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10 Budget Friendly Activities Near Port Aransas

I have been vacationing in this area for over 20 years, and it’s my kids favorite annual summer trip. Here is a list of my family’s favorite low cost activities that we do every time we go: 1. North Padre Island National Seashore- $10 per vehicle This area has such beautiful beaches and wildlife, and…

My Favorite Things To Do Near Turner Falls, Oklahoma

Turner Falls is a great place to visit for a quick family friendly gateway, and it’s easy on the budget as well. Here are my top recommendations for things to do, other than visit the famous waterfall in Turner Falls Park of course! 1. Go Hiking There are beautiful hiking trails inside Turner Falls Park.…

10 Tips and Secrets for Gaylord Rockies Guests

Tips for your stay: 1. Make restaurant reservations early. We arrived on a Monday morning and didn’t plan ahead on our dinner reservations. We went down to eat at 7pm and there was a 2 hour wait at all the restaurants at the resort. You could always go into the marketplace, pizza place, or the…

How to Spend a Day at The Grand Canyon South Rim

If you only have one day to spend at the Grand Canyon, this is your ultimate list of things to do to get the most out of your time there: 1. Visit the Desert View Watchtower This tower was built using mostly locally sourced rocks and reused timber and the tower appears to grow organically…

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Hi, I’m Carly. Previously a social worker, I became a full-time mother in 2012. When I’m not spending time with my wonderful kids and husband, I love writing about budget family travel. I feel like every family needs to be able to explore the world together without breaking the bank!

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