Kathleen Hesketh

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Packing for Disney World: Disney Vacation Planning Essentials

By Kathleen Hesketh / August 31, 2021 / 1 Comment

Packing for Disney World may be the last step in your vacation planning process, but it is by no means the least important.  When it comes to creating your Disney World packing list, you’ll need to think about what you need in the parks as well as during your journey. Of course, there are the … Read more

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Girl and dog stop at first looking out on the Latourell Falls Hike

Latourell Falls Hike, One of the Hottest Trails in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge

By Kathleen Hesketh / August 22, 2021 / 0 Comments

The Latourell Falls hike in Oregon is now open following a lengthy closure due to the Eagle Creek Fire in 2017. Easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway, this loop hike can also be taken as an out and back adventure. No matter how you dish it up, you’ll cover two outstanding waterfalls and … Read more

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Is the Disney Credit Card Worth it? A Disney Credit Card Review

By Kathleen Hesketh / August 15, 2021 / 7 Comments

The Disney Visa card, offered by Chase, rewards card members with points for every dollar spent. However, with so many travel cards on the market, you’re likely wondering if the Chase Disney Visa card is really worth it or if you’d be better off with another card. In this Disney credit card review, we’ll cover … Read more

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Considering a Walt Disney World Car Rental for Your Next Trip? Here is What You Need to Know.

By Kathleen Hesketh / July 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Considering a Walt Disney World Car Rental for Your Next Trip? Here is What You Need to Know.

Now that Disney’s free Magical Express bus service has come to an end, renting a car at Disney World is more popular than ever. However, with so many alternatives to Disney’s Magical Express now available, does it really make sense to pay for a rental car? After all, Disney’s complimentary park-to-park and resort-to-park transportation, can … Read more

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Are Dogs Allowed at Disney World? The Answer May Surprise You

By Kathleen Hesketh / July 11, 2021 / 2 Comments

Since 67 percent of American households own a pet, and 78 percent take them with them when they travel, it isn’t surprising that people often wonder if dogs are allowed at Disney World. The answer in a nutshell, is sort of. While service dogs are always welcome at Disney World resorts, on Disney complimentary transportation … Read more

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Oregon in Summer, a Paradise You Won’t Want to Leave

By Kathleen Hesketh / July 4, 2021 / 0 Comments

With over 1,100 moderate hiking trails, miles of back country wilderness and opportunities for biking, paddling and rock climbing, just to name a few, there aren’t many other warm weather destinations as friendly to outdoor enthusiasts as Oregon in summer. Add in a host of activities, a penchant for historical fare and a coastline filled … Read more

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Mother-daughter travel blogger team enjoying an Oregon hiking trail through old growth forest

16 of the Best Oregon Hiking Trails for a Lifetime of Adventures

By Kathleen Hesketh / June 20, 2021 / 2 Comments

While we aren’t even close to covering every trail, Oregon hiking is one of our favorite activities. As a result, we’ve logged some foot miles and have done some extensive research to fill up our bucket list with future adventures. Below are some of the best Oregon hiking trails we’ve experienced and how we’ll be … Read more

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Thunder Mountain is shared between Disney World vs. Disneyland rides

Disney World Vs Disneyland Rides, Finding the Biggest Thrills

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 23, 2021 / 1 Comment

When comparing Disney World vs Disneyland rides, the debate is endless. Which park offers more attractions or better thrills, the list goes on and on. Before entering the debate, however, we first need to define what is considered a ride. Disney World has 171 attractions, and Disneyland has 91. In Disney terms, attractions do not … Read more

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Puppy sleeps on a road trip knowing that he has everything he needs in his dog gear travel bag.

Dog Gear Travel Bag Essentials: Protecting Fido from Head to Tail on Your Journey

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 11, 2020 / 0 Comments

When it comes to traveling, I often go out of my way to find places that welcome my dog, Nemo. That can mean carrying around a hefty dog gear travel bag. Over the years, I’ve collected a wide assortment of gear meant to simplify my excursions and protect my dog from head to tail. Some … Read more

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Meet a Dinosaur “Mutt” at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Meet a Dinosaur “Mutt” at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

With 4.5 billion years of the earth’s history under one roof, the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale may be the only place you can see the skeletal remains of a Brontosaurus-Apatosaurus hybrid. How a Dinosaur Comes to Be a Hybrid According to Nina, a docent at the museum, the institution’s signature Brontosaurus suffered … Read more

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