Sleeping on a Lava Field-Open Gate Hostel-Hawaii
The paved road gives way to dirt and rocks. There are no street lights. The shapes of houses reveal themselves in our headlights. We ride
Visiting Nickelodeon Universe in The Mall of America
The memories flood my brain as we enter the Mall of America, in Minnesota. The mall days. Picking out the perfect outfit. Meeting up with
Seminole Rest National Historic Site-Florida
National Park designations can be confusing. There are 16 different designations and as we learn upon arriving at Seminole Rest, there are sites within sites.
Visiting Canaveral National Seashore-Florida
Large branches, adorned in bright green foliage, stretch across the trail, in Canaveral National Seashore. The trees look as if they desire to create a
Dutch Winter Wonderland-Lancaster-Pennsylvania
Childhood nostalgia. You hear a familiar commercial jingle, the opening song of a beloved cartoon, or catch a whiff of the faint vanilla-powdery smell of
The Turkey Hill Experience-Pennsylvania
The Turkey Hill Experience, just outside of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a bucket list worthy pursuit for ice cream enthusiasts. Turkey Hill was the ice cream
Koziar’s Christmas Village
I read the posts every November. “Best holiday attractions in Philadelphia.” I endeavor to visit at least one new attraction each year, but the list
Non-Park Activities at Disney World
Some of my favorite Orlando memories are days spent engaging in Non-Park Activities at Disney World. Though having a hotel pool day, is one of
Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park-Wisconsin
I have been a fan of books, for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I especially cherished stories about spirited, independent girls,
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Tour-Pennsylvania
It’s no secret that my favorite food is ice cream, but what about the other member of Obligatory Traveler? He has a great fondness for