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We’re the Taylors! We love to spend as much time as possible outdoors, exploring new or favorite places. We love camping, staying in unique places, and visiting as many National Parks as we can! We hope to inspire other young families to get outdoors and explore more. Our motto is “Stories to tell, not stuff to show.”
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My Travel Essentials
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10+ Fun Fall Festivals in Southern Illinois for 2026
Fall is my favorite season in Southern Illinois. Cooler weather, the Shawnee National Forest showing off it’s fall colors, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a little more time outdoors before winter arrives. One of the…
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8 Best Swimming Holes in Southern Illinois
When the weather heats up, you can find us looking for a creek, lake, or fun place to cool off. We live and play in Southern Illinois, so we’ve spent plenty of summer days tracking down the…
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The Best FREE Things To Do in St. Louis MO for Families this Summer (2026)
Our family has been making trips to St. Louis for as long as I can remember. I grew up visiting the city, and now we take our own kids there for day trips and weekend adventures throughout…
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Kid-Friendly Places to Stay in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, TN in 2026
The Smoky Mountains are absolutely full of cabin rentals, hotels, and resorts. The search for the perfect place to stay in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge can feel endless. We’ve been to the Smokies many times and stayed…
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60+ Summer Road Trip Playlist Ideas
Our family loves a good road trip. It’s always fun piling everyone in the car with too many snacks, way more drinks than cupholders, and absolutely no concept of “packing light.” But let’s be honest, nobody wants…
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I'm Krista! On this blog, you can expect family-friendly U.S. travel destination guides, road trip tips, and inspiration to get your family outdoors more often!
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“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
