Travel Dates: January 9 – 21, 2015 As we drove through town on the way to Markham Park, Sam saw signs for a local car wash. With a gleam in his eye, he turned off the road and we went looking for them. The Airstream needed a bath. These fine young people were raising money…
We’ve known for over a year that we wanted to spend Christmas in the Florida Keys. Last winter we covered Arizona, so naturally the other place to spend winter as a wandering nomad is the Sunshine State. Within Florida, we couldn’t think of a better place than the Keys to settle down for a fantastic…
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…
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
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
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
[…] 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
Travel Dates: Dec. 14 – 18, 2015 We left the beautiful Emerald Coast and made for the area around Tampa, Florida. We had a long, 7 hour driving day, but the kids (and drivers!) did fabulous. Lots of movies, tablet time, audio books, and lunch out made the day seem pretty easy. In the Tampa…
New Year’s Eve found us sitting on a moat wall outside a Civil War era fort on an island 70 miles from Key West. We laughed, talked, reminisced, and watched the brilliant reds and oranges of the sunset paint the sky as the sun dipped below the horizon. In that moment, I couldn’t think of…
We live near northwest Arkansas, and it’s a fabulous place to visit. The Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville has beautiful architecture and takes you on a journey through the history of American art. There are also a lot of great trails and parks. Petit Jean State Park is one of our favorites. Hope you get to explore the Natural State in 2016!ReplyCancel
Looks like a wonderful Christmas!
Dear Curren Family (and especially, Andrew)… It was lots of fun to read the commentary and see the lovely pictures of your family blog. You are very fortunate to have all of these experiences and Brother Smith and I hope you will come our way again. If you want to see our blog about serving a mission in Africa, go to http://www.ldscongomission.blogspot.com Adieu & Bon Voyage Joan Girvin Smith
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