The following pit stop is submitted by Jessie Voigts of WanderingEducators.com. Krupka's Blueberries is located in the resort lakeside town of Saugatuck, Michigan, and makes for a nice day trip if staying in the area or a pit stop if driving … [Read more...]
Key Lime Cove, Gurnee Illinois
September 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
The following pit stop is submitted by Jessie Voigts of WanderingEducators.com. Heading to Wisconsin, north of Chicago, and stopping to shop at Gurnee? Or perhaps spending some time at Six Flags? We’ve got the perfect place to stay: Key Lime … [Read more...]
The Minnesota Zoo
September 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
The following pit stop submitted by Jessie Voigts of WanderingEducators.com. Located off 35E and Highway 77 in Apple Valley (just south of Minneapolis), the Minnesota Zoo is a destination in and of itself. The Zoo has both indoor and outdoor … [Read more...]
Three favorite central London pit stops
September 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
As anyone who has ever stayed in one of the … [Read more...]
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton Ohio
September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The following pit stop is submitted by reader Erica Smith. The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, located outside of Dayton, Ohio, includes exhibits on anthropology, astronomy, geology, robotics, and even a zoo! Erica and her family stopped on a … [Read more...]
Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case: full iPad travel protection
September 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
Pit Stops for Kids readers know I'm a fan of the Otterbox brand for handheld electronic travel protection, which is why I was excited to review their Defender Case for our iPad 2. Our iPad goes everywhere we do, and consequently, it gets dropped into … [Read more...]
County Line Orchard
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The following pit stop is submitted by reader Erica Smith. Hobart Indiana's County Line Orchard is located right on the Lake and Porter county line, and offers all kinds of outdoor activities in the autumn season. Kids can pick apples, press … [Read more...]
Starved Rock State Park
August 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
The following pit stop was submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader Erica Smith. Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' most beautiful natural landmarks. Located in Utica, Illinois and filled with canyons and waterfalls, Starved Rock offers … [Read more...]
Smart city touring with Smart Destinations’ Summer Fun and Go Select
August 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
This summer, our family really got around. We flew to New York City and toured cities and vacation hot spots along the Eastern Seaboard, then returned home to the west coast in time to visit Southern California theme parks and beaches. In between, we … [Read more...]
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
August 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
The following pit stop is submitted by reader Erica Smith. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is located along the shores of Lake Michigan and is easily accessed from I-94. With 15 miles of beach, outdoor activities, and park programs, there's … [Read more...]
