The whole extended family packs onto a garden wall for a group photo under the shade trees.A wide-angle selfie catches the whole family crew, from the grandparents down to the littlest ones.One of the kids poses in the kitchen while the family's two dachshunds circle underfoot.One of the kids digs into a cup of ice cream while perched in a giant magazine-cover photo op.The family shows off their sundaes and cones on a stop for ice cream.One of the kids relaxes on the couch, giving the old dachshund some pets.The boys sprawl out on a lakeside dock, one of them flat on his stomach peering over the railing.One of the kids grins for a photo with his loaded sundae in front of a colorful ice cream shop mural.One of the kids takes a big bite out of her ice cream cone at the Häagen-Dazs counter.One of the kids points out a lizard perched up on the screened porch.A curious lizard climbs right up one of the kids' arms in the yard.One of the kids watches, delighted, as the lizard makes its way up his arm.The boys crouch down on the dock, getting a closer look at something along the railing.A "Be Bear Aware" notice posted at the campground reminds everyone to keep a clean camp in bear country.Our rig tucked into a wooded gravel site among the trees for the night.Backing the truck up to hitch onto the fifth wheel as we get ready to roll out of the wooded campsite.One more playful pose on the site's patio before packing up the swing and fire-ring chairs behind her.Striking a pose on the concrete patio at our shaded campsite.Fixing up before breaking camp at our quiet wooded site one more morning.One of the kids freezes mid-reaction as a tiny lizard hitches a ride on his shoulder.Rolling down a quiet tree-lined backroad under a clear blue sky.Trailing a truck down a shaded two-lane road, trees arching overhead.A roadside bank sign marking our stop near Paducah, Kentucky.One of the kids floats back in his life vest for some evening pool time.The whole crew lines up with their e-bikes under the shady trees before heading out.All three kids geared up and ready to roll on the e-bikes.The youngest dashes into frame to join his siblings before the ride.Two of the kids suit up in helmets before an e-bike loop around the campground.A few steps closer to the water, taking in the still morning view before breakfast.One of the kids pauses lakeside in the early morning quiet, hills glowing on the water behind him.Early morning stillness on the lake outside camp, the water like glass under a clear blue sky.Sunlight streams through the pines over the quiet campground green, playground and rigs still asleep in the early light.Pine trunks frame the lake just steps from our campsite, morning light rippling across the water.Another quiet morning view of the lake from camp, sunlight just starting to break through the trees.Stone Mountain's granite dome rises across the lake from our yurt for the night.The view from our fire pit, Stone Mountain glowing gold above the still morning water.Morning light on the lake from our yurt's deck, the whole campground still quiet.A lone paddler glides across the still lake as the campground wakes up around it.Our row of lakeside yurts catching the first light of the morning.An evening goodbye with family, porch and yard lights glowing warm against the dark.A closer look at the backyard garden railroad, tiny towns and trestle bridges tucked among the rocks.The family gathers along the garden wall to watch the trains roll through, bubbles drifting over the miniature town.Climbing over for a closer look as the little trains make their rounds.One of the kids leans in for a hands-on look as a train crosses the trestle bridge.A wide view of the miniature railroad valley, complete with its own trestle bridge and tiny depot.One of the kids beams next to the miniature train village winding through the rock garden.A caterpillar's silk web tent glistens in the branches on a walk around the campground.The playground and RV rows sit quiet in the early morning hush at the campground.The pool sits still and empty under a gray morning sky, crepe myrtles blooming along the fence.Two of the kids pause on their e-bikes at the pool gate, helmets buckled and ready to ride.One of the kids climbs high on the playground structure while the quiet pool and RVs wait below.Helmets on, the two kids straddle their e-bikes outside the still-closed pool gate.Taking a seat on a garden bench beneath a crepe myrtle in full bloom.One more quiet moment under the blooming crepe myrtle before heading back to the rig.The scooter parked on the path with the volleyball net and rows of rigs spread out behind it.A close selfie together under the crepe myrtles, matching pink for the occasion.Coffee in hand on the green bench while one of the kids zips by on a scooter.A quiet minute on the bench under the crepe myrtles before the day gets going.Still soaking in the view from the green bench, the campground quiet all around.One more relaxed moment on the bench before the crew heads out for the day.One of the kids strikes a pose on the picnic table bench, snack in hand at the campground playground.A moment later, still perched on the same bench, finger raised for one more silly pose.The kids share a bench on the water taxi, Minion plush in hand as the Universal globe glides past across the lagoon.Cruising the lagoon on the water taxi, one of the kids studying a new Minion plush while the other looks on.Coaster tracks and palm trees rise over the lagoon on a bright morning at Universal.Little boats bob in the still morning light along the colorful waterfront at the Universal resort.A playful Authorized Minions Only sign marks a themed doorway somewhere inside the park.Packed onto the shuttle with the crowd after a long day in the parks, park bag and all.One of the kids grins ear to ear on the ride back, riding shotgun next to Mom on the monorail.A quieter moment on the monorail as the tired crew heads back after dark.Another blurry, happy beat on the monorail ride home from the parks.The towering Frankenstein castle facade glows against the evening sky as dusk settles over the park.One of the kids waits it out on a bench inside the ride queue, a spooky garden scene glowing on the screen ahead.A coffin tips eerily in ghostly blue light inside the ride's crypt scene.Sweeping stone stairs and a candlelit chandelier set the gothic mood inside the queue.A crackling blue energy device glows overhead as we wind through the queue line.The gothic Frankenstein castle rises into the evening sky as we head toward the entrance.The looming stone clock tower of the castle lit up against the fading dusk light.Crowds gather in front of the towering castle as evening settles over the park.Families stream past the castle's gothic facade as the sky fades to dusk.Fog rolls out of the Frankenstein Catacombs entrance as one of the kids dashes past.Mist curls around the crumbling tombstones outside the Catacombs gate.The fog-shrouded Catacombs entrance glows under lantern light as evening falls.A ghostly robed statue watches over the misty courtyard outside the Catacombs.One of the parents snaps a photo as a kid dashes through the fog toward the Catacombs gate.The kids run together through the swirling fog while a parent captures the moment on her phone.One of the kids in a monster-movie t-shirt strolls into the mist with the rest of the group.Ducking under the covered walkway as fog spills across the courtyard ahead.Walking through the swirling purple energy tunnel leading into the Frankenstein ride.The dramatic rock archway glows purple over the 'It's Alive!' entrance as we head in for the evening.The family strolls through a glowing purple portal beneath a rocky, spired archway as dusk settles over the park.A wider look at the same twilight archway, its neon-lit tunnel pulling everyone in for one more ride.One of the kids holds a tiny anole lizard steady on an arm for a closer look.The little lizard scurries up onto a shoulder, tangled in a park lanyard, to everyone's delight.The same curious lizard clings to the lanyard knot for a ride down someone's back.A gap-toothed grin over a fistful of park lanyards, proof of a great day so far.Another big smile a moment later, still clutching the same colorful lanyards.An ornate clockwork archway, topped with a spinning brass orrery, marks the path into another corner of the park.A closer look at the same steampunk clock tower gateway, its ironwork lace catching the afternoon light.One of the kids scrunches up a face over a chocolate ice cream cone loaded with gold sprinkles.Tongue out and grinning around the same over-the-top ice cream cone a second later.An animatronic old ape and his parrot sidekick put on a show for the crowd in the jungle-themed queue.The same jungle puppet show a beat