Idlewild Park, located in Ligonier, PA, is one of the best theme parks around. It is aimed at children of all ages and adults, but is mostly geared for an age group of around 2-8. Included in the park is a real-life Story Book Forest, a huge walk-through where you'll meet real characters from popular Grimm books, and walk-through their houses and structures. Jump on the old train and head t...

My state of Ohio has the #1 amusement park on the entire planet!  It is an awesome place to visit with the family.  If you like roller coasters this is the place to be!  Every year they build a new coaster, bigger and more thrilling than the year before. I personally love the thrill roller coasters.  One of my favorites is the Top Thrill Dragster.  I road the ...

We finally made it to Yellowstone National Park. And we were in for a big surprise. In spite of all the reading I had done about this park, we didn't learn until we arrived that most of the park was a caldera, a collapsed volcano. The park is full of geysers (of which, Old Faithful is the most famous), hot springs, bubbling mud pots and thermal terraces. As we drove through the western part...

Beach Park is one of the TOP resorts if you go to Fortaleza, capital of Ceara, Brazil. Fortaleza is known for its beach and Beach Park for the best water attractions.Beach Park has the 'sea part' where you can go to eat delicious meals, talk and stay near sea looking its beautiful view(you can also enter in the sea). But the best part of Beach Park is the water park.There is an entrance...

I moved to northwest Wyoming in June 2006, but had never been to Yellowstone, our nation's first National Park, even though it is only a little over an hour away from my home. I finally had the opportunity to visit Yellowstone National Park on a day trip in July 2008 with my husband, his daughter, and his granddaughter.We decided to enter Yellowstone through the East Gate via Cody, Wyoming....

Luneta or Rizal Park is one of the famous parks in the Philippines which is situated in the heart of Metro Manila and named after our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It is famous for Filipino families to spend time with each other every weekend. There are food chains around the area but mostly visitors bring their own food and drinks for budget purposes. I attended several activities held in Q...

Acadia State Park located along the shore in Bar Harbor, Maine is a great place to take the family for camping or just for day events if you'd rather not camp.  There are so many things to see and do at this easily accessed state park.  Acadia State Park used to be the summer resort for the wealthy, it receives a lot of tender loving care to keep it in great condition; plus it has...

We recently took a family vacation out West. We stopped at the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This is a must see. It is conveniently off of Highway 90. My family really enjoyed this place. The rock formation is incredible. As you are driving up to the park it is amazing how you see prairie land for miles and then all of a sudden you have these incredible rock formations with these beau...

Kennywood Park is a historical amusement park located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Kennywood has been around for over 60 years, and remains THE place to go for family picnics, school and work picnics, or just to hang out! With many old yet still popular rides, and the ever-changing list of new rides being put in, Kennywood Park keeps up with the amusement industry. Water rides are available ...

Let me tell you, it is a long drive to Yosemite National Park. I don't care which direction you come from; you are going to drive quite a way. But once you hit the major landmarks, you will find that every winding road was worth it.Last year my family and I went to Yosemite National Park during spring break. We were in total awe with everything we saw. From the cold waterfalls to the breath...

Do you really enjoy camping? Rather it be in a tent or a motorhome? How about off-roading, or riding horseback? St. Joe State Park in Park Hills Missouri has it all! I visited St. Joe State Park for the first time when I was only seven years of age. I arrived with my father and two dirt bikes to go ride on the trails. At this time we had drove down to visit for the day. Now, ever...

When I used to live in California, my family used to always camp at Leo Carrillo State Beach. The park is located about 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway.The park has about a mile and a half of beach for swimming which is within walking distance of the park, windsurfing, surf-fishing, and beachcombing. The beach also have really cool coastal caves that kids and adu...

The family celebrated the recent Valentine's Day in the pool at Noah's Park. We know a resort near the house so we decided to spend the special day there together with the families of my husband's two brothers. The place was indeed very serene and we were surrounded by nature: the beautiful landscape inside the resort and the white mountain ranges of Sierra Madre. The entrance fee i...

Of the big Amusement Parks on the East Coast Hershey Park gets my vote as the most well rounded park. It has something for everyone. It is a great family destination since there are rides that are great for the wee ones as well as for the big ones. It is located in Hershey, Pennsyvania about 2 1/2 hours from Washington, DC. Close enough for a day trip or make a weekend out of it since Hershey h...

Massanutten is a well known name in Ski Resorts on the East Coast but they have recently added a new feature. An Indoor Water Park. It is opened year round and is so much fun. It is a must see in the Shenandoah Valley. This is a huge water park that is located near Harrisonburg, Va. It is a water Park inside of a solarium type atmosphere. It is heated and can be enjoyed even on the coldest day ...

Last month we visited Veegaland amusement park. It is located in an unruffled and peaceful little town Pallikkara, 14 kms from Ernakulam. It was during Christmas vacation and the place was full. Nonetheless we enjoyed the whole day.The park is created on top a small hill, so that you have a terrific view from all sides of the park. It is beautifully landscaped and even with people all ove...

Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a work of art as far as professional stadiums go. It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL. This all baseball stadium is built at the site of the old Camden Yards railway station. The Baltimore & Ohio Warehouse is part of the complex and overlooks the field...this is the longest building on the east coast. The beautiful brick warehouse truly complements the stadium and d...

If you live within driving distance of south central pennsylvania and you like to hunt, camp, hike or fish then you should check out Cowan's Gap State Park. Nestled in the Tuscurora mountains it is a scenic and peaceful place to do all of the above. Hiking, fishing, camping and picnicking. The lake is just the right size for a peaceful row across (no motorboats allowed...only row boats or c...

This is by far one of baseballs most beloved baseball parks. I have visited there on a few occasions and have never yet been disappointed. The mystique and history that this place generates is truly off the charts and if one really loves baseball you cannot help but marvel at the wonders of this realm. Exploring a bit of the history that I have learned from people and my readings...

Yesterday, my family went to Hershey Park in Hershey, PA. We had so much fun. My kids range in age from 3 to 12. With such a gap, I was pleased with how much there was to suit everyone. We started off at the new water park. It was great. There are four big water slides. One is called The Whirlwind and it's like you are being flushed down a (clean) toilet for lack of better explanation. Ther...