyCancel

  • Kayaking on Santa Cruz Island, California » Currently Wandering

    […] She seemed excited to have mom and dad all to herself and dove in like a champ. The kids all learned to snorkel on the Dry Tortugas last year, and apparently Cara liked it enough to go again. This time we had kelp beds instead of […]ReplyCancel

  • Our Family’s Top 20 Adventures from 3 Years Road Tripping America » Currently Wandering

    […] 1. Camping in Dry Tortugas National Park (Florida) […]ReplyCancel

  • Backpacking on Cumberland Island National Seashore - 365 Mile Challenge

    […] border. Although we could do just a day trip, we kind of have a thing for camping on islands (see here and here) and it sounded like […]ReplyCancel

The Camping Spot We Almost Didn’t Find – George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, Minnesota

by JessPosted in Backpacking, Featured Destination, Minnesota, State Parks

I’m pretty sure we are the only people that leave our Airstream travel trailer in one state park to back country camp in a completely different one. I suppose that doubles up on fees for the night, but if you think about the fact that when a “normal’ person goes camping they are also paying…

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  • Drumlessen Den Haag

    Your kids are so cool!! I bet they grow up to be really independent and confident human beings. Lovely to see. Keep up the good work 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Minnesota’s North Shore – Duluth to Grand Portgage » Currently Wandering

    […] Related blog posts: See our Trip Report on the Outbound Collective The Camping Spot We Almost Didn’t Find […]ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie Rawlins

    Thanks for all of the details! We love camping along the North Shore and are hoping to try out Manitou this summer with our 9, 7, and 6 year olds. Your post encouraged me in our desire to introduce our kids to backpacking (a change from the pull-up camp sites we’re used to).ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      You are welcome! This would be a great spot for a first over-night backpacking trip!ReplyCancel

  • Lady Susan

    I am interested in your backpacking meals. You mentioned that you tried some new meals. Are these purchased? Do you assemble them yourselves? If you do assemble them, where do you find the ingredients? Am so inspired by your blog!ReplyCancel

  • Arah

    My husband and I just returned from a short overnight up at Crosby-Manitou and we had a similar experience overall, including the struggle with finding/identifying the campsite. I’m glad your family didn’t have to deal with the overnight thunderstorm and soaked campsite that we had, however, even though the promise of a dry car & clothes was just a few miles away.

    What a great park! Thanks so much for the story, photos and freezer-bag meal ideas!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      So glad you went! Bummer about the rain, but sometimes that’s just part of the adventure. Cheers!ReplyCancel

  • stephanie

    this story made me smile! we just got back from three nights at campsite 10 of George h Crosby monitou park. we had trouble finding our spot as well! we never saw a bear box/pole. the ranger even said it would be there! regardless, it was beautiful and rugged, quite the adventure. I am amazed that your children do so well. great for you and your family!!ReplyCancel

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