We were able to spend about two days in Grand Teton National Park last summer. It was a great little trip and we were able to find some great things to do in our short time there. Today I’m going…
5 Tips for Planning Summer Travel
Every year, sometime between January and March, we like to plan out and finalize our summer travel plans. Summer is definably a big travel time for most families and since so many people want to travel during a relatively short…
Winter Road Trip Tips
Most people think of road trips as a summer thing. But the winter time actually can be a nice time for a road trip depending on where you live. With two 3-day weekends in the winter months after the holidays,…
2020 Year in Review
At the beginning of each year we like to look back at the previous year and remember and review all the wonderful places we got to visit and the fun trips we were able to go on. Since 2020 was…
Visiting the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota
While we were visiting my family this summer, we spent some time on the North Shore. On our way back, our last stop was in Duluth. Because it was pretty cloudy and raining off and on, we decided to got…
Yellow Van Travels 2020 Stocking Stuffer Guide
The last few years we have added a stocking stuffer guide in addition to our main annual gift guide. This year’s stocking stuffer guide is perfect for smaller gift ideas for the travelers in your life! The Camper Wallet Multi…
Visiting the Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota
If you’re in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and looking for something fun for the family to do, look no further than the Como Zoo in St. Paul. This is a free zoo that has quite a few animal…
The Crayola Experience at the Mall of America
The Mall of America has more than just shopping! In addition to an aquarium, movie theater, mini golf, and an amusement park, the Crayola Experience also has a home there. Lucy and I were able to visit the Crayola Experience…
Visiting Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Earlier this summer, we went to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Southern Utah. It was close to home, not very busy, and we could actually get a campsite! We had a fun weekend there and it is definitely…
6 Tips for Flying During Covid-19
While flying during the Covid-19 pandemic has been discouraged, sometimes there are situations where you just have to fly. While we are not encouraging everyone to fly, if you do need to for some reason, here are some tips we…