Family-Friendly Armchair Travel
And while longing for normalcy in our days and in our routines, we can do little except wait and daydream. Enter armchair travel! Armchair travel is also referred to as virtual travel, and many fun [Read More]
Article Category: Travel
Margaritaville Comes to Gatlinburg
After a nice, long day of sightseeing and shopping in the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, it was great to walk into Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg in the heart of downtown and experience …. a luxury [Read More]
The Ark Encounter
Many of us have heard and read the Bible story of Noah’s Ark and the years it took him to build the massive boat to God’s exact specifications. But there is something about seeing an [Read More]
Need a Quick Getaway?
Alpharetta, Georgia might not be the first destination near Atlanta on your radar, but it should be, as it offers so much to travelers, whether it’s a couple’s trip, girls’ getaway or a family weekend. [Read More]
Birmingham Parent 2019 Family Favorites Award Winners
But sometimes we reply on friends and family to give us other suggestions about what they know to be good and what THEIR favorites are. You may be introduced to a favorite by word of [Read More]
Experience SoundWaves
Just when you think the Gaylord Opryland Resort could not possibly add any more in-house attractions for its guests, the resort goes and adds SoundWaves, a water experience unlike any other I have ever experienced. [Read More]
Birmingham Parent’s 2019 Summer Fun Guide Directory
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure 4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy. Bessemer, AL 35022 205-481-4750 www.alabamasplash.com Enjoy the summer more at Alabama Adventure Amusement Park and Splash Adventure Water Park! Wet and dry options for all ages! [Read More]
In-State Attractions for Summer Fun in Alabama
Alligator Alley 19950 Highway 71, Summerdale 251-946-2483 gatoralleyfarm.com So many alligators, so little time. See more than 450 gators as well as turtles, ospreys, owls and bull frogs from the elevated boardwalk at Alligator Alley. [Read More]
Pensacola – a Great Destination for Families
By Jim Graves We recently took a trip to Pensacola, Florida, known for its sandy white beaches and for its military base over which the Blue Angels aircraft practice and perform. Here are some highlights: [Read More]
Biloxi for Families
By Jim Graves While Biloxi is known for its casinos and gambling, the city has some great activities for Alabama families with minor children. I went with wife, Carol, and daughters Claire and Shelby, ages [Read More]