Driven by the need for accurate GPS coordinates, Road Trips for Families uses the entry-level Geomate.jr GPS device by Geocache GPS to hide new geocaching containers.

Swimmers itch is a patchy red pinpoint skin rash caused by a parasite living in freshwater lakes. Miserable to contract, we offer some tips to prevent and treat an outbreak.

Around Christmas many of you make an effort to do a little more for others. There are countless organizations doing good things who need our support, and so the editors at Road Trips for Families wanted to take a moment to shine the spotlight on a few of the organizations we believe in. Each editor has chosen one, and we hope you will take a moment and check them out.

Here’s a short list of some great gear for your family camping adventures. Some of it’s for kids; some for adults. Our only guideline was to find great gifts that would fit in a jumbo holiday sock.

There’s no doubt that road trips can be stressful. As you’re planning your holiday road trip this year, keep these tips in mind from Jeff Siegel, author of the forthcoming book, “RelationTrips,” for transforming a holiday journey from “Are we there yet?” to “Let’s go!”