Hypoallergenic Hotel Rooms

By the end of the summer our family will have stayed at five different hotels in three different states. Two down, three to go. (You’ll recall the first left much to be desired.) I’m hoping the next few will live up to their online descriptions. It’s bad enough when you see a six-legged critter scurrying across the floor of a four-star hotel, but having to worry about hair, pet dander, pollen, mold and other bacteria left behind from the previous guest—it’s enough to make you put the kibosh on family trips. Let’s face it; every time you check into a … Continue reading

Indianapolis Fever

In less than 20 hours a field of 30 men and three women will start their engines and gun it around the track for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. Coincidentally, my family will be attending a wedding in Indiana next month and I have recently written several blogs about the area’s accommodations, outdoor activities, and other points of interest. In honor of the Indianapolis 500 I figured it was appropriate to add a few more must-see attractions to the list—both are new and have opened in just the past few days. Indianapolis Zoo—Oceans Exhibit According to zoo officials, … Continue reading

Indiana’s Outdoor Hot Spots

Continuing our look at Indiana’s must-see attractions, this blog spotlights the state’s natural wonders. Wolf Park Calling all city slickers who are nature lovers at heart—if you have always dreamed of getting up close and personal with some wild residents of Indiana—-Wolf Park is the place to be. The popular non-profit educational center is home to packs of gray wolves, a herd of bison, red foxes and coyotes. It is located near Lafayette, about 50 miles north of Indianapolis. If you are taking the kids you may want to consider sticking around for Saturday Howl nights — where you learn … Continue reading