Field Notes From a Family on the Move

Stories and insights that capture travel through my family lens.

Camping at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park With Kids: What to Know

We spent three nights over the long weekend camping at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County with our two kids, ages nine and five, plus neighbor friends and...
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Bodega Dunes With Kids: The One-Night Camping Trip That Felt Like a Full Vacation

We booked two nights at Bodega Dunes Campground in Sonoma Coast State Park this spring and stayed for one. Heavy rain was rolling in on the second night, and I...
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The Elevated Travel Edit: 5 Amazon Finds for Fall and Holiday Trips

I love a beautiful, and functional, travel bag. My Longchamp duffel has a storied place in my collection; I’ve traveled with the DKNY weekender on girls trips and camping trips...
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What It Feels Like to Have a Trip Designed Just for You

You can know exactly what you want from a trip and still not want to spend your evenings planning it. Maybe you want a weekend in wine country with friends,...
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Cleveland at Christmas With Kids: The Family Getaway You Are Not Thinking About (But Should Be)

Everyone asks us why Cleveland. The honest answer is that my family lives there, so we go every couple of years, sometimes more. The better answer is that Cleveland keeps...
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