later, lit up in purple and blue.A carved stone waterfall and painted tropical flowers line the queue path at the park.Weaving through the gear-and-pipe themed queue for the Mario Kart ride, crew in racing colors keeping the line moving.Winding through the glowing pipes and gears of the Mario Kart queue.Deeper into the neon-lit Bowser's castle machinery on the way to the ride.Climbing the castle stairs in our Mario Kart headsets, chains looming overhead.The crew shuffling up the stone staircase toward the ride vehicles.Waiting our turn beneath the massive hanging chains in the castle queue.The whole crew crammed in close for a selfie in our red Mario caps.Three of us grinning for a quick photo before the ride, caps and headsets on.Another close-up in the Mario caps, still buzzing from the ride.Matching Mario hats for a couple's selfie after the ride.One of the kids wide-eyed next to the glowing lava rocks on the ride set.A startled grin from one of the kids as the heat-lamp lava rocks glow behind him.Same spooked expression, chain in hand, with the lava pit lit up behind him.Passing beneath the stone serpent archway into the jungle-themed land.The kids take turns pounding the giant jungle drums at the Donkey Kong photo spot.A wider look at the family drumming away among the oversized jungle drums.Kids banging away on the oversized jungle drums outside Donkey Kong's barrel-topped hideout.The kids keep the beat going on the big carved drums while other guests stroll past.One of the kids stretches up onto a giant drum in the jungle-themed play area.Wandering past the jungle ruins and coaster track of the theme park's Donkey Kong land.A towering carved totem greets us at the entrance to the mine-cart ride area.A birds-eye view over the block-stacked castles and pipes of the video-game-themed land.Weaving through the crowd under the glowing lamp posts of the colorful game-world plaza.Storm clouds roll in over the pipes, blocks, and castle towers of the theme park land.A giant star-topped lamp post rises over the crowd, with the colorful hills and pipes of the video-game-themed land spreading out behind it.A costumed passerby in a veiled headpiece blends into the crowd milling under the lamp posts.A smoking cauldron fountain rises from old stone in the Wizarding World's village square.Another angle on the misty cauldron fountain, framed by the fairy-tale rooftops behind it.A grinning skeleton in a coffin display labeled Our Favorite Familiar greets guests along the queue.An eerie portrait with eyes that seem to follow you lines the stone corridor of the queue.The kids grin over their drinks at a candlelit table, carved bats watching from the booth behind them.A loaded burger with a blackened bun and seasoned fries, plated up for dinner at the park.Digging into burgers, fries, and shared appetizers around the table at dinner.Settling into the cave-like dining room at the park's monster-themed restaurant, red lanterns glowing overhead.Carved bat gargoyles perched over the booths in the torchlit stone dining room.One of the kids peeking around a bat-topped coffin booth in the spooky dining room.Looking straight up at the towering stone spires of a gothic castle in the new park land.Blood-red roses climbing weathered stone above a shadowy archway.An eerie open coffin lit up inside one of the park's dark attractions.A Frankenstein's monster scene crackling with electricity inside the ride.A brooding portrait of the mad scientist watching over the queue.Candlelit chandeliers glowing in front of the mad scientist's portrait at the queue entrance.Looking straight up at a glowing blue monster face from inside the ride vehicle.The family winding through a glowing web-lit queue before the ride.The kids leaning on the rail, taking in the glowing light display in the queue.The family passes under a towering stone archway into Frankenstein's castle at Universal's Dark Universe.Heading toward the looming clock tower of the castle, backpacks and lanyards in tow.The full gothic castle rises against a bright blue sky, quiet before the crowds arrive.The kids lead the way past the Frankenstein gate toward the castle beyond.Weaving through the misty stone streets of the monster-movie land, castle spires overhead.A quiet stretch of cobblestone leading toward the distant clock tower.One of the kids pauses in the plaza in front of a crooked stone cottage.Posing next to a hooded, scythe-wielding statue outside the crypt-like ruins.A grim stone reaper stands watch over the fog-shrouded graveyard set.A wrecked mine cart sits half-buried among the tombstones and drifting fog.Fog rolls through the graveyard, swirling around the wrecked cart and headstones.The boys strike a pose standing inside a pair of oversized stone coffins.One of the kids and a family member step into the coffin photo op, looking suitably spooked.Another take on the coffin photo op, everyone striking their best stone-faced look.Passing beneath the rocky archways into Darkmoor, the path thick with fellow monster-movie fans.Posing together outside the cracked stone gate of the Frankenstein Catacombs on a bright park morning.Peering through the barred iron door of the Frankenstein Catacombs to see what's inside.The cracked stone facade and locked iron gate of the Frankenstein Catacombs entrance, quiet in the morning light.A closer look at the vine-wrapped spire crowning the steampunk archway that marks the land's entrance.Making our way across the mosaic plaza toward the towering archway entrance.The family lines up for a photo as other visitors stream through the archway behind us.Sunlight breaks over the mosaic plaza as guests stream beneath the towering stone archway into the monster-themed land.The kids cross the circular tiled plaza as we head toward the next land.Wandering the mosaic plaza in front of the monster-land entrance before diving in.The kids lead the way toward the dark tunnel entrance ahead.Taking in the view of the park's shimmering fountain lagoon and rooftops from the railing above.The park's fountain lagoon stretches out beneath a sky full of billowing clouds.One of the kids grins through the iron rail overlooking an ornate Victorian parlor exhibit.The family pauses together in a moody, tiled corridor between attractions.The family gathers in Diagon Alley's ornate tiled corridor, waiting for the ride to start.A packed queue winds beneath the arched, gold-lit ceilings of the wizarding bank ride.A dramatic courtroom scene glows overhead as the queue winds past golden statues and banners.Golden statues and glowing courtroom banners tower over the winding queue.An ornate dragon-shaped lamp bracket hangs above one of Diagon Alley's storefronts.One of the family pauses to photograph the griffin lamp guarding a shop entrance.Cobblestone stairs climb toward a miniature Sacre-Coeur in the park's Paris-themed street.Wand shop signs hang over the quiet Parisian stairway, the distant dome glowing in the morning light.One of the kids ducks through a troll-guarded doorway on the way to the next ride.The hand-painted sign for The Untrainable Dragon ride sways overhead against a bright morning sky.A show times board lists out today's performances at the park.The family strolls the wooden boardwalk with towering coaster tracks looming ahead.The kids pose on the empty boardwalk with the dragon-topped peaks of Berk rising behind them.Another quick pose on the same boardwalk before the morning crowds arrive.Walking through a fiery tunnel entrance into the land of dragons.Walking through a glowing red tunnel with the kids, the family heads toward the worlds beyond the entrance.Fountains shoot skyward past an ornate blue-domed pavilion at the heart of the new park.The family poses together beneath the towering astronomical clock gate at the entrance to Epic Universe.One more quick photo under the clock tower before heading through the gates of Epic Universe.A last family shot at the Epic Universe entrance, everyone still all smiles in the early morning light.One of the kids poses with a parent in front of the towering Epic Universe clock gate as the morning crowd streams in.A closer look at the intricate astronomical clockwork crowning the Epic Universe entrance gate.The family strolls the waterfront path toward the resort harbor as the sun sets behind the pastel towers.Following the dock past bobbing boats, the family heads back toward the resort as evening settles in.Little wooden boats bob quietly in the harbor as the sky fades to gold over the resort.Climbing into a vintage powder-blue Amphicar for a nighttime launch at Disney Springs' Boathouse.The Amphicar idles at the dock with headlights glowing, ready to roll right into the water.Rows of red-lit antique books line the shelves inside Gideon's Bakehouse's spooky-chic interior