Day 33: How to get FREE National Parks and certain Federal lands or water sites PASS

Did you know that you can get FREE National Parks and certain Federal Lands or Water Sites PASS if you have a 4th grader (or home school equivalent) OR if you are 4th Grade Educator. Please learn more and get your FREE PASS at EveryKidInAPark.gov

My 4th Grader just printed his FREE pass and we are very excited coz we are planning our week worth of Colorado Adventure this Friday. It is really a birthday gift for me and a combination of a late summer treat for our boys. I always tell my husband and kids that I don't need gifts but instead I want a day/s of travel so we can explore and make new memories. I like material stuff BUT not as much as I love travel and experience so we can't wait :)

We are heading to (not in order) Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride, Aspen, maybe Denver and drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. I am mostly excited to see the Aspen Trees changing colors for fall season and have the kids enjoy camping, hiking and mining.

I think my son's FREE PASS will be very useful for all his adventures and exploring. I already have our Camping stuff, clothes, food and adventure must haves ready - just need to fix the van and get ready for an amazing week of adventure.

Will be posting our exploration whenever I get a chance and recommend places that worth visiting.

Thanks for being here.

Remember Life is Short... Explore. Dream. Discover.

Day 32: Travel Quote of the Day

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”

-  Gustav Flaubert

I always tell my kids and myself that when you travel you see life in a different way. It gives you lessons that you will never learn just by reading a book/magazine, watching tv, listening to radio or being at school. 
When you travel you see "real" people, experience and the "real" world is. You learn to adjust, appreciate, value, love, dream and be kind not only to humans and animals but the world itself.

Travel whenever you can - it is the best gift you can give yourself and the others as well.

Remember Life is Short... Explore. Dream. Discover. 

Day 31: Places to go. If you love a good dirt bike trail and a good short hike/walk with nature at The Woodlands #Texas then the George Mitchell Preserve Trail is the place to go

Day 31: Places to go.  If you love a good dirt bike trail and a good short hike/walk with nature and you live at The Woodlands #Texas (or at least close to this place then the George Mitchell Preserve Trail is the place to go. 

It is very secluded with lots of trees and though it is in the center of the town you feel like you are out in the forest somewhere far far away lol. It was raining when we were there and I told my son that it is like being in rainforest. We can smell the muscadine grapes all over the area coz they are ripe and smooshed in the ground. And the fall season air is definitely getting closer.

This is the map of the trail the orange zigzag lines represents the bike trails. If you have kids who have never been in to a rugged (lots of roots on the bike trail) and sandy bike ride then be prepared and let your kids know that they might have a hard time riding on it. My eldest complain when we get to the mid loop and was not happy coz it was his first time being in there. We told him that this is a great experience for him to learn and adjust and that next time he knows what to do in a situation like this. The rest of the family enjoys the ride though coz it is a new adventure for all of us.

I am looking forward to comeback here again specially in fall. I think some of the trees will change it colors and showcase some amazing fall foliage throughout the trail.

It says in the map that if you are hiking George Mitchell Preserve Trail that it is a 1.5 mile loop. It is a nice short walk and you will definitely enjoy the scenery. Just note that there are times that you might hear fire trucks siren coz you are still close to the road but other than that you wont hear any traffic.

Make sure you bring some towels/wet wipes to clean after your hike. The sandy trail will leave lots of sand if you do a lot of chasing, running, riding bike. Like I said it was raining when we were there so we have sand up to our legs. If you are particular with the cleanliness of your car then be prepared just in case.

Over all, this is a really nice place to get away from the city life. I highly recommend this place specially if you love bike rides. 

Our bikes are dirty and our hearts are full of fun memories.

Thanks for being here and enjoy your Labor day celebration.

Remember Life is Short... Explore. Dream. Discover.

Day 30: Travel Quote of the Day

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

Day 30: It's Saturday and we usually gets up late (at least the boys does lol) but today is a different one. Everybody got up early and are all in a happy mood to just be out and do whatever. 

This 3 drove to the nearby donut shop and grab some "breakfast", I am the kind who never allows them to have this kind of meal in the morning as I believe breakfast is the foundation of a healthy/happy day BUT I do give in sometimes to have the boys enjoy what they want and just let them be (in Hubby's words - be cool! lol!) Well at least I get to enjoy my coffee without answering 10,000 questions haha.

Next stop, is The Woodlands Farmers market! I was told I can get Black Eyed Susan plant out there but the seller didn't find one so I end up getting this one (Mexican Flame Vine) Butterflies loves it and they have this pretty orange (fire /flame like flowers, hence the name, and they smell really good. I am not sure if they will grow in my yard so I decided to just get one and see how it goes. I can always try to see if I can regrow them so one should be good for now.

Then we head to one of our favorite spot of The Woodlands. It is tucked just close to the farmers market and they have plenty of fish, ducks and turtles in the lake. The kids have enjoyed playing and feeding the ducks. We will be getting some duck food so we can make sure we are giving them the correct one since bread is not the best one to give them.

I was telling my eldest that when I was little, I will always play this lottery kind of game were I can win a yellow duckling. I love having them as a kid coz they will follow me everywhere and they are just too cute to have.

It's amazing that simple things makes the whole family excited and happy. We don't even have to go far. We just drive our Velocifero Electric scooter (hubby attached our Ikea Sladda (read our review here for the Ikea Sladda and the Velocifero Electric Scooter) and just be together to enjoy a lovely day. 

The quote for the day is very relevant for our day today. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller We get to experience and enjoy our day by being outdoor and see new things.

Thanks for being here!

Remember Life is Short... Explore. Dream. Discover.