Summer Trip Idea: Waterfalls in NC
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you're looking for adventure, a trip to the mountains to see waterfalls always makes for a great day or weekend trip. Especially since there are more than 300 waterfalls in NC! A few years ago, our family planned an overnight...
Beachin’ It in the Triad
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you're not able to do a beach trip this summer, don't fret because the perfect solution is nearby! Our family always loved to hike at Hanging Rock State Park (see our blogs about this here), and several years ago, I decided to...
99 Ways to Reply to “I’m Bored”
By Rachel Hoeing How many of you have already heard "I'm bored" come out of your child's mouth since school let out? Although it's irritating to hear, I think one of the best learning lessons is to allow your children to be bored. Boredom sparks creativity and...
Favorite Family Beaches
By the TMoM Team Whether you're looking to head to the beach this summer or later this year, we have a great list of recommended family beaches all along the East coast, thanks to TMoM members, readers and fans. We hope these tips & suggestions from other local...
Outdoor Summer Activities & Games For Kids
Summer is a wonderful season to spend time outdoors, and having some great activities and games on hand for your kids will help keep the fun going strong (and, in some cases, help keep them cool as well!). Outdoor Summer Water Activities The temps are high this time...
Asheville, NC Weekend Trip
Asheville has been named the Happiest City in America (Self Magazine), Best Mountain Destination (Southern Living), and Best Southern Town (Outside Magazine). It was also noted among the Most Beautiful Places in America by Good Morning America. The Hunger Games was...
Camping in the Triad and Surrounding Areas
One of the best ways to spend time outdoors is by camping! The Triad and surrounding areas boost numerous camping spaces for all types of outdoors people. Whether you like the simplicity of primitive camping or the luxuries of RV camping, there is something for...
Travel Planning Apps
By Guest Blogger Abbie Polos & Katie Moosbrugger Updated by Sarah Marchwiany My husband is from Knoxville, TN so at least five times a year we pack the kiddos into the car and head over the mountains to see Grammy. We have driven the route so many times we have it...
Favorite Local Watering Holes
Does your family love exploring the outdoors? What better way to beat the summer heat than checking out local watering holes. We hope you enjoy this list of places to escape, which include serene flowing creek sides, splash worthy swimming holes and sliding rocks! ...
Blueberry Picking in the Triad
The blueberry picking season has begun in the Triad! Most of the farms listed below offer pick-your-own services, however, some are pre-picked only. As always, we recommend you call or check their website listed below to confirm hours of operation and the status of...