at Disney Springs.Browsing the eerie red-lit bookshelves at Gideon's Bakehouse while the cookie line winds through the shop.One more look around Gideon's Bakehouse's gothic library decor before grabbing a cookie to go.Packed shoulder to shoulder inside Gideon's Bakehouse, the red-lit bookshelves glowing behind the crowd.The moody Gideon's Bakehouse sign glows above the walkway, promising cookies, cakes, and curiosities.Two of the kids huddle over a phone outside the bakery at night while another looks on.One of the group heads in through Gideon's heavy wooden doors, its windows glowing orange from within.The crowd gathers outside Gideon's dramatic dark storefront under the palms.Another look up at the Gideon's Bakehouse facade, its hanging sign listing cookies, cakes, and curiosities.A close-up of the Gideon's Bakehouse sign glowing against the brick under the string lights.The bakery's vintage hanging sign spells out cookies, cakes, and curiosities against the night sky.One of the kids poses against Gideon's giant half-pound cookie mural on the brick wall.Books and curiosities glow blue and gold behind the glass of Gideon's display case windows.The tethered balloon ride lifts off over the water at Disney Springs as dusk settles in.A squirrel pauses mid-nibble on the pavement, the shot catching it a little blurry in the low light.Wiped out from a full day, one of the kids catches a nap on the ride while the other zones out beside him.A family member proudly holds up a new Ron Jon longboard while the kids gather around in the driveway.Another angle on the new longboard show-and-tell, the kids clustered close in the driveway.The kids line up with their garden tools beside freshly planted banana trees at a family stop in Florida.Another take on the yard-work lineup, the new banana leaves already taller than the youngest kid.The gardening crew smiles for one more shot before heading back inside.A closer look at the freshly dug banana bed and the proud planters standing over it.The family gathers once more by the new landscaping, tools resting against their shoulders.The three kids pose together by the new plantings, the house's roofline framing the shot.One more round by the banana bed, the two red-headed brothers flanking their sister.The trio stands for a photo beside the transplanted greenery in the side yard.A near-identical shot catches the kids grinning by the freshly mulched bed.A family friend and the two younger kids dig in together while the oldest looks on.The boys get their hands dirty planting while a friend works the shovel behind them.Two of the kids dig in the flower bed while one of the adults breaks ground behind them with a shovel.Two friends admire the root ball on a freshly dug banana plant before finding it a new spot in the yard.Another shot of the pint-sized helper raising the shovel high next to a proud gardener.One more take on the backyard planting duo before the root ball goes into the ground.The whole crew pitches in on a flower bed refresh, shovels and bags of garden soil scattered across the yard.A tiny anole lizard hitches a ride on one of the kids' shoulder, wide-eyed surprise all around.Still hanging on for one more look, the little anole clinging to his shirt.The lizard makes its way down to an arm for a closer inspection from the whole group.Watching the little anole creep along an arm before letting it go.All smiles as the anole finally scurries off and back into the garden.One of the kids grins down at the tiny hitchhiker still clinging to his arm.Kids square off over the classic arcade table in the clubhouse game room.Another round at the arcade table while the grown-ups wander the game room behind them.A quiet head-to-head at the arcade table with the shuffleboard lanes stretched out behind them.One more game at the arcade table before heading back outside.A friend steps in for a round at the basketball arcade game.Wide view of the clubhouse game room with the family scattered between arcade machines.A friend and one of the kids go head-to-head at the basketball arcade machine.The kids team up for a fast round of arcade basketball.The kids team up on the arcade basketball machine, framed by a wall of vintage badges and dress uniforms.One of the kids leans in for a round of tabletop Pac-Man while the family gathers around in the clubhouse arcade.The kids go head-to-head on side-by-side basketball arcade machines while the rest of the family looks on.The family crowds around the arcade table as one of the kids takes a turn at classic Pac-Man.Reuniting with an old friend in the resort clubhouse, its walls lined with fire and police department mementos.Another pose with an old friend among the ping pong tables and memorabilia wall in the clubhouse.The family digs into ice cream cups together on a shaded porch.Quiet afternoon light over the lake from the deck of the ice cream stand.One of the kids poses in a quirky wooden throne chair at a waterfront shop.Another silly pose in the shop's wooden photo-op chair before exploring the boardwalk.Showing off a new Ron Jon longboard picked up on the Florida leg of the trip.A closer look at the new red-and-black longboard before it goes in the truck bed.The kids catch a ride in a golf cart while visiting friends in their Florida neighborhood.A quiet moment in the yard outside a friend's palm-lined Florida home before we hit the road again.Cruising the neighborhood streets by golf cart, Florida style.Two of us kick back poolside with lunch, throwing up a big thumbs-up for the afternoon.The kids wade and swim in the resort pool under a moody Florida sky.A cheerful palm-tree address plaque hangs by the door where we're staying.Three of the kids sprawled out and dozing in the backseat with the gear loaded up behind us.One of the kids strikes a goofy dab in the middle seat while a sibling drifts off against a fuzzy travel pillow.CityWalk's lights spill across the water with the Hard Rock Cafe glowing on the far shore.A quiet moment on the dock as the neon of CityWalk shimmers across the lagoon.Hogwarts castle glows deep crimson under a dazzling nighttime light show at Universal.Beams of light sweep across the sky as the castle's projection show shifts through red.Looking straight up at the illuminated castle towers as the light show blazes overhead.The crumbling ruins above the coaster take on an eerie glow as dusk settles over the park.A coaster train slips out from beneath the ancient ruins as evening light fades.Three worn-out kids slump in the backseat, sunburned and content after a day in the water.One of the kids pours a bucket of seawater over a giggling sibling bobbing along in a life vest.The splashing game carries on as waves roll in around the kids at the beach.One of the kids beams through the ocean spray as a sibling wades past with snorkel gear and a bright green sand bucket.Snorkel mask pushed up on her head, one of the kids picks her way through the breakers while a sibling grins in the surf behind her.One of the kids crouches low to check out something in the shallows while a sibling in a life vest looks on.The kids wade side by side through the waves, sand buckets swinging and snorkel gear at the ready.The kids pause together in the surf, buckets in hand, watching the next wave roll in.A wide stretch of crowded beach as the kids press on through the waves toward deeper water.A packed beach comes alive as the kids splash out into the surf among the other families.The kids leave rippling reflections in the wet sand as they head back down toward the water.Wet sand mirrors the kids as they make their way back toward the surf.Scrunched-up concentration as one of the kids pats together a small sandcastle on the beach.A gleeful squint from one of the kids mid-sandcastle-construction, green shovel in hand.One of the kids builds a sandcastle with the ocean and a crowd of fellow beachgoers stretched out behind him.A small sandcastle takes shape in the foreground while other beachgoers wade in the surf beyond.Focused sandcastle building on the shore as beachgoers pass by in the background.The kids show off matching Ron Jon boogie boards before heading back out to catch some waves.The kids show off their new Ron Jon bodyboards after a morning in the surf.The kids bodysurf a wave while the rest of the family wades nearby.One of the kids catches a wave headfirst as the family cools off in the surf.A quiet stretch of beach where swimmers wade and someone bends down to search for shells.A cyclist pedals along the hard-packed sand while swimmers cool off in the surf.Another cyclist rolls past as beachgoers spread out along the shoreline in the afternoon sun.Beach chairs and towels mark our spot for an afternoon watching the tide roll in.Feet up and relaxed as the family settles into an easy beach