Kid friendly ratings, critiques, and praises.
September 27, 2011
I just love the idea of urban exploration–wandering through abandoned attractions or historic sites with a camera, capturing the eerie silence where once there was life and laughter. I can spend hours surfing the Internet for photos taken by intrepid explorers who sneak into spots that are off-limits. But I don’t welcome the idea of ...
September 24, 2011
On a recent trip to Washington, D.C. built around my daughter’s first east coast music tour, we managed to fit in a great deal of sightseeing along with her performances, enjoy some wonderful food, and experience an exceptionally family friendly AND environmentally friendly stay at the Kimpton Helix. We loved the Helix, and the staff’s ...
September 23, 2011
When I was a kid, I wanted to become a surgeon. I was fascinated by the human body, and wanted to understand how it all worked. Meanwhile, Dad’s childhood goal was research science. He wanted to someday explain the inner workings of the body on a molecular level. So it was only natural that we ...
September 21, 2011
Have you ever noticed that when you live somewhere, you never actually get around to seeing the major tourist attractions there? I grew up in Central Florida, just 40 minutes from Walt Disney World. While we did have annual passes to Disney and to Universal Orlando, we never made it to many of the other ...
September 20, 2011
Particularly fascinating to children, zoos are a wonderful place for people of all ages to learn about the animal world and our role in its preservation while having fun. Listed alphabetically, the following 10 zoos were selected from the west coast region of the USA and include Washington State, Oregon and California, as well as ...
September 19, 2011
In our travels, Dad and I have seen a lot of museums. From dusty cubbyholes established in the Civil War era to modern wonderlands packed with the latest technology, each museum has its own special charm. But very few manage to keep the entire family engaged. Children’s museums, by definition, are geared toward very young ...
September 19, 2011
If you have ever seen the TV show CSI or any of its incarnations, you may have wondered what it would be like to be a real-life crime scene investigator. Tracking clues, following evidence and discovering the truth behind some of the most puzzling cases of all time? Who wouldn’t want to try their hand? ...
September 18, 2011
Dad and I just love wax museums. There’s something creepy about the silent, motionless figures, especially if you’ve ever seen the old Vincent Price film, House of Wax. Of course, some roadside wax museums are especially scary, with run-down figures that look more like horror film stars than the politicians or A-listers that they’re meant ...
September 17, 2011
Dad is a retired engineer, and during my childhood he instilled a very deep appreciation of all things mechanical. So when we visited Las Vegas earlier this year, we were both excited to see the Hoover Dam. Constructed between 1931 and 1936 and opened two years ahead of schedule, the dam is a true marvel ...
September 16, 2011
Dad and I have been to innumerable cities around the world. We love to get out and walk around, mingle with locals and get to know each place in depth. In order to achieve that, however, we need to figure out where we want to go. Whenever possible, we head out on a bus tour ...
