A mother-daughter girls’ day out in Jamesport, Missouri: Amish greenhouse mums, antique shopping, Heritage Days, a wine tasting, and loaded baked potatoes from a food truck. An easy day trip from Kansas City.
Up, Up and Away: A Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride in Columbia, Missouri
Mom took a sunset hot air balloon ride with Balloon Stormers in Columbia, Missouri. Here’s what the flight was like, from liftoff to the champagne toast.
A Quick Des Moines Getaway: GalaxyCon, Downtown Adventures & a Stay at the Surety Hotel
Our Des Moines weekend getaway included GalaxyCon, the Surety Hotel, East Village shopping, great food, public art and a three-generation family adventure. We went to Des Moines for our son’s first GalaxyCon and discovered much more along the way—from gardens and public art to East Village shopping, great food and a memorable mother-daughter day.
St. James Winery & Uranus: A Missouri Route 66 Day Trip
Plan a fun Missouri day trip with a stop at St. James Winery, beautiful outdoor gardens, and quirky Uranus, Missouri along Historic Route 66.
Wine, gardens, homemade fudge and a whole lot of Route 66 personality—this Missouri day trip proves some of the most memorable stops are the ones you weren’t expecting.
Lake Wapello State Park: A Peaceful Detour Near Ottumwa, Iowa
Explore Lake Wapello State Park near Ottumwa, Iowa, a peaceful southeastern Iowa getaway with scenic lake views, hiking, historic stone buildings and more.
Looking for a peaceful stop near Ottumwa, Iowa? Lake Wapello State Park offers a scenic lake, historic stone architecture, hiking trails, camping and a glimpse of Iowa’s Amish countryside.
The Small-Town Iowa Stops That Made Us Slow Down
What happens when you stop driving through a small town and actually look around? We spent an afternoon exploring downtown Ottumwa, Iowa, where we discovered a nearly century-old lunch counter, an old-fashioned ice cream stand, and a little piece of Iowa history worth slowing down for.