County fairs aren’t just for 4-Hers & FFAers. These carnival-ride-filled festivals are a great way to introduce your kids to the sights and sounds of your childhood. While our urban diversions draw us away from country livin’ most of the…
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Travel opportunities for Des Moines families.
3 Summer Day Trips 4 Kids from Des Moines
Summer is stunning in Iowa. Flowers bloom, skies are blue and fields are lush and green. It’s a beautiful time of year to enjoy the outdoors and a bit of needed time away on a one-of-a-kind road trip. Whether you’re…
Read MoreCabin Fever: 5 Family Camps in Iowa
Heading off to summer camp is a rite of passage for many Des Moines kids. But did you know that families heading off to summer camp is a growing trend? I was surprised by the number of our friends and…
Read MoreTips 4 a Family Fun Day at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum
Updated for 2021. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Museum has been CLOSED to the public. Please be sure to call ahead to see if the Museum is open or not. President’s day was originally set aside as a day…
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