afternoon.Picking out a new bodyboard inside the Ron Jon Surf Shop.One of the kids heads back up the beach with his board after a round in the waves.Walking up from the surf with the bodyboard tucked under an arm.One of the kids stands watching the waves while others wade and carry a bodyboard back up the beach in the distance.A red beach umbrella shades our chairs while the kids play along the water's edge.One of the kids splashes through the shallows with a bucket while family relaxes along the shore.Wading in from a cool dip in the ocean on a hot beach afternoon.Wading out through the surf on a bright beach afternoon.The family scattered through the waves, boogie boards in hand.Wading out past the breakers together on a family beach day.One of the kids grinning up from a sandy dig, sunglasses and flip-flops scattered nearby.Deep in concentration digging a hole in the sand.Catching a wave together as it breaks behind them.Watching the horizon together, a boogie board bobbing alongside.Chatting it out in the surf, boogie board floating between them.Standing waist-deep, watching the waves roll in.Taking a break from the boards to enjoy the water together.The family wades out together, boogie boards ready for the next set.One of the kids catches a wave on the boogie board.Heading out to catch some waves with the Ron Jon boogie board.Riding a wave in while the rest of the group wades out.Wading out with the boogie board tucked under an arm, eyeing the next wave.One of the kids dashes through the surf, green bucket swinging, mid-shriek at the cold water.Wading back out through the wash with the green bucket for another round of beach treasure hunting.One of the kids catches a wave on the boogie board, riding it in toward shore.Sun-pinked cheeks and a dive mask pushed up on her head after a morning of snorkeling off the beach.One of the kids paddles out with a parent, both bobbing beyond the breakers with the boogie board in tow.The same two ride out the swells a little further from shore, boogie board floating alongside.Digging happily in a sandy hole with the ocean rolling in behind.Absorbed in beach digging while two more of the family ride waves out past the break.The path through the dunes opens up to umbrellas and beach chairs waiting on the sand.The family treks back up the dune path, towels and gear in hand after a morning at the beach.Rolling along the interstate, the exit sign counting down the miles toward the next stop.Morning light on the resort's boat launch as the water taxi glides in past the pastel buildings.Evening settles over the resort lagoon, the water taxi gliding in as lights begin to glow along the shore.The dock lights up at dusk as guests wait for the next water taxi to pull in.Winding down in the hotel room as dusk settles outside the window.One of the kids peeks into a Minion-themed hideaway room, the TV glowing with a welcome message across the suite.A pair of pod-shaped Minion beds tucked into the kids' room, wallpapered floor to ceiling with grinning Minions.One of the kids lingers by the glowing Minion pod beds before lights-out.Golden evening light over the resort's Italian-village pool as guests wind down for the night.Two of the kids wade hand in hand through the shallows as the resort lights up for evening.Propped up on loungers with fins drying on the table, taking in the last of the daylight by the pool.One of the kids lets out a big yawn between bites of fries at a lively sports bar.One of the kids grins astride a Yoda-themed mobility scooter outside a shop in the Wizarding World.Checking a park map amid the crowds along the cobblestone streets of Diagon Alley.A vintage barbershop display of shaving brushes and mugs glimpsed through an old shop window.Catching our own reflection in a weathered shop window while snapping photos along the alley.A wizard mannequin peers out from behind a shop's dusty, cracked-paint window display.The kids huddle together trying out their new wands against the castle wall.The kids team up on a wand trick, wide-eyed waiting for the magic to work.The kids take turns testing their wands along a stone wall, hoping for a spark of magic.The kids take turns testing an interactive wand at one of Diagon Alley's shop windows.Wands raised at a shop window, waiting to see which one triggers the magic.The kids crowd in close, wands out, trying to work the window display.One of the kids darts through Diagon Alley with wand raised and map in hand.Gringotts' dragon rises above the rooftops of Diagon Alley.Map in one hand and wand in the other, one of the kids navigates the crowds of Diagon Alley.Studying the map for the next stop while the wand waits at the ready.A close look at the wizarding map, plotting where to explore next.The older two compare notes on their wands outside the Hog's Head Pot in Diagon Alley.Wands ready outside the Hog's Head Pot, working out which shop window to try next.Wands drawn and aimed, the kids strike a dramatic pose under the archway.Another dramatic wand pose in the alley, ready for the next duel.A triumphant wand-pointing pose after casting a spell.The kids gather with wands raised around a fountain statue, hoping to trigger its magic.Rows of owls peer out from the Owl Post building in Diagon Alley.The Halloween Horror Nights marquee glows above the palm-lined walkway at Universal Studios.A selfie on the water taxi with the kids close behind, gliding through the Universal Orlando canals.One of the kids watches the canal go by from the water taxi window.The kids ride the water taxi together, lanyards swinging, as a stone bridge slides past behind them.A full boat selfie with the whole family squeezed in for the water taxi ride.Another round of goofy faces from the back seat on the water taxi.The family crowds in for one more water taxi selfie as the canal slides by.The family leans in for another selfie on the water taxi as the canal drifts by outside the windows.A stone footbridge arches over the resort's calm canal as the water taxi glides toward it.A turtle paddles along just beneath the surface of the lagoon.A trio of ducks paddles past the pastel waterfront buildings of the resort's Italian-style harbor.One of the kids poses on a toy scooter along the glowing nighttime harbor walk.Ducks huddle along the harborside steps as the lights shimmer across the water at night.Another nighttime bench photo with CityWalk's neon signs lighting up the background.One more group shot on the bench as CityWalk buzzes with nightlife behind them.Taking a break on a bench along CityWalk, the Hard Rock sign glowing blue in the night behind us.A steaming bowl of pappardelle bolognese at dinner, buried under a fresh snowdrift of parmesan.Another look at that pasta dinner before anyone could dig in.A sign warns of Halloween Horror Nights construction already underway at Universal in the middle of summer.One of the kids grinning in front of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime at the Transformers photo op.Another pose with the towering robot guardians looming behind him.One of the kids playing motorcycle driver on a vintage sidecar prop outside the shops.Grinning ear to ear astride the sidecar bike, ready to zoom off.One more pose on the sidecar motorcycle before we move along to the next shop.The Gringotts dragon breathes a fireball out over Diagon Alley.Flames burst from the dragon perched atop Gringotts Bank as the crowd looks up.The kids lined up on the bench seats of the Hogwarts Express, taking it all in.A quiet lagoon view with a roller coaster looping through the park in the distance.Tucked into one of the pod beds in our Minions-themed room for the night.The kids sprawled out on their Minion-print beds, worn out after a full day at the parks.One of the kids beams from inside a padded ride seat, harness buckled and grips in hand, ready for launch.Another big grin from the same ride seat, harness clicked in tight.A more wide-eyed look this round, arms wrapped around the harness bar before the ride.Palm trees frame the entrance sign for the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort.Vintage Vespas parked by the fountain outside Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel.One of the kids grinning in a new ballcap, Epic Universe badge swinging from the lanyard.Riding the water taxi past the resort's colorful waterfront buildings.One of the kids holds a mini fan up close, cooling off on the boat ride in the Florida heat.Eyes closed and savoring the breeze from a handheld fan on the water taxi.One of the kids reaches out toward the water mid-sentence as the boat glides along the canal.Another reach out over the rail, tracking something along the passing shoreline.One of the kids watches the scenery drift by from the water taxi, dad seated in the row behind.Taking