As part of our East Coast road trip, we made a two-night stop at Bar Harbor, Maine, to check out this seaside town and Acadia National Park.  We divided our short time pretty equally between the town and the park. As always, I wish we had more time, and on this particular adventure, I wish [...] The post A Summer Day in Acadia National Park appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

If you’re hoping to see the White House during your Washington, D.C., trip, you’re not alone. Over a million people tour the White House, also known as President’s Park, each year. Planning Your White House Visit Planning a trip to Washington, D.C., can seem, at first, overwhelming. There are so many things to see and [...] The post Touring the White House in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

  Skylon Tower turned out to be one of my favorite experiences in Niagara Falls. My family doesn’t usually opt for pricier dining experiences, but this exception worked out great for us. It’s all about making memories together. Why Skylon Tower? As we planned our first trip to Niagara Falls, we had a lot of [...] The post Dinner With a View at Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

If you’re looking for a stretch of remote highway that sparks a tone of mystery combined with fun oddities, the Extraterrestrial  Highway is your road trip destination. Also known as Highway 375, this remote road is famous for its supposed UFO sightings and being the highway that gives access to the gravel entrances to Area [...] The post Driving the Extraterrestrial Highway: Warm Springs to Crystal Springs appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

The Narrows is one of those popular hikes that lives up to the hype. When I first heard of the hike in Zion National Park a few years ago and realized that it included walking in water, I knew we should give it a try. The scenery is gorgeous, and the cooling water would be [...] The post Hiking The Narrows at Zion National Park appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

Pecan Lodge is just one of those places that people recommend for barbecue in Dallas. Because I live in Southwest Missouri, when I think of barbecue, the first city that pops into mind is Kansas City. Memphis is a close second. But one can’t ignore one of the best contenders for amazing brisket and ribs, [...] The post Pecan Lodge: Great Texas BBQ in Dallas appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

, If you’re looking for a fun weekend destination for families, look no further than Santa Claus, Indiana. This small town totally embraces the Christmas spirit, all year long. Many families flock to the area to visit Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari Water Park. There’s also a pretty amazing campground next door to the parks–Sun [...] The post A Weekend in Santa Claus, Indiana appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

What do you think of when you think of Plymouth Rock? Like everyone else, as a child, I’d heard stories about the Mayflower and the Pilgrims, and I’d imagined this huge rock marking the historic event of when the Pilgrims landed. Over the years, I’d heard that the rock wasn’t all that large. And I’d [...] The post Our Day at Plymouth Rock and Plimoth Paxtuet Museums appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

When I realized our summer road trip in 2022 would take us right by the Winchester Mystery House, I knew what we had to do. That’s right. We had to stop. The History of the Winchester Mystery House The Winchester Mystery House is a historic mansion located in San Jose, California. Its construction began in [...] The post The Winchester Mystery House appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more

s, The Ritchey Mansion in Newtonia, Missouri, is a treasure! This Civil War-era home is a great artifact in the area. And its paranormal happenings make it all the better. One of our favorite things to do when traveling is to take a ghost tour. You’ll get a dose of history with some spooky on [...] The post Ghost Hunting at the Ritchey Mansion appeared first on Love, Laughter, and Luggage ..read more