In this installment of the Traveling Mom Spotlight, I interview Christina Riley. Christina is the mother of Charlotte, a full-time travel writer, and the owner of popular niche travel site, NC Tripping. Let’s start with you introducing yourself and your family. My name is Christina Riley and I am a full-time travel writer with my […]
8 Perfect Day Trips From Raleigh To Take With Kids
Although Raleigh is a beautiful and fun, kid friendly city that we seriously adore visiting, it’s also so much fun to explore the cities surrounding Raleigh. I want to share with you some great day trips from Raleigh that are perfect for family travelers. The reason that these cities in particular make such good day […]
Hatteras To Ocracoke Ferry; What To Actually Expect
The most popular way of getting to Ocracoke Island is via the Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry. I had so many questions about how the ferry worked and most of those questions weren’t completely answered by anyone until I actually took the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry for myself. If you’re like me, you like to know what you’re […]
19 Things To Do On Roanoke Island, North Carolina With Kids
I saw the tell tale architecture that I’ve grown to know as a signature of the Outer Banks. Our first stop on Roanoke Island was in the town of Manteo. A small and very walkable little waterfront town that is home to the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse has become one of our favorite little towns on […]
8 Ways To Make a Road Trip With a Toddler Easier
Worried about taking a long road trip with a toddler in tow? Don’t be! I’ve been road tripping with my toddlers since they were babies and let me tell you… a road trip with a toddler is a million times easier than a road trip with a baby. Over the past three years we have […]
29 Things To Do On Ocracoke Island, North Carolina With Kids
In 1715, Ocracoke was establish as an official port of North Carolina. After a couple centuries of being a productive port island, ferries began running to Ocracoke in the 1950’s and a full water system was installed in the 1970’s. Since then, Ocracoke has been labeled as a perfect Outer Banks destination for tourists. When […]
11 Types of Vacations To Take With Your Kids
Traveling with my daughters is my favorite thing in the world. As an avid traveler, I’m always looking for new types of travel to experience with my girls. We favor beach trips and old walkable towns, but there are so many others ways we explore this world together. For your next trip, you can mix […]
41 Things To Do In Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina With Kids
Rumor has it, years ago the Killdeer bird heavily populated the sand and brush on the Outer Banks, giving it the nickname “Killdeer Hills.” Over time, the name evolved and the area was given the name Kill Devil Hills. This little town in the Outer Banks is just north of the popular Nags Head and […]
28 Things To Do In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina With Kids
Kitty Hawk is best known for being the place where the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903 and over the decades it has become one of the favorite cities in the Outer Banks. These 28 things to do in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina will add so much fun to a trip to the Outer […]
150 Things To Do In Outer Banks, North Carolina With Kids
If you haven’t already fallen in love with The Outer Banks, you will after you read this article.. The Outer Banks was tucked neatly into my bucket list for two years before I finally made my way towards the Outer Banks via another rockin’ roadtrip with my two toddlers. We explored the area extensively and […]
101 Fun Facts About North Carolina
How much do you know about North Carolina? The state has some of the coolest fun facts and history! You may know that North Carolina is famous for its mountains, amazing barbecue, and beautiful beaches… but here’s 101 fun facts you may not know about this gorgeous southeastern state. 101 Fun Facts About North Carolina […]
70+ Things To Do In Corolla, North Carolina With Kids
At the top of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is Corolla. It’s known for its breathtaking beauty and its heard of feral Spanish Mustangs that roam the towns northernmost beaches. I had been wanting to take an epic Outer Banks road trip ever since we moved to North Carolina two and half years ago. I finally […]