in the lagoon view from the boat, dad relaxing a row back.The kids all smiles on the water taxi, dad enjoying the ride just behind them.A quieter moment on the boat as the kids soak in the resort lagoon scenery.One of the kids caught mid-spin on the sports bar's upper deck, hair flying in the golden afternoon light.One of the kids strikes a pose on the elevated deck of the sports bar, rows of game-day screens glowing below.A cold drink and a full condiment caddy waiting at our table before the food arrives.One of the kids grins from the jungle outhouse photo op, a towering T-rex head looming in from above.Waiting in the jungle-fenced queue line with the family, rocky formations rising up ahead.The kids huddle together on the rope-lined bench in the shady queue, all grins for the camera.The kids lean in close on the netted queue rail, waiting their turn in the dappled shade.The kids pile together on the rope fence, sunlight streaking through the jungle canopy behind them.One more shot of the kids squeezed onto the rope bench, still smiling as the line inches forward.One of the kids gives a thumbs-up while straddling a vintage scooter statue in the Italian-style courtyard, the rest of the family looking on.Another triumphant thumbs-up atop the old scooter statue outside the gelateria.The lit-up harborfront glows and reflects across still water on a quiet evening walk.Neon signs shimmer across the lagoon on a warm night out at CityWalk.A selfie for the two of us at a lively restaurant booth, string lights and rope decor overhead.The kids pile into a restaurant booth after a long park day, one of them already dozing off mid-meal.The family gathers for a photo under the glow of colorful lights and neon on a lively evening out.Rolling through The Villages, catching the town's iconic archway sign from the road.The kids wander a gravel path along the lily-covered pond, checking out the gate at the far end.Morning quiet settles over the campground's lily-covered pond and its bubbling fountain.Sunlight breaks through the pines over the campground pond, rigs parked along its edges.A peaceful view across the fountain pond to our neighbors' rigs settled in for the morning.A dense stand of bamboo towers over the campground's nature path.Taking a quiet moment at the water's edge next to the tall bamboo grove.The campground's pond fountain catches the early morning light.Crossing the string-light-strung wooden footbridge over the pond on a morning stroll.A gravel path winds along the lily pads toward the campground's shaded bamboo edge.Framed by hanging leaves, the still pond mirrors the morning sky.The wooden dock and footbridge peek through the trees above the lily-covered water.Morning light filters through the trees onto the little footbridge crossing the pond.Clouds drift across the still pond's reflection on a calm morning at camp.One of us pauses on a morning walk along the campground's lily-pad pond and wooden footbridge.Our rig tucked into a shady site under tall oaks, hooked up and ready to roll for the day.A wider look at our fifth-wheel parked at the campground before pulling out this morning.Backing out of the campground loop as we get ready to hit the road again.Crossing the state line into Mississippi, the birthplace of America's music.Traffic thickens near the exit for Southaven as we roll south.Passing the exit for Elvis Presley Boulevard and Graceland as we roll through Memphis.Crossing the steel truss bridge over the Mississippi River in the rain.Rain streaking the windshield as we cross the river bridge into Memphis.The kids goof around with balls of leftover pizza dough in the back seat.Another giggly round of dough-ball antics from the kids on the drive.Steady rain on the highway as we roll toward the next stop.One of the kids multitasks with a toothbrush and a pastry outside the hotel this morning.One of the kids ready to roll, backpack and Gatorade in hand outside the hotel.One of the kids strikes a serious pose in her aviators before we check out.The kids wait out front of the hotel with backpacks and drinks, ready to load up and go.A placard tells the story of the vintage 1909 Buick Model 10 Touring parked at the dealership showroom.The antique 1909 Buick Model 10 Touring gleams on loan inside the dealership showroom.Fueling up on hotel breakfast before another day on the road.The kids knead their own pizza dough at dinner, one of them sneaking a taste along the way.Flattening out dough at the table before it heads back to the kitchen for baking.Our rig gets hitched up to a wrecker after a breakdown, waiting in the dealership lot as the sun goes down.Another angle on the wrecker hitched to our rig outside the dealership at dusk.Cruising the interstate past a Central Baptist College exit sign earlier in the day.Pulled over on the interstate shoulder after the truck lost power, waiting on the tow.The wrecker pulls our truck and trailer out of the dealership lot as evening sets in.One of the kids crashes out in the dealership's kids play room during the long wait for repairs.Passing the time in the dealership's play room while we wait on news about the truck.Pulled over on the shoulder with hazards flashing after trouble crops up on the interstate.Rolling down the interstate with miles of easy driving still ahead.Miles of open highway with another RV up ahead making its way along the same route.The kids catch a little more sleep as the rig rolls past open farmland this morning.Still curled up under blankets for the ride with fields streaming past outside.A baby cottontail freezes in the grass just feet from camp, ears at full alert.One of the kids creeps up close for a look at the tiny rabbit that wandered into camp.Still hanging around a few minutes later, ears up and curious about the new neighbors.A young rabbit nibbles at the grass near the campsite this evening.The rabbit lingers in the grass with just a sneaker visible as one of us creeps in for a closer look.A tiny cottontail hops into camp to check us out — our first-night visitor at the Elk City KOA, day one of the Florida run.Getting the rig settled into its site as evening light filters through the trees at camp.The whole back row out cold, blankets and stuffed animals still in hand.Still crashed out in the back seat as the morning miles roll by.A quick rest-stop check-in at a highway truck stop while everyone else naps through it in back.Three kids sound asleep in the back seat before we've even stopped for gas this morning.Cheers from the bar with a cold draft in hand.Read & comment →The rig settled in for a quiet night under the stars at camp.Our youngest playing with toys at the campsite while the day winds down.Our rig parked among the red rock cliffs at the Moab-area campground.A bright moon rising over the desert at our Utah camp.Our little guy throwing his arms up with joy as we settle into the campsite.Cruising the highway as the red rock canyons of Utah rise up alongside us.Rolling down the open desert highway, mesas and big sky framed through the windshield.The whole family squeezed in for a selfie at a Utah desert overlook on the drive home.The kids crowded together at the counter, all smiles before heading back out on the road.The wild KISS-themed car at the rock memorabilia spot.Rows of music memorabilia packed into the glass display cases at the Hard Rock.A studded KISS stage costume and platform boots on display at the Hard Rock.The KISS Demon figure stands guard with his bass amid a wall of gold records.The whole family posing together outside under the neon glow on the Strip.Relaxing aboard a classic sailboat out on the bay.Dolphins surfacing alongside the boat out on the water.The iconic LEGOLAND California entrance sign greets us at the gate.One of the kids poses beside a towering LEGO llama sculpture along the Legoland walkways.A gleaming red Ferrari on display in the park's car exhibit.Miniland's LEGO Golden Gate Bridge arches in bright red over the water.A miniature LEGO waterfront village with red-roofed buildings, boats, and a bridge in Legoland's Miniland.Exploring the incredibly detailed cityscapes of Legoland's Miniland.Strolling past the splashing elephant fountain at the Legoland entrance.Snorkel masks on and grinning ear to ear in the Legoland water play area.A lone giraffe poses on a rock mound out on the Safari Park's open savanna.A bald eagle keeps watch from its perch along the park trail, wings tucked.The whole crew lined up on a shady Safari Park path mid-adventure.Posing for a photo beside the towering elephant statue at the Safari Park.Peering into the glowing blue tank of an aquarium kelp exhibit.The kids pose together in front of giant flowering fish sculptures in the garden.Golden evening light over Mission Bay, small boats moored along the palm-lined shore.A