tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post5844243618890138934..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Family Vacation Ideas That Will Also Hit My Travel GoalsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72929029785881551412019-12-06T15:09:28.852-05:002019-12-06T15:09:28.852-05:00Katie, I did a hot air balloon ride recently and a...Katie, I did a hot air balloon ride recently and am HOOKED. I'm terrified of heights, and even started crying a little bit as the balloon went up (I seriously considered sitting on the floor of the basket in a ball), but I soon realized it wasn't scary for me because you're not looking down, you're looking out at the landscape. It's gorgeous and amazing. As long as I didn'trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34681330098672713192019-11-18T15:33:12.179-05:002019-11-18T15:33:12.179-05:00I will definitely go at some point! It'll eith...I will definitely go at some point! It'll either be 2020 or 2021 :) I just wish time and money weren't a factor--it'd be great not to have to think about those logistics!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60978258879810245132019-11-18T15:31:39.837-05:002019-11-18T15:31:39.837-05:00Alaska is my dream destination! I'd love to sa...Alaska is my dream destination! I'd love to save that for when I have a lot of time and saved up money to do it. Maybe when I'm 50 ;) That's awesome that you both shared the same goal and helped each other hit up all the states. What a fun adventure to do together! I love the idea of taking my kids to Europe--maybe when they are 16 & 17 or so. I feel like that should be so far Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8562405516335964632019-11-18T15:04:02.230-05:002019-11-18T15:04:02.230-05:00Don't cut out Denver!! There is SO much to do ...Don't cut out Denver!! There is SO much to do here. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243595365024486395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62329936941563371182019-11-18T09:25:33.642-05:002019-11-18T09:25:33.642-05:00My husband and I visited all 50 states by the time...My husband and I visited all 50 states by the time we turned 50. When he was 48 he had 8 to go and they were all out west. So our family flew into Denver and drove the states surrounding Colorado. (7 state visit) When he turned 50 we flew to Alaska. And then when I turned 50 (2 years later), he and I went to my last 3 states for vacation. So it can be done! And when you do get to all of them, Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46628273748534625772019-11-17T14:11:16.860-05:002019-11-17T14:11:16.860-05:00We went to the Walmart Museum while in Bentonville...We went to the Walmart Museum while in Bentonville. Were checking out the gift shop and bumped into the mayor of Bentonville, who posed for a picture with us. It was a super fun, small town thing to happen. :)<br /><br />And yes, Rogers -- and that whole area, Eureka Springs, etc. --is really pretty. I'm from California and wasn't excited about going to Arkansas at all, but was surprised MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531612064498499248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16333267178388552872019-11-16T13:55:43.574-05:002019-11-16T13:55:43.574-05:00Let me know if you want more specific recommendati...Let me know if you want more specific recommendations! I've been to Marfa twice and live in Fort Worth :)Elizabeth Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396718475578490202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77143710336518451092019-11-14T08:48:16.179-05:002019-11-14T08:48:16.179-05:00Route 66 sounds like it's a must-do, so I'...Route 66 sounds like it's a must-do, so I'm adding that to my list! <br /><br />(And I rarely turn down a place to crash, haha!)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12361202763426789672019-11-14T08:26:33.373-05:002019-11-14T08:26:33.373-05:00From the pictures I've seen, I can't WAIT ...From the pictures I've seen, I can't WAIT to see New Mexico! It looks amazing. I think it'd be a really nice state to drive through. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10225804825930428312019-11-14T08:25:49.482-05:002019-11-14T08:25:49.482-05:00I had no idea that Delaware was only two hours fro...I had no idea that Delaware was only two hours from NYC! I wish I'd have thought to make the day trip the last time I was in NY. But YES, I will definitely get in touch (maybe email me so I can let you know if/when I go?). I'm thinking I'll probably take the kids to the city for a couple of days and then we can head down to Delaware for a couple of days before going home. No idea whenKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72036452826250187592019-11-14T08:23:30.336-05:002019-11-14T08:23:30.336-05:00I'm sure my whole family would love the Aviati...I'm sure my whole family would love the Aviation Museum! I'm super interested in things like that. We've seen the Blue Angels a couple of times, and it's terrifying and amazing to me. I can't imagine how those pilots train for that--hahaha! Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12044743196328429872019-11-14T08:22:06.182-05:002019-11-14T08:22:06.182-05:00That would be SO MUCH FUN!That would be SO MUCH FUN!