Family Travel
10 Inexpensive Day Trips Near Lake County
I love taking day trips because one, they are cheaper than “week” trips; two, you don’t have to be stuck in the car for hours on end with the kids and three, they get you […]
traveling with kids
Health and Safety
Locally Grown: Petit Somme Neck Pillow
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local Lake County businesses. Have you met this month’s featured business owner yet? Shirin Pope is the owner and CEO of Petit Somme […]
Family Travel
Shirin Pope’s 5 Favorite Resources For Traveling Families
Car travel with kids. That statement can bring on equal parts anxiety and excitement. But with just a little bit of preparation and the right gear, your road trip can be much more enjoyable. Lake […]
MADE in Lake County
Locally Grown: Shirin Pope of Petit Somme Pillow
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind Local Lake County businesses. This month it is our pleasure to introduce you to Shirin Pope, owner and CEO of Petit […]
Bookshelf
Guest Librarian: Road Trip Jams!
Road Trip Jams for Families. The miles will just fly buy with these picks from VAPLD Librarian Heather Blake. […]
Family Travel
Little Reviews: Petit Somme Neck Pillow
Our family is a pack of road warriors. Let us throw our copious suitcases, duffles of snacks and toys, and odds and ends in the back of the minivan and hit the road! Give us […]
Family Travel
Gas-Tank Getaways: Family Vacation to St. Louis, MO
St. Louis is a fantastic family destination for Lake County families looking for a change of scenery and a large variety of family oriented activities. There are so many attractions in and around St. Louis that both […]
Family Travel
Traveling with Kids without Losing Your Mind
The words “Road Trip” have the potential to strike terror into the hearts of parents of small children. But, I love being able to cram the majority of my worldly possessions into my vehicle, leave […]
Family Travel
Little Reviews – Cruise Planners – Heather Ryan
Welcome to Locally Grown, where we introduce you to a business that was started and grown in Lake County. This month it is our pleasure to introduce you to Heather Ryan, owner of Cruise […]
MADE in Lake County
Top 10 Reasons You Need A Travel Agent
Welcome to Locally Grown! Locally Grown introduces you to the people and stories behind local, Lake County businesses. This month, we are getting to know Heather Ryan. Heather is the owner of Cruise Planners, and she has […]