Comments on: The Bullet List {Karey Mackin}

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:40:36 +0000

Speaking directly to Karey, here… go to Vermont, to some ski lodge that’s way secluded- I know you said you don’t like the cold, but it truly is breathtaking up there when there’s snow on the ground and trees.

By: jaya

jaya — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:03:15 +0000

wow. beautiful. thank you for posing this. thank you for introducing Karey. Thank You!

By: Dayna

Dayna — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:38:58 +0000

This is immediately helpful to me, as we are currently living in Moçambique and facing a possible move to Abu Dhabi. We are a family of seven, and we’ve never lived overseas before now. Karey’s advice is very timely. Thanks so much for this post!

By: Destri

Destri — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:41:30 +0000

Oh I love this comment! So true…I live in Utah and did not visit Yellowstone until I was 23…CRAZY COOL! I went home and asked my mom what the hay…and are you ready for this one? Never been to Zions…it’s my backyard…so sad. Will have to get there this year!

By: SuzyQ

SuzyQ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:22:46 +0000

My “one” suggestion encompasses a bunch of wonder…

See the National Parks! Really. No. REALLY.

They are so often forgotten. And are frequently so accessible, particularly if you’re already road-tripping (also an American travel classic) somewhere with the family. Even if, like me, you don’t have any desire at all to put up with cold, or damp, or the smell of tent nylon, cabin rentals are easily available, and outside most of the Parks are major chain motels.

My favorites so far are Zion(UT) and Rocky Mountain(CO) National Parks. Zion for jaw-dropping awesomeness, and Rocky Mountain for the original high – literally the highest I’ve ever been on my own two feet – over 11,000 feet, with mild oxygen deprivation and my toes in the lake in the crater formed of the top of the mountain. I’ve still never seen a color like that lake.

My next adventure will be to Glacier (MT)! I’m aching to drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road. With my 5-year-old in back – perhaps asking questions, perhaps being quiet in wonder, and most definitely climbing every rock at the Points-of-Interest!

There’s a reason they made them National Parks, and I don’t believe you’ll ever appreciate it until you go…

By: Shasta

Shasta — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:13:53 +0000

Well, I think my favorite place is Salem Pond in Salem, Utah. My little Mayberry ) Nothing better than kids playing in their free “pool” having the “best day of my life. Jack age 6″. Rootbeer, popsicles, frogs, loony geese, and a sandy beach. It’s perfect, absolutely perfect )

By: Melissa de la Fuente

Melissa de la Fuente — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:27:41 +0000

Oh Karey….I didn’t think it was possible to love you more but, I do! This bullet list seems like it could also be titled “how to travel life: well” ….such beautiful advice my friend. I am so happy to know you, you know?
xo
Melis

By: Lara

Lara — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:59:24 +0000

So many great places to visit

1. New Orleans- with one caveat.. Bourbon St and New Orleans are NOT the same thing. Visit the entire city- each nook and cranny has so much to offer.
2. Ditto on Buffalo to Palmyra especially in the fall.
3. Yellowstone. We just took our littles there this summer and it was as magical as it was when I was a small child.
4. This is a no brainer, but Washington DC. The history- oh the history!

By: karey m.

karey m. — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:27:09 +0000

i’m writing everything down, ladies! an inspiring list of places to see so far…

and thank you for your sweet words. i’m feeling so lazy today, and your comments are just making me smile.

xoxo, all.

By: JoLyn

JoLyn — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:39 +0000

My bullet list in no certain order:
* Williamsburg (when your three are a little older) – It’s wonderful to get a feel for American history. We went on a history walk at dusk. Delightful!
* I second the vote for Arches National Park in Utah. A must-do with young children is Sand Dune Arch. A short hike and wonderful sand under the arch to play in.
* Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Very cool and the kids loved it.

I love your list. We are preparing for our third humanitarian expedition to Central America. We took our teenage son with us. It was a fantastic experience for all of us. Traveling for pleasure has taken on a whole new meaning!