long, sweet hug on the beach under a wide cloudy sky.Dad and the kids walk a palm-lined waterfront path along San Diego Bay, a bridge stretching across the water in the distance.The family pauses along the bayfront walkway with the Coronado Bridge sweeping across the water behind them.A lush tropical waterfall tumbling through the zoo's canyon gardens.An elephant ambling across its habitat at the San Diego Zoo.A pair of lions lounging together behind the enclosure fence at the San Diego Zoo.The kids climb the famous bronze lion sculptures at the San Diego Zoo entrance plaza.Afternoon swim at the campground pool surrounded by palm trees.The whole crew gathered together for a group photo on our Vegas night out.Sweeping nighttime view over the glittering Las Vegas Strip from up high.The neon sprawl of the Las Vegas Strip after dark.The Las Vegas Sphere glowing over the Strip at night.The glowing Las Vegas Sphere lit up bright orange — a wild roadside spectacle on the drive west.The Hard Rock's classic neon on the Strip.Kicking back in the camp chair amid the tall grass at the site, with the truck parked just behind.All smiles in a life vest during the boat ride on Boyd Lake.Taking the helm for a ride out on the lake.Wading out into Boyd Lake as a boat cruises past in the distance.Two muddy adventurers grinning after a romp in the lake muck.The boys catching their breath on the beach with the lake stretching out behind them.Two of the kids share a paddleboard out on the calm water of Boyd Lake.First paddleboard lesson on the sand before heading out onto Boyd Lake.Dad kicks back lakeside with a cold 805 in hand.Toes-up by the fire ring, soaking in the view across the grassy campground at Boyd Lake.Striking a triumphant dance pose atop a chunk of petrified wood at a roadside rest stop.A massive black steam locomotive sitting on the rails beneath the timber trestle at the depot.The big black steam locomotive rests beneath the timber trestle as the crowd gathers at the depot.A bright red Black Hills Central display engine parked beside the depot's railcars.Horses graze in a green pasture below a hillside lodge in the Black Hills.The steam locomotive curving away ahead, white plume rising against a big blue Dakota sky.Settling into the open-sided coach as the vintage train rolls out through the pines.The whole family lined up alongside the gleaming maroon coaches before climbing aboard the 1880 Train in the Black Hills.The family poses in front of the vintage maroon passenger cars of the Black Hills steam train.The kids gather alongside the maroon coaches of the 1880 Train before we climb aboard.A lone figure descends a narrow lit cave corridor far underground.The tour group threads single-file through a warmly lit cave passage.Big grins underground deep inside the boxwork-lined cave passages.The kids strike a pose at the rugged stone entrance before heading down into the cave.Cooling off in the resort pool after a hot day in the Hills.The kids and Mom caught in a decorative mirror at the resort during our Black Hills stop.Family laughs through the funhouse sumo-wrestling photo op.A big giant tortoise lumbers across the lawn while a crowd of kids gathers around to meet it.The kids line up at the railing to watch a row of alligators basking in the sun.An alligator suns itself on the green at the reptile park.The kids pop up inside the prairie-dog viewing dome right in the middle of the colony.A pair of prairie dogs lounge in the sun at the roadside animal park.The whole family together on the Grand View Terrace below the monument.Walking the pine-shaded boardwalk of the Presidential Trail beneath the carving.The four presidents of Mount Rushmore framed by the rocky overlook.A crisp telephoto look at the carved faces against a deep blue sky.The Crazy Horse Memorial rises out of the hills in the distance.The kids pose with the giant black bear statue at Bear Country USA.A wild animal wanders down to the water's edge during our drive through Bear Country USA.Cooling off in the campground pool after a long travel day in the Black Hills.Driving into the Black Hills of South Dakota to start the day's adventure.Riding the alpine slide down the hillside with Steamboat town stretching out below.The three kids pose at the Howelsen Hill overlook with the whole Steamboat valley behind them.Dad flashes a grin for a solo selfie beneath the red patio umbrella by the pool.Dad and the redhead lean in close for a sunny poolside selfie under bright blue skies.Cooling off with a swim in the campground pool on a bluebird Steamboat day.Sunny afternoon at the campsite with the RV park spread out behind.A single log burns bright in the fire ring under a deep dusk sky at the RV site.Blue-hour over the campground firepit as the kids circle a roaring evening fire.Family gathered around the table for a relaxed lunch out in town.Larger-than-life Transformers robot statues stand guard along a sunny downtown Steamboat sidewalk.Our rig glowing warm against the dark with a campfire crackling below.Cozy by the campfire after a long day of climbing and exploring.Looking straight down into the dramatic depths of the Royal Gorge canyon.The scooter parked on a planked overlook deck above the gorge.A toothy dinosaur statue keeping watch over the adventure park.Dangling mid-element high above the course with clouds all around.Reaching for the next handhold way up on the ropes course.Climbing high on the aerial ropes course against a big Colorado sky.A full dinosaur skeleton on display inside the exhibit hall.Kids grinning from behind the wheel of the vintage car exhibit.Our youngest aiming his wooden toy gun at the picnic table.The whole crew piled together on a bench in the sunshine at the dinosaur park.The kids gathered together for a sweet group photo at the park.Mom and the whole crew squeezed in for a happy family photo at the park.The red hammock strung up and waiting between the fence rails at our shady spot.The American flag snapping in the wind high above the Royal Gorge.Standing beneath the Point Alta Vista banner at the canyon overlook.A sweeping view down the rugged Royal Gorge from the rim trail.Steep green-and-granite walls plunging into the Arkansas River far below.The curving wooden boardwalk winding through red rock formations on the canyon rim.Taking a breather at the shaded Point Alta Vista overlook with the gorge dropping away below.Kids piled together in the orange hammock strung between the fence posts for a sunny family moment.The bright vintage train and engine display near the play area.Racing down the spiral tube slide at the playground above the gorge.The little yellow train winding through the park's play area.All aboard the cheerful yellow mini-train at the park's kids' play area.The bridge tower casts a long shadow across the deck as our wagon rolls along the Royal Gorge Bridge.Walking the famous wooden-plank deck of the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the country.Crossing a small steel footbridge over a rocky ravine near the Royal Gorge Bridge.Hauling the kids in the wagon down the dusty path with the gorge bridge waiting up ahead.The whole family lined up in front of the old wooden clock tower for a classic Royal Gorge group shot.The little ones piled into the red wagon as we got rolling near the campers.Dad cools his feet in the pool while a little one plays in the inner tube.The kids splashing and floating in the campground pool on a warm afternoon.A vivid purple-and-rose sunset crowns the mountains above our desert boondock.Soft pastel clouds settle over the sage flats as evening cools the desert.Layered pink and gold storm clouds glow over the distant mountains from camp.Soft evening light over the sage flats as a distant shower drifts across the mountains beyond camp.A wall of monsoon rain sweeps across the high desert in golden light, with our little camper dwarfed beneath the storm.String lights and canopy tents set up for an evening gathering at the desert boondock camp near Taos.Brave hands hold a desert tarantula that wandered through the boondock site near Taos.The cheerful 'Howdy Welcome to Amarillo KOA' sign greeting us at the gate.A dramatic storm cell building dark and green over the highway.Passing the stone Abilene welcome sign on the way west.Evening light over a glassy lake framed by overhanging trees.A serene stretch of the River Walk canal slipping under an old stone bridge.Terraced stone walls and lush plantings climbing the River Walk gardens.Dad striking a pose by the railing above the leafy River Walk.A tiered waterfall feature spilling into the River Walk canal.Lunch on the River Walk patio with the water just steps away.A young heron standing watch in the grass at the green river's edge.Posing in front of San Antonio's iconic giant