Ashley Hamershock
Ashley Hamershock is a longtime reporter and editor who has worked for various newspapers, magazines and other organizations, including a decade at The Associated Press. She has covered presidents, CEOs and celebrities from Dolly Parton to the Dalai Lama. When time allows, she takes on freelance projects through her small business: www.seasonedscribe.com. And no matter how busy life gets, she makes time for family, friends and frequent travel.
A Family Guide to National Parks
How many National Parks have you visited? These 63 patches of land are some of America’s greatest treasures, housing everything from waterfalls to geysers, volcanoes to canyons.
National Parks: A Brief History
In 1872, Congress established...
Big Cities; Big Fun!
Culture and sports and food, oh my! If you're looking for bright lights and endless activities, a big city is the place to visit. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a girls' trip or...
Family Train Travel: Chugga Chugga, Fun Fun!!
Have you ever taken a train trip? Clickity clack, clickity clack. Train travel is a little bit old school and a whole lot of fun.
Whether you’re seeking a day trip to a nearby location...
Cruising: Easy, Breezy Fun
Cruising. It's arguably the easiest way to travel. Book it. Make your way to the ship. Relax. Wake up in a different location every day.
When my husband and I got married nearly two decades...
Holiday Traditions to Celebrate With Your Family This Year
What are your favorite holiday traditions?
Does your family pile into the SUV the Saturday after Thanksgiving, drive three hours to your favorite tree-cutting spot, walk another mile through the snow, then drag the thing...
Most Amazing Waterfalls to Visit in the U.S.
There’s something special about waterfalls. Whether they’re gushing torrents of unbridled energy or delicate cascades of ivory water, they demonstrate the beauty and power of nature.
Beyond being pleasing to the eye, however, a bunch...
Ultimate Back to School Guide: Snacks + Lunches
This is for all the mamas who are tired just thinking about packing school lunches and snacks every day for the next nine months.
Let's face it... It was easier back in the 70s, when...
Hydration at its Best: Tru Flask
At this moment, my family is zigzagging across America on an RV adventure.
Mama. Husband. Two kids. One dog.
And perhaps my most treasured piece of camping equipment: my flask. 😉
Kidding. Not kidding.
Tru Flask
My Everyday Explorer...
Summer Fun! Family Fun Activities to Enjoy All Summer Long
Summer! How does your family spend its days when the sun is high in the sky? Is your idea of summer fun relaxing by the pool? Late bedtimes and sleeping in? Camping? Allowing the...
Family Road Trips
Ahhhhh, the good, old-fashioned family road trip… Nothing like it! This is the stuff memories are made of. In the immortal words of Clark Griswold: “Why aren't we flying? Because getting there is half...