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About Shannon Entin

Shannon Entin is a family travel writer and homeschooling mom who loves the challenge of combining travel with education and personal growth. Passionate about road trips, her goal is to drive through all 50 states in America, chronicling her adventures at 100 Routes Across America. She loves to run (especially in Disney World!), ski, and scrapbook. Connect with Shannon on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

12 Reasons Why New Jersey Rocks

By Shannon Entin

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I recently came across a comparison of “2015’s Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips.” My state, New Jersey, ranked 41st overall and 47th in “fun and scenic attractions.” All I have to say is… “Huh?” The researchers are obviously misinformed, so let me provide this list of the many reasons why New Jersey rocks (in no particular […]

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8 Places You Must Go On Cape Cod

By Shannon Entin

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Sure, Cape Cod has its share of beautiful beaches, but it also boasts more under-the-radar history, nature, and art than you think. Check out my list of places you need to go on your next visit to Cape Cod. Art’s Dune Tours, Provincetown: Art’s Dune Tours takes you on a journey through the Provincetown Cape Cod […]

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A Multisensory Experience at LuLu’s Restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama

By Shannon Entin

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Sitting pretty on the Intercoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores, Alabama, LuLu’s is a restaurant experience that offers food, music, sand, adventure, and the opportunity to walk on water. Founded by Jimmy Buffet’s sister, Lucy Buffet, LuLu’s serves 4,000 people a day in the summer season and is known for adding something new every year to […]

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Wet and Wild in Niagara Falls

By Shannon Entin

When visiting Niagara Falls, getting up close and personal with the thunderous waterfalls needs to be at the top of your to-do list. Two attractions offer you the chance to see the falls from unique vantage points and place you smack in the center of the wet, windy action. At Niagara Falls State Park in […]

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Inspiration at Jack Sisemore’s RV Museum in Amarillo, TX

By Shannon Entin

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Jack Sisemore lives and breathes RVs. As my family and I toured his RV Museum in Amarillo, Texas, he recalled his 25+ years of collecting, restoring, servicing, and selling RVs, his passion for the glory days of road tripping, and his own yearly family RV trips from Texas all the way up to Maine. The […]

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Casinos and Kids? Check out Boomtown in Reno, Nevada

By Shannon Entin

When traveling with kids, can staying in a casino hotel be a wise choice? There are definitely pros and cons, but if you’re visiting Reno, Nevada, I can absolutely recommend Boomtown Casino and Hotel. In our pre-child life, my husband and I loved zipping down the Garden State Parkway to spend a few hours in […]

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How to Pack an Emergency Car Kit for Winter Travel Safety

By Shannon Entin

Winter Travel Safety Kit in Case of Emergency This Girl Travels

Spring break season is coming up and you many be packing your car for a road trip – and not necessarily to warmer climates. My family will be headed to Vermont to Smugglers’ Notch ski resort. And we recently spent three weeks in Colorado traveling to three different mountains. Since we spend so much time […]

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One of a Kind Family Fun at Keystone Ski Resort

By Shannon Entin

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They call it Kidtopia. It’s also Parentopia. Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colo., puts families first, yet still offers plenty to challenge and entertain adults. Here’s a list of activities everyone can enjoy… and it’s just the tip of the iceberg at Keystone! What to Do With Younger Kids First of all, kids 12 and under […]

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How To Spend a Weekend in Lake Placid, NY

By Shannon Entin

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With its quaint lakefront downtown, nearby Whiteface Mountain, and nostalgic Olympic venues, Lake Placid, New York, offers the perfect combination of tourism energy and small-town atmosphere. The mountain lake town features year-round activities, festivities, and adventures. This photo itinerary will help you plan your visit. Buy the Olympic Sites Passport for access to the Olympic […]

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The Hershey Lodge: Your Sweet Spot in Hershey, PA

By Shannon Entin

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Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Penn., goes all-in with its chocolate theme. As it should be in “The Sweetest Place on Earth.” If the bedside chocolate kisses and cocoa-infused shampoo and conditioner don’t delight you, surely the specialty desserts and chocolate martinis will. The lobby welcomed us with its cozy wood and stone décor. The smell […]

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