The oldest monument in New York City is more than 3,500 years old – it’s an ancient Egyptian obelisk called Cleopatra’s Needle in Central Park. For a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts, head to the Egyptian Art galleries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Read more…Napoleon Bonaparte in Paris
Napoleon Bonaparte was a charismatic hero of France, who led a Grand Army to victory, and defeat. In Paris, everything about Napoleon is “larger than life” – monumental paintings, enormous triumphal arches, battle history at the Army Museum (Musee de l’Armee), and a majestic tomb.
Read more…Where to Stay in Yosemite
Find Travel for Kids best recommendations for where to stay when you visit to Yosemite – hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, and tips for visiting this summer.
Read more…Pink Pearl apples are here!
August is the time for Pink Pearl and Gravenstein apples in Sonoma County. We visited Hale’s Apple Farm, bought a whole box of A-one pink apples. Recipes for Pink Pearl applesauce and fluffy pancakes for the best breakfast!
Read more…World of Ice Cream: San Francisco
Here’s Travel for Kids list of favorite San Francisco ice cream shops, organized by neighborhoods.
Have fun tasting familiar and international flavors of ice cream!
California Coast Redwoods: Ancient wonders saved for future generations
What are the tallest trees on earth – Coast redwoods?
California (and southern Oregon) are only places in the world where coast redwood forests live in the wild.
10 California parks to visit to see magnificent coast redwoods.