Passports with Purpose 2011
November 30, 2011 – 1:00 am |

In the spirit of giving and good cheer, Road Trips for Families is honored to participate in the 2011 Passports with Purpose (PwP), an annual fundraiser hosted by some of your favorite travel blogs. In its third year, PwP has raised money for a school in rural Cambodia ($30,000 in 2009) and a village in rural India (rallying with over $64,000 in 2010). Partnering with Room To Read, PwP has set a goal of $80,000 to build two libraries for children in Zambia, Africa. A family-travel site and parents of our own literate kids, we feel particularly inspired by this year’s fundraiser.

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The Safe House: Where 007′s Dine
April 27, 2010 – 4:01 pm |
The Safe House: Where 007′s Dine

Without an address or any discernible clue* you are at the right location, The Safe House restaurant is one of Milwaukee’s top-secret spy finds. Located downtown near the Milwaukee river, the main entrance is down …

RV Enthusiasts to Gather at US’s Largest Rally
April 14, 2010 – 7:24 am |
RV Enthusiasts to Gather at US’s Largest Rally

Just a couple of years ago, RVing was something that older folks did. Or maybe your camping addicted neighbors. But now, with the price of airline tickets and carry-on luggage rising, families are going back to the RV way of life. Especially for summer vacations. Last year on our road trip through Yellowstone there were dozens of RVs everywhere we stopped. Many rented. Families are going back to national parks and spending time together. But if you’ve never done much RVing, is there a place to learn more?

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory — Expert Itinerary
April 13, 2010 – 7:28 am |
Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory — Expert Itinerary

The Mt. Hood Territory region of Oregon is one of the most beautiful road trips in the US. You can explore the region with less than 100 miles of actual road trip distance and it’s great for a weekend or partial-week trip. The scenery is world-class, but the region is also so flexible that each season offers different attractions and opportunities to explore the area, that you could return several times a year and take a totally different trip. We love it for families because of that flexibility and the short driving distance between each point.

Mile High Meals in Madison
April 9, 2010 – 12:50 pm |
Mile High Meals in Madison

Without a road sign or legible business address for 3606 Corben Court in Madison, Wisconsin, it’s amazing Pat O’ Malley’s Jet Room has any customers at all. And yet, on a random Tuesday morning in …

A Sunday Drive in Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 5, 2010 – 6:39 pm |
A Sunday Drive in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan. Known for furniture and former president Gerald Ford, a city-wide revitalization project is slowly (but surely) transforming this city of nearly 200,000 into an urban destination for students, professionals, and families alike.
Spring …