butterfly mural.Admiring the sweeping blue butterfly mural tucked against the old stone wall.Mom dwarfed by San Antonio's giant blue butterfly mural.The classic City of San Antonio welcome sign along the River Walk.A graceful stone arch bridge crossing the River Walk channel.A dazzling close-up of pink and blue blossoms along the River Walk.Glassy green water mirroring the reeds along the peaceful park lagoon.The quiet paved drive winding through our tree-lined RV park.Ducks lounging on the grassy bank of a calm green park pond.A vibrant mural tower and a lone palm catching the light along the roadside.The grand palm-lined resort towering against the moody Gulf-coast clouds.A wide stretch of Gulf-coast beach with cars and beachgoers under a big blue sky.Our golf cart and rig parked up at the beachside RV park, ready to explore.Soft dusk colors spreading across the wide sky over the coastal flats.Calm tide rolling in along the empty Gulf-coast shoreline.A lone figure out on the wide flat sand under a soft cloudy beach sky.The full moon glowing over the rows of RVs and palms at blue hour.A golden full moon rising beside a palm tree over the RV park at dusk.The orange moon rising over the RVs, framed by the tall marsh grass at the edge of the park.Our fifth-wheel set up at the RV park in Galveston, home base for the stay.Wide bay view from atop the causeway bridge on the drive into Galveston.The neon-lit crowds pack Bourbon Street after dark.Antique apothecary jars line the shelves inside the Pharmacy Museum.The wrought-iron sign of the New Orleans Historic Pharmacy Museum.Dazzling feathered showgirl costumes on display at a Mardi Gras exhibit.All smiles over drinks at a cozy French Quarter bar.An ice-cold golden beer catches the afternoon sun.Red-and-purple lights wash the narrow alley leading into The Dungeon.Soaking up the moody red-and-purple glow inside a French Quarter haunt.The historic Calle Real plaque marking the old Spanish name of the street.A grand French Quarter corner building glows golden under a full moon.A French Quarter balcony strung with vivid Mardi Gras lights and beads.St. Louis Cathedral's white spires rise over Jackson Square.A grinning skeleton pedals a bright blue bicycle in a wonderfully weird French Quarter display.The downtown New Orleans skyline rises above rows of cemetery tombs.Neon and signs blaze over the French Quarter's nightlife strip.The wonderfully creepy sign for Bloody Mary's Haunted Museum and ghost tours.A New Orleans house strung with blue lights glowing against the night sky.A massive sprawling live oak shades the green lawn at City Park.Lush dark greenery crowds the path on a warm New Orleans night.Morning light pours through a stone bridge arch over a still bayou channel.Palms and trees catch a glint of light against the deep blue of a New Orleans evening.A cross-topped marble tomb catches the last light against a clear evening sky.Above-ground tombs glow at dusk in one of New Orleans' famous cities of the dead.A weeping angel statue silhouetted against a sunburst sky atop a tomb.A tall monument column rises above a sea of crosses and tombs in the old cemetery.A grand arched mausoleum wall stretches across the cemetery under a moody sky.A long shadowed alley of marble tombs receding into the distance.A weathered family tomb, its marble face engraved with generations of names, in the historic New Orleans cemetery.Rows of weathered tombs glow under a soft pastel cemetery sunset.Pink and orange sunset blazing over the old cemetery wall and treeline.The sun drops fiery red behind the cemetery wall in an unforgettable New Orleans dusk.The Charity Hospital Cemetery marker telling the story of this historic burial ground.A granite dedication marker at New Orleans' Katrina Memorial, engraved with the names of the site's major supporters.The 'Dead of Night' graveyard and ghost tour sign that lured us in.A happy grin over cocktails at the Hard Rock Cafe.The glowing Hard Rock Cafe sign marking our New Orleans stop.Wrought-iron galleries dripping with greenery on a French Quarter corner building.An ornate iron window grille cluttered with ribbons, bracelets, and trinkets in the French Quarter.A classic French Quarter facade with its pale shutters and arched windows, exactly the New Orleans look you picture.Wandering the colorful wrought-iron balconies of the New Orleans French Quarter.Camp lit up blue at dusk on the edge of New Orleans.Heading on toward the "Welcome to Louisiana" sign as the trip rolls west.The Hard Rock Hotel sign gleaming in gold against a rich purple backdrop.The enormous red guitar sculpture marking the entrance to Hard Rock Casino Biloxi.The iconic Hard Rock Cafe logo sign at the Biloxi resort.The Hard Rock's signature wall of backlit framed memorabilia and instruments.The moody blue glow of the resort's sweeping interior hallway after dark.A framed photo of a female rock guitarist striking a pose with a sleek blue guitar in the Hard Rock memorabilia collection.The original KISS "Love Gun" album artwork and costumes in the memorabilia case.A wall of signed KISS gold records on display inside the Hard Rock.The towering Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, our destination for the night.The Mississippi welcome sign marks our arrival on the Gulf Coast leg of the trip.Officially in Alabama at last, marked by the green 'Alabama State Line' sign along the highway.A cozy pergola fire-pit lounge with chairs at the Savannah, Georgia RV park.A curious squirrel poses atop a fence post at the campground.Our fifth-wheel and truck settled into the shady RV site for the Savannah stay.The Bonaventure Cemetery entrance sign welcomes visitors under the oaks.A weathered Gothic stone canopy monument rises among the crosses at Bonaventure.A quiet lane arched over with live oaks and dripping Spanish moss, the signature Bonaventure scene.A simple grassy family plot rests in the dappled shade of Bonaventure's old oaks.A tidy white-bordered plot dotted with crosses sits beneath a slender palm at Bonaventure.Scattered headstones rest under the sprawling moss-draped oaks deep in Bonaventure's grounds.A robed memorial statue stands guard among the palms and live oaks of Bonaventure.The famous seated maiden statue at Bonaventure Cemetery, framed by old oaks and weathered stone.A cluster of crosses and grave markers gathers beneath the live oaks at Bonaventure.The beloved statue of a seated young girl watches over her grave at Bonaventure Cemetery.A quiet family plot edged in low stone curbing rests among the headstones and oaks of Bonaventure.A grand stone tomb stands behind its wrought-iron fence beneath the cemetery oaks at Bonaventure.A classic stone mausoleum framed by oaks at Bonaventure Cemetery.The Talmadge Memorial Bridge soaring overhead from the water.The Savannah bridge seen from the deck of our riverboat tour.An old fashioned on the rail with the river rolling by.Moss-draped oaks arch over a field of weathered headstones at Laurel Grove.The wrought-iron gate marking the entrance to historic Laurel Grove Cemetery.A still Georgia pond at our overnight stop near Richmond Hill.A grand Southern mansion with its sweeping staircase glowing at night.Glowing live oaks draped in Spanish moss along a Savannah street at night.Spanish moss framing the glowing Forsyth Park fountain.A happy couple's selfie out exploring the Savannah squares at night.A peaceful moment resting on a bench under the lamplit Savannah square.Forsyth Park's grand fountain lit up against the evening sky.The iconic Forsyth Park fountain illuminated after dark.A towering monument set against the deep blue dusk in a Savannah square.The soaring twin spires of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, one of Savannah's signature landmarks.Pausing to read the story behind a bronze statue tucked along a Savannah street.The rig parked among the pines at our wooded Charleston-area campground.Quiet evening light over the Charleston harbor and bridge.A grand floodlit columned building glimpsed on an evening walk through Charleston.The lush lantern-lit path winding through the Unitarian Church graveyard.Light streaming through palms and headstones in the atmospheric old graveyard.A lamplit church steeple rising above its wrought-iron gate on an evening walk through Charleston.Ornate French Quarter-style facades glowing along the evening street.Charleston's colorful historic storefronts lit up against the night sky.A handsome old brick building catching the streetlight on an evening stroll through Charleston.Cheers from the bar — toasting the start of the Charleston leg.Tucked into a wooded site outside Charleston for the night.The rig glowing under the pines at dusk after a long day of exploring.Read & comment →Lunch at Duffy's, a bright and colorful beach-town