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  • Sedona with kids, child looking out over Seven Sacred Pools in Sedona | O'Phalen Adventures

    Things To Do in Sedona with Kids: Astonishing Hikes & Epic Adventures

    Sedona doesn’t normally top the list of family destinations, but there are so many things to do in Sedona with kids! Our family of five has been full-time traveling for over three years now, and Arizona is a place we keep coming back to. It has such diverse and amazing landscapes, and the weather from…

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  • RV bedroom renovation | O'Phalen Adventures

    RV Bedroom Renovation: Spotlight on This Beautiful Transformation!

    I’m thrilled to share the details of our RV bedroom renovation with you today! If you missed the complete renovation post, you can head here to see the other rooms and a horrible before photo. I’ll list absolutely everything we used, and I’ll break it down by section. But first, let’s start with the mood…

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  • Best museums for kids NYC, kids in front of NYC street art | O'Phalen Adventures

    Best Museums for Kids NYC: Insider Tips

    We may be a nomadic family now, but we launched from Brooklyn! We lived in New York City for over ten years. So who better to share a list of best museums for kids NYC? There’s a common misconception that NYC isn’t a great destination for families, but I think that couldn’t be further from…

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  • Things to do in Valdez Alaska kayaking in Valdez Glacier Lake | O'Phalen Adventures

    Things To Do in Valdez Alaska: Exciting Adventures

    Paddling with glaciers, dozens of waterfalls, epic mountain passes, and adorable small town charm. There are so many fun things to do in Valdez Alaska! We highly recommend a stop there on any Alaska adventure. If you need help planning an Alaska itinerary, check out our guide to RVing Alaska! You don’t need to have…

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  • Travel journal for kids / state worksheet | O'Phalen Adventures

    Travel Journal for Kids: Instant Download Unique State Worksheet!

    Today I’m really excited to share the printable travel journal for kids I designed! I’ve looked before for a state worksheet for kids that I felt captured the information I wanted my kids to journal about and remember. Since I never found one I loved, I designed my own! This travel journal for kids /…

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  • Image of hand holding free library card options | O'Phalen Adventures

    Free Library Card: The Ultimate List for Travelers

    It’s no secret that one of the best resources in the world is a free library card. Especially if you’re homeschooling! Our public library branch in Brooklyn was one of the hardest things for me to leave behind when we became a full time travel family. BUT that doesn’t mean we’ve given up on libraries!…

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  • Family holiday travel luggage | O'Phalen Adventures

    Family Holiday Travel: 7 Thoughtful Tips for a Happy Holiday

    It’s that time of the year when visiting loved ones or taking a special trip often requires family holiday travel. It can be daunting taking small children on planes or a long road trip, but I promise you can do it! After over three years of fulltime family travel with small children, we’ve learned a…

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  • Hatcher Pass hikes | O'Phalen Adventures

    3 of the Easiest & Most Beautiful Hatcher Pass Hikes

    It is such a bummer when I hear that someone went to Alaska and missed doing one of the unbelievable Hatcher Pass hikes. For whatever reason, it doesn’t make many Alaska itineraries, and that is an absolute shame. Our hikes in Hatcher Pass were in the top three experiences of our entire summer in Alaska,…

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  • Our family travel adventures | O'Phalen Adventures

    Our Family Travel Adventures: Full Time Travel Family of 5!

    If you’re new to our page, start here! I’ll continue to link new posts here so they’re always easy to access 🙂 Our family travel adventures have taken us to 49 U.S. states, 7 Canadian provinces, and 15 countries…so far! We had absolutely no idea what an epic adventure we were in store for when…

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  • Toyhauler renovation kitchen and living room details | O'Phalen Adventures

    Toyhauler Renovation: Our Gorgeous Kitchen & Living Room

    I’m so excited to keep sharing the details about our 2007 Keystone Raptor Toyhauler renovation. Today we’re focusing on my favorite room(s): the kitchen and living room! I’ll list absolutely everything we used, and I’ll break it down by section. But first, let’s start with the mood board, shall we? I always recommend creating a…

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