Magical Summer Memories Vol. 1 (Classic)

Today we visit a hidden gem of Washington, D.C.: the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, an oasis of ponds filled with lotuses and waterlilies. This unusual National Park – the only aquatic gardens that are a National Park – were first dug in the 1800s by a Civil War veteran. This week, ...  Show more

An orchard of metal poles sits on a hill overlooking Lake Washington. And when the wind blows, this musical sculpture "sings the world into existence" with its unique sound. This week, we’re celebrating the arrival of spring with new and classic stories about unusual gardens arou ...  Show more

We just got back from Muskoka, aka Ontario, Canada's cottage country, and decided it would be fitting to reminisce on summer's of our past. We talk about what it was like spending our summers at the cottage, Maddie's first job, summer camp, funny family stories and more.Visit rit ...  Show more

Today's story comes to us from our friend Rebecca Cunningham of the Girl Tales podcast. Ginnie and her brother Ambrose were all ready for what they were convinced would be the best summer ever. Unfortunately their parents had different plans, follow along to find out how they end ...  Show more

This is the first episode of my new podcast - Journeys! Please let me know if you like the ideas I have for this travel/lifestyle trip. Don't forget to send your travel stories, questions, and/or sell me your country/city by emailing with written or voice message to journeyspodca ...  Show more

It’s the end of summer, and today we’re doing a special episode where we talk about some of the most interesting stories from history we discovered on our various summer travels.

And we want to hear from you! If there was something you learned that has stuck with you, ...