Ahhh, the summer family vacation – one of my favorite types of trips to plan! State parks to hike, lakes and/or pools to swim, new experiences and adventures to be had! Where shall we go this year? Blue Mound, WI! Let’s hit the road!

Are you looking for something fun to do? Something free? Something that can be done in a day? Well, I know a place just for you. Menominee Park Zoo, located in Oshkosh, is right near Lake Winnebago.

Here is a list of 10 things to know when planning your roller coaster road trip:

Summer is right around the corner, and I’ve got a suggestion for you! Visit Bay Beach Amusement Park! If you haven’t been to Bay Beach, you need to go. If it’s been a while, what are you waiting for?

Here are some campfire snack ideas, activities around the campfire, and other nighttime activities. I’m sure you may be familiar with some of these ideas, but I hope I am able to give you some new ideas or remind you of different things to try with your kids.

Last summer, my family and I were driving home from our vacation when we decided to make a stop at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac for a picnic and to help break up the long drive home. I had heard the views of Lake Winnebago at Lakeside Park were beautiful, but what I didn’t know was what an amazing park it is for children!

Located less than 40-50 minutes away from the Green Bay/Fox Cities, along the shores of Lake Michigan, the city of Two Rivers will make the perfect distance for your family day-trip. Here are my personal favorite family-friendly hot spots and activities:

Our family loves taking hikes, catching frogs, and exploring new trails. I grew up in Neenah, and one place we would go for walks when I was a kid was Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha.

My family recently had the opportunity to visit The Wilderness Resort, and we were thrilled. February can feel like the longest month of the year (even though it’s the shortest), and it was a delight to visit at the start of the Polar Vortex.

When my son was 18 months old, I realized I was going to be going on a 15-hour road trip with him, solo. At the time, we were moving 1000 miles from our home in New Jersey to Green Bay, Wisconsin.