diner.Big blue sky over the breaking waves and the Myrtle Beach skyline.Toes in the surf along the quiet morning sand at Myrtle Beach.The wide sweep of Myrtle Beach with the SkyWheel arcing over the shoreline.A sand-sculpted castle marking the Myrtle Beach boardwalk.Dad posing with a playful sea-creature sculpture sign on the Myrtle Beach boardwalk.Golden hour on the boardwalk with the SkyWheel and harbor behind us.The tall observation tower glowing over the pier as the boardwalk lights come up at sunset.The upside-down WonderWorks building at Broadway at the Beach.The giant red Fender guitar standing tall outside the Hard Rock.Wall-to-wall music memorabilia inside the Hard Rock Cafe in Myrtle Beach.The Charlotte skyline rising above the trees on our way to the coast.A quick stop in Charlotte to admire the bronze sculptures downtown.The campground pool was a welcome cool-down after sandy beach days.A tidy little campground bathhouse, framed by flower planters and tall pines at the Myrtle Beach KOA.Our rig tucked into a shaded, tree-lined campsite for the night.A hearty burger and a cold beer at a downtown Greenville grill.A tall blue heron sculpture standing amid the flowering gardens.A burst of purple and white blooms along the riverside walk.A riverside look at downtown Greenville's brick mills and footbridges along the Reedy.Marveling at a playful 3D sidewalk chalk beaver mural along a downtown Greenville walking path.Posing with the playful 3D chalk-art beaver mural on the sidewalk.Dad out on the green steel truss footbridge over the river.A flat road bridge spanning the river above the rocky weir.The river tumbling over wide rocky falls in the heart of the park.The Reedy River tumbling over its rocky falls in the heart of Greenville's Falls Park.Pausing at a railed overlook to take in the cascading Reedy River at Falls Park in downtown Greenville.Our rig tucked into its site for the stay.The Hard Rock Cafe entrance with its iconic guitar out front.A framed Motley Crue stage drumhead on display at the Hard Rock.A glowing purple-lit memorabilia display inside the Hard Rock Cafe.A gleaming vintage motorcycle on display among the Hard Rock memorabilia.A grand water fountain shooting plumes into the air on a gray afternoon.A frosty glass of dark stout poured at the bar.Mom striking a fun pose beneath the Timberwood Grill sign.Looking up into the soaring Hall of Fame rotunda with its starburst ceiling.A bold 'I Believe in Nashville' display at the museum.The Keith Whitley tribute panel inside the Country Music Hall of Fame.A classic motorcycle on display inside the Country Music Hall of Fame.The colorful storefronts of Broadway seen by day.Old fashioneds at the bar inside Skull's Rainbow Room.A perfectly poured old fashioned waiting on the bar at Skull's Rainbow Room.Bottles lined up behind the bar during an evening out downtown.The grand columns of the Tennessee State Capitol glowing against the night sky.Flags fly at the Capitol grounds as dusk settles over downtown.The Tennessee State Capitol lit up against a deep blue evening sky.A fiery sunset glowing behind the Nashville skyline.A happy couple selfie out enjoying the Nashville nightlife.The Hard Rock Cafe Nashville right on Broadway.A bird's-eye view down on the busy streets and rooftops of downtown Nashville.The neon and crowds of Lower Broadway, Nashville's famous honky-tonk strip.A large 'Memphis' sign on a downtown building as we passed through the city.An Arkansas overnight in the trees, just across the river from Memphis.Working remotely from a camp chair with the laptop balanced and coffee close at hand.A glowing fairy-tale carriage all lit up against the Beale Street night.Beale Street roars with motorcycles and crowds on a bustling bike night.Posing with one of Beale Street's giant painted guitar sculptures.Purple stage lights wash over one of Beale Street's legendary live-music clubs.Guitars and music memorabilia hang from the rafters inside a Beale Street restaurant.A classic look down historic Beale Street with its blues clubs and bright signs.Mom striking a pose outside the Hard Rock Cafe on our Memphis walk downtown.Sweeping view down the curving rooftop deck of the Pyramid.A sweeping view of the Mississippi River, the highway interchange and Memphis sprawling out below the Pyramid's lookout.A tree-trunk aquarium tower rising over the bar inside the Bass Pro Pyramid.Inside the Pyramid, the soaring atrium is packed with boats, cypress trees and that wild indoor swamp.A steampunk fish sculpture on display inside the Bass Pro Pyramid.Settled into a shady wooded site with a fire ring and Adirondack chairs waiting.A grassy Kansas overnight on the long haul east.A roaring campfire to close out the evening.Peering straight down through the bridge to the Arkansas River far below.Walking the wooden plank deck of the Royal Gorge Bridge.The Royal Gorge Bridge stretching across the canyon, towers reaching skyward.Riding the bright red aerial gondola high over the gorge.All buckled in and grinning aboard the red gondola car for the ride over the gorge.A festive cocktail in a souvenir Royal Gorge cup to kick off the day.Firing up the flat-top griddle for a camp cookout at our site.Our pup settled into the travel crate for the ride toward Royal Gorge.Our travel buddy strikes a pose on the couch during a rest stop.Pulling the fifth wheel down a quiet neighborhood street under a deep blue sky.A stop at an RV dealer's lot, rows of matching rigs lined up under the open service bays.The stately historic warden's house at the prison museum grounds.The entrance sign for the Colorado Territorial Prison Museum and Park gift shop.An old engraved memorial tablet on display at the Museum of Colorado Prisons.A vintage 'Big House, U.S.A.' prison-movie poster on display in the museum.Entering the Museum of Colorado Prisons in old cell-block doorways.The two of us grinning in the open-air car with sheer canyon walls soaring behind us.The train tracks following the Arkansas River deep through the gorge canyon.A cheerful little vase of red, pink, and yellow roses brightening our table as the canyon slid by.Toasting and smiling at our table aboard the dinner train.Inside the elegant white-linen dining car of the scenic train.A happy couple's photo on the platform before boarding the train.Fellow passengers relaxing at the depot tables under moody Colorado skies before the trip.The gleaming orange-and-silver Royal Gorge Route train waiting at the platform.A distant view of the Royal Gorge Bridge stretching across the canyon, with the river and mountains reaching toward the horizon.The colorful carousel horses spinning at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park.The full sweep of the Royal Gorge Bridge stretched across the dramatic chasm.The bridge's steel cables and tower arm stretching up into the open blue sky.The whole family squeezing in for a sunny selfie out on the Royal Gorge Bridge.The rugged granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge towering up from the canyon floor.Wide-open Colorado vista of layered foothills from the campground.Our truck parked at the dusty campground lot with the foothills rising behind it.Looking out over the calm lake from the wooden dock at our Saratoga-area camp.Big Wyoming sky and puffy clouds over the lake near Saratoga, taken from the grassy shoreline.Coffee and a lap dog to start the morning at camp.Wide-open meadow and timber at our Wyoming lake camp.Home base all set up under the pines near Saratoga, with the canopy, camp chairs, and picnic table ready to go.The Crazy Horse Memorial face takes shape on the mountainside.Bare rock rises into a clear blue sky above the pines near Crazy Horse.Mount Rushmore glows during the evening lighting ceremony.Mount Rushmore peeks through the haze on a soft, misty Black Hills afternoon.The classic first look at Mount Rushmore from the Avenue of Flags.A bear wanders right behind us, caught live on the truck's rear-camera screen at the wildlife park.A friendly critter poses out in the grass, framed by the truck window on our drive.A prairie dog stands alert beside an old wagon wheel at a Black Hills roadside stop.A coiled python shows off its patterned scales in the reptile house.A narrow-snouted crocodile surfaces right up against the glass at Reptile Gardens.Our trailer parked right alongside the little blue house on the Wyoming prairie.Big Wyoming views from the cabin deck.Krisstine and a friend soaking up the Laramie sunshine.The cabin on the bluff outside Laramie, the high plains rolling out below.A quiet morning cairn mirrored in glassy Carter Lake.Still water and a perfect reflection on a calm Carter Lake evening.The Apex settled in at our Carter Lake site under big Colorado sky.The pups holding down the campsite.
