Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, spent five years in France, traveled extensively and enjoyed European cuisine. He loved food, collected recipes, and brought back pasta maker and a recipe for macaroni and cheese from Italy.
Read more…A Visit to Monticello
Visit Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, where kids can tour house he designed, explore extensive gardens, and see life in a Virginia plantation, plus children’s books to read.
Read more…San Francisco: 30 Fun things to do with kids this summer
It’s summer in San Francisco!
Best parks, museums, fun food, hikes, free music and kid’s shows, tips, insider secrets (redwood grove, fairy doors, Chinatown lunch and playgrounds, cheapest bay cruise), and more.
Summer 2026: Tips for Visiting US National Parks
Know before you go to US national parks this summer.
Tips for road conditions, weather, wildlife and fire safety, extreme summer heat, new entrance fees and passes, national parks with no entrance fees, and individual park updates.
July 4 Celebrations Around America
Independence Day this year celebrates 250 years of democracy and creation of a new country – the United States of America.
This summer traveling around the US, enjoy July 4 festivals with live music, community parades and activities, local food, and of course, fireworks.
Bake Star Cookies for July 4th
The first American flag had 13 white stars on a blue background.
Two hundred and fifty years later, there are 50 stars, representing each of the United States.
For a fun activity to celebrate July 4, bake cookies in the shape of stars.
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