Riding the Dominator at Kings Dominion was more than a roller coaster adventure. It was the moment I kept a promise to my son after working toward a deeply personal goal.

Our Stone Mountain State Park family hike began as a peaceful forest walk and quickly became an unexpected staircase workout. Here is what we learned about hiking with kids, preparing for the trail and knowing when to turn around.

Explore Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge with this family visitor guide covering famous artifacts, interactive forensic exhibits, mature content, visit length, and practical tips.

Centerstone Inn was a convenient family hotel within walking distance of Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. See our original stay, room photos, courtyard activities, family travel tips, and an important update about the hotel’s current Days Inn by Wyndham name.

The Kings Dominion Moon Tree is a historic sycamore grown from a seed carried around the Moon aboard Apollo 14. Discover its NASA history, where to find it inside the Virginia amusement park and why this once-unmarked tree means so much to our family.