New York State

Before taking my first trip to New York City, I couldn’t tell you the difference between Brooklyn, Manhattan, or the Bronx. My geographical knowledge bank was embarrassingly low. Traveling, of course, is the best way to get acquainted…

When I was a kid, Oregon Trail was the game to play on those computers that were just becoming accessible at our school. Johnny was always getting lost and I managed to die of cholera most of the time, but it was still fun. Now, you can…

The Trail of Lights in Austin, Texas - This display is home to the self proclaimed World's Tallest Man-Made Christmas Tree. Lights shaped in colorful cone stretch 155 feet into the air. It's a tradition in the great state that endured a…

On a recent visit to Niagara Falls USA I had the opportunity to ride the iconic Maid of the Mist.  Can you believe people have been riding the boat since 1846?  It is one of North America's oldest tourist attractions with millions of…

During the TMS Family Travel Conference we had the opportunity to tour the Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards in Gasport, NY.  Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a 5th Generation family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm…

It has been years since I visited Niagara Falls and when I was there a child my family and I only visited the Canadian side of the Falls.  Last week I had the opportunity to tour Niagara Falls on the US side with the TMS Family Travel…