Steffy McCourt

1 week ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Planning a Walt Disney World vacation with teens feels a little like hopping onto a roller coaster – exhilarating, unpredictable, and, honestly, a little dizzying at times. With three boys ages 15, 13, and 11, our Disney trip was all about finding thrill rides and grabbing the best (and most cost-effective) snacks. NO TIME TO ENJOY THIS ARTICLE NOW?

2 weeks ago | mifamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

If you’ve ever packed up the car and headed to Sandusky, Ohio with a trunk full of swimsuits, snacks, and tweens buzzing with excitement, there’s a good chance you were headed to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions—and you weren’t alone. This African-inspired resort has become a go-to for Michigan families looking for big thrills and even bigger indoor water fun. In 2025, it’s celebrating a major milestone: 25 years of unforgettable family getaways.

2 weeks ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)There are so many great things to do in the state of Michigan with kids. I should know; I live here with my own kids. And the truth of the matter is, there are so many wonderful things to do that it is next to impossible to do them all while your kids are still, well, kids.

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)A trip to a Midwest theme park is a rite of passage for any family with kids who love roller coasters, water slides, or eating funnel cake for lunch. After enough summers spent chasing three energetic boys across wave pools and standing in long lines for roller coasters that last two minutes, this list of the best amusement parks in the Midwest practically wrote itself.

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)It’s official – my family loves Mammoth Cave National Park. Why? Because not only does it provide a place for serious adventure, it wears my three boys out. The park is home to the world’s longest cave system, miles of hiking trails, and plenty of opportunities to canoe, bike, and explore above ground too.