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57383683936237694402019-11-14T08:21:14.061-05:002019-11-14T08:21:14.061-05:00Ohh, Fort Worth sounds like fun! I've heard gr...Ohh, Fort Worth sounds like fun! I've heard great things about Austin, but I was thinking it may be too far south, too. It's worth checking on, though. Marfa sounds amazing--definitely something I would enjoy! ;) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-90380203989033284452019-11-14T08:19:38.706-05:002019-11-14T08:19:38.706-05:00I will do that! I don't have a Costco membersh...I will do that! I don't have a Costco membership, but it might be worth buying one if I can get a good travel deal :) Thanks for the suggestion!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-92056198749364566222019-11-14T08:19:02.208-05:002019-11-14T08:19:02.208-05:00I always approve comments that aren't spam, so...I always approve comments that aren't spam, so it must have been a fluke--I hate Blogger's commenting system! Sorry about that.<br /><br />I hadn't thought about all the snow out west--it sounds like we're going to have to plan that for summer. Summer is so busy for us that it's hard to make the time, but I definitely don't want to get caught in snow on our trip! That'Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-6694710920017784772019-11-14T08:17:12.851-05:002019-11-14T08:17:12.851-05:00Oooh, the mining history sounds interesting! I thi...Oooh, the mining history sounds interesting! I think my kids would be into that. I wish Northern Idaho wasn't so far, well, north! ;) However, I go to the PNW about once a year, so maybe I'll make that a side trip from Seattle. I LOVE the northwest! Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60490652805557886552019-11-14T08:14:45.350-05:002019-11-14T08:14:45.350-05:00You're right, Brooklyn is definitely a great p...You're right, Brooklyn is definitely a great place to stay when traveling to NYC! I've stayed in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and it was like night and day. I enjoyed my trips to NYC (I've been there several times for blog-related things) but I just don't think I can handle it for more than a couple of days. It's SO different from where I live! Learning the subway system (after Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50400748349162726782019-11-14T08:12:06.133-05:002019-11-14T08:12:06.133-05:00The quirky, random, can't-plan-it stuff is the...The quirky, random, can't-plan-it stuff is the best, isn't it?! That's what we found when we went to Virginia Beach. Who would've thunk we'd be there for a tropical storm and the beach would be closed? hahaha! But the kids (and Jerry and I) had SO MUCH FUN on that trip!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56096631588972282312019-11-14T08:10:41.127-05:002019-11-14T08:10:41.127-05:00I definitely don't want to have to worry about...I definitely don't want to have to worry about snow storms! That hadn't occurred to me. We may have to try to make a summer trip work. Summer is so busy for us that it's hard to do vacations in summer, but you're right--the weather will make a big difference!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11485640327795545562019-11-14T08:09:17.549-05:002019-11-14T08:09:17.549-05:00I haven't checked that out, but I will do that...I haven't checked that out, but I will do that! I guess I figured flights would be cheaper to Florida or Alabama than they would to Denver, but since Denver is a major city, I could be wrong. I will have to see how that works out! Thanks for the suggestion!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53144311170222138082019-11-14T07:52:48.764-05:002019-11-14T07:52:48.764-05:00That is AMAZING that you drove across the country ...That is AMAZING that you drove across the country the summer after college. Since Noah is going to graduate high school AND his registered nursing program at the same time (crazy, right?!) I keep encouraging him to take a year off after that and travel. With my brother's travel benefits, he could backpack Europe or go anywhere his heart desires! I really wish I'd traveled before settling Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50720682996488639182019-11-14T07:45:32.755-05:002019-11-14T07:45:32.755-05:00Oooh, I love the idea of swinging through Yellowst...Oooh, I love the idea of swinging through Yellowstone National Park. Maybe I'll do Cheyenne as a "just in case", and then make a real plan for a nice stop for the second road trip. In what part of Wyoming do you live? I'd love to meet up when I hit up that state!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79876825237065307662019-11-14T07:43:11.743-05:002019-11-14T07:43:11.743-05:00Thank you for the honesty! Texarkana sounds cool b...Thank you for the honesty! Texarkana sounds cool because of the name and location, but I don't want to waste time (since our time will be so limited as it is). Thanks for the suggestions!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-3518689768716755622019-11-14T07:42:20.223-05:002019-11-14T07:42:20.223-05:00Pops on 66 sounds like it would be the highlight o...Pops on 66 sounds like it would be the highlight of my kids' trip! Hahaha! We will definitely add that to the list. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-83151187540409411322019-11-14T07:41:05.891-05:002019-11-14T07:41:05.891-05:00Ohmygosh, so many ideas! A few people have said th...Ohmygosh, so many ideas! A few people have said that Texarkana isn't the best stop, so that's good to know--it just sounded cool because of the name/idea of it ;) Since NE Arkansas would probably add too much time, I may have to save it for another trip (I'm sure I'll be visiting Kansas City again to see my friend Andrea, and I can make a side trip to NE Arkansas). However, I willKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.com