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Secret Caverns New York: Family-Friendly Cave In New York State

Discover why a visit to Secret Caverns New York should be on your radar. Explore this incredible show cave and its 100 ft underground waterfall! Our Journey To Secret Cavern Began In New York City We love visiting New York City. Growing up, my family made the 8-hour drive from the outskirts of Toronto to …

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Hotel Review: Wilburton Inn, Manchester, Vermont

Hidden among the beautiful Green Mountains in Manchester, Vermont sits an incredible mansion inn. Check out why visited the Wilburton Inn with kids. It was a beautiful and sunny start to the Easter long weekend. The drive from Toronto to Manchester, Vermont was just over 7 hrs long. To break up the journey, we decided …

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How to Summit Mauna Kea: Spaced out on the Big Island

To summit Mauna Kea is on the must-do list of many that visit the Big Island of Hawaii. Read our how-to summit Mauna Kea guide to have an amazing trip. Choosing to summit Mauna Kea on the Big Island was one of the reasons that we chose the island of Hawaii for our first Hawaiian …

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A Tale of Two Castles in the Thousand Islands

Boldt Castle and Singer Castle are two castles in the Thousand Islands that can be easily visited as part of a cruise or via your own boat. Thousand Islands National Park At only 24.4 sq km, Thousand Islands National Park is one of Canada’s smallest National Parks, but what it lacks in size, it more …

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Explore Niagara Falls: Should You Visit The Canadian Side Or The American Side?

Niagara Falls is one of the most iconic places to visit in the USA and Canada. But which side is better? Explore Niagara Falls with us and find out! About Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a collection of three waterfalls that straddle Canada and the United States of America. Each side offers many experiences that …

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9 Incredible Caves You Can Visit With Kids

We love exploring caves, and we are anxious to introduce our kids to the geology and adventure surrounding them. Here are 9 caves you can visit with kids! We absolutely love exploring caves. Big and small, short and tall, deep or shallow, caves always offer a sense of mystery, discovery, and adventure. We have hiked …

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12 Must-See Places in the American Southwest

The United States has so much to explore that we had to narrow our list down to a region! Here are 12 must-see places in the American Southwest. Christina and I have had a love affair with the American Southwest since the beginning of our relationship. The American Southwest was the first trip that we …

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an amazing destination on the Big Island. Watch an active crater, walk on the volcano floor and see land being formed! Spending a day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park should be on everyone’s Hawaii Big Island itinerary. This otherworldly destination on the edge of the island of Hawaii features everything …

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The Best Treats In New York City: A Child-Guided Food Tour Of Manhattan

We let the kids take us on their version of a foodie tour through New York City. Come and see what amazing treats we discover! A day exploring New York City usually conjures up images of gazing out over twinkling lights from the Empire State building, amazing hotels, and dining luxuriously at one of the …

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Skiing North Michigan: Your Guide To Family Skiing In Michigan

We are excited to welcome the first Guest Post on Wandering Wagars! Sarah Ross-Koves is an AP English Lit and Psychology Teacher and her blog Keeping Up with the Koveses focuses on education, reading, and supporting students’ success. We love her view of experiences over “stuff” and try to instill the same passion for experience and adventure …

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