THEME PARK 101: FOR SENSITIVE KIDS
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THEME PARK 101: FOR SENSITIVE KIDS

Theme parks can be daunting for even the best adults but throw in a sensitive kid and it brings sensory overload to a whole new level.  May kids, and adults, can be overly sensitive to noises, crowds, lights, and different situations.  Many parents of sensitive kids often avoid theme parks, but you shouldn’t have to. …

5 Fun Things for Kids to Do While Travelling
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5 Fun Things for Kids to Do While Travelling

Travelling with kids can be tough.  Long car rides, hikes, and all that waiting, waiting, waiting is hard on them.  Yes, travelling with adults can sometimes be easier, but travelling with kids doesn’t have to be bad.  Our family has been travelling together for the past 7 years.  I can’t imagine not taking Morgan along…

HOTEL REVIEW OF THE BEST WESTERN FRANKLIN INN
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HOTEL REVIEW OF THE BEST WESTERN FRANKLIN INN

Visiting the Franklin, TN area or travelling through and need a place to stop? There are many hotel choices in the Franklin area, but we recently stayed here for four nights while visiting family.  The Best Western Franklin Inn is in a convenient location right off I-65.  It is 2.8 miles from beautiful downtown Franklin…

21 State Parks in 2021 Challenge – Part 2
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21 State Parks in 2021 Challenge – Part 2

Which Arkansas State Park has the highest elevation point in the state, has a hang glider launching point, and allows ATVs to ride on some trails? If you guessed Mount Magazine you are correct! That makes Mount Magazine our #2 park in the 21 State Parks in 2021 Challenge. #2 Mount Magazine Located in Paris,…

21 Arkansas State Parks in 2021 Challenge
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21 Arkansas State Parks in 2021 Challenge

The challenge has been set… The Hopwood Family is going to try to visit 21 Arkansas State Parks in 2021.  Arkansas has 52 State Parks spread out all over the Natural State.  We are challenging ourselves to visit half of them this year.  We are fortunate to live in a beautiful state, but seldom venture…

A Review of a Unique Restaurant: Mythos
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A Review of a Unique Restaurant: Mythos

The unique restaurant, Mythos, resides in the Lost Continent area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure.  With its’ massive rock facing and cascading waterfalls you know you are in for a unique restaurant experience.  The restaurant features a mixture of Mediterranean, Asian, and American cuisine. It is casually elegant and has a separate kids’ menu.  Reservations…