TRIPS • CHAOS • MEMORIES
Nothing Broke Mostly is the real story of family road trips: the places we loved, the stops we probably should have skipped, the snacks that saved us, the plans that changed, and the memories we wouldn't trade for anything.
No perfect itineraries. No pretending. Just real family travel.
FROM THE ROAD
The memorable stops, the questionable decisions, and the moments that somehow made the whole trip worth it.
A planned hike to Mashel Falls turned into blackberries, river exploring, soaked kids, and one of those evenings that worked out better than the original plan.
Read the story →New places, useful tips, unexpected detours, and the stories that happen along the way.
Story coming soonThere are plenty more family trips, trail days, road stops, and lessons learned to share.
Story coming soonWHERE WE'VE BEEN
What we drove, where we stopped, what we'd do again, and what we'd absolutely change next time.
THE BIG ONE
The original adventure — before we knew which mistakes we'd repeat anyway.
See the route →YES, AGAIN
More miles, more experience, and somehow still plenty of surprises.
See the route →SHORTER ADVENTURES
Because not every good family adventure requires driving through six states.
Browse trips →SHORTER ADVENTURES
Day trips, short adventures, unexpected detours, and family outings around Washington.
What started as a plan to hike to Mashel Falls turned into blackberries, river exploring, soaked kids, and one of those evenings that worked out better than the original plan.
Read the story →THINGS WE LEARNED THE HARD WAY
Leave room for tired kids, random stops, traffic, weather, and life.
They are not optional. They are part of the transportation system.
Gas, bathrooms, food, stretching — waiting too long rarely improves anything.
The unexpected stops often become the stories everyone remembers.
WHY NOTHING BROKE MOSTLY EXISTS
I’m a homeschooling mom of two boys, a nature enthusiast, and someone who gets to learn alongside my children every day—which often means mud, snacks, and someone asking “why?” for the 47th time.
In 2025, our family moved from Washington State to South Florida. Instead of flying, my sister and I packed four kids into my SUV and drove across the country. Eventually, we made the trip again in reverse by a completely different route.
Nothing Broke Mostly is where I share places worth visiting, practical tips, packing ideas, lessons learned the hard way, and the adventures that didn’t go according to plan.
Read Our Full Story →COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE
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