In 1960, my parents took us for a cross-country trip from Arizona to Ohio and Pennsylvania. My dad drove the whole trip, and we played games, sang songs, and argued but had a good time driving along Route 66. —Dave, 65
Going to Disney World at age 46 with grandchildren. It allowed me to become a child again and appreciate a truly wonderful experience. —Lori, 51
When we took our adult children to a resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We had a blast hanging out together as a family and going on excursions. The weather was beautiful! —Sherri, 52, and Mike, 54
The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. We took our RV and were able to park in the shadow of Whiteface Mountain. We saw some of the skiing, and the bobsled races close up. —Liza, 76
My first visit to the Vietnam War Memorial when I found the name of my cousin. —Joel, 70
Disney World and a Disney cruise. Loved all of the attractions at the parks, rides, and characters. It made me feel like a kid again and seeing the experience through my son’s eyes was priceless. —Kathryn, 54
Flying to Hawaii in 1969 when I was 13. We barely got off the island due to the airline strike and had to buy a station wagon in L.A. to drive cross-country home. —Cheryl, 59
Chuck E. Cheese, because we had fun, ate pizza and played games. —Jessiah, 8
Myrtle Beach. I got to swim, eat hotdogs, play ball and play in the water. —Kimberly, 8
The beach. I saw seashells and a shark tooth. It fell out of my hand. —Keontae’, 7
New York. I went to the beach, flew in a plane, stayed in a hotel, and had fun. —Rebekah, 7
Delaware to see family. We spent the night. In the morning, we had a big breakfast and so much fun. —Ameirah, 8
The city when we went to the museum. —Angel, 8
The mountains because there’s lots of snow. I want to climb them, and when I get to the top get a drink. —William, 7
Shelby. We ate a restaurant that I had never been to and swam in the pool. We got to have our own rooms! —Thaddeus, 7
Texas. It was my birthday. I got a cake and presents. I went with my family to the fair. I got on real horses. —Kenzy, 8
Chicago. The food was good. I went swimming. We flew in a plane and stayed in a hotel. I met nice people. —Lilly, 8
The movies to see “Minions.” The movie was amazing! I went with Dad and Mom. —Adrian, 7
Chicago. It was really fun. We were there because my Aunt Carolyn was getting married. The people spoke English because we were in the USA. — Serenity, 8
Disney World. I got to meet my favorite princesses, Elsa, and Anna from “Frozen.” I did not like Hans. I hated him but hugged him. I want to visit it again.
—Katelyn, 8
When I went to the zoo and saw zebras. —Amir, 8
Philadelphia. We went to the mall. I met some of my mom’s family. We went to places and stayed for four days. —Yesenia, 7
Myrtle Beach. I saw my cousins and went to the museum. Then we went home. I was exhausted. —Sarah, 7
Carowinds. The water slide was fun. The frozen yogurt was cold. I tried all the flavors. It was really yummy. —Morgan, 8
Myrtle Beach. We played games and had candy. I went to my Grandma’s house with my family. She had a tablet that was fun to play on. —MaTya, 7
Summer 2013 and the ride to Southern Pines to my forever home, where my hammock is always ready for cat naps. —OutreachNC Co-editor Jeeves, 2