Residents of the Twin Cities for nearly six years, we traveled to all corners of Minneapolis/St. Paul on a quest for kid-friendly fun. Behold, our picks for Minneapolis metro with kids in tow!

Tulsa, Oklahoma’s second largest city is, is known for music, history, and industry. Families traveling to Tulsa on a budget will enjoy these top five FREE venues in the Oil Capital of the World.

One of the biggest jobs associated with camping as a family is keeping everyone fed. Hot dogs over the fire are easy enough, and a variety pack of those little cereal boxes make breakfast as easy as pulling a jug of milk from the cooler. But go the extra mile with one or two meals and camping becomes an outing everyone looks forward to, and cooking can keep everyone involved.

Our guest post this week is one of our favorites in a really long time. That’s because it’s written by the second generation of travel writers in the Voelkel family, Charlotte Voelkel. You may know …

Nine Great Books on Geocaching: some are basic, others are advanced, some emphasize the social aspect of the sport, while others stay focused on technology. Find the right book to get you going on the sport.

One of the keys to pulling off a safe mega-trip like our 47-day road trip is thinking ahead about maintenance. We’ll travel about 10,000 miles this trip (way up from our estimate of 6,000 miles!) and most of that driving is through the mountains pulling the trailer. We want to make sure we’re having a great time, not looking for a repair shop unexpectedly.

The Pikes Peak region, which includes Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, beckons to travelers. For many, Colorado Springs is what they expected to find in Denver—a city tucked into the foothills, right smack up against the mountains. We’ve divvied our itinerary, separating outdoor activities for sunny days from ways to escape nature’s fickle nature.

It’s Spring! There’s not much better than getting the family out to celebrate and enjoy some sunny weather, good food, music and the end of winter. This year’s picks include some funny, some quirky, some silly and some local gems. If you’re looking for more suggestions, try our 2010 Spring Festivals for Family picks.

March 17 is St. Patty’s Day and there’s still time to plan a road trip. So eat your Lucky Charms, pack your bagpipes, and start looking for rainbows and leprechauns! We’ve picked five great spots to get your Riverdance on!

Spring is rounding the bend and before the daffodils bloom, it’s time to plan for spring break vacation. Instead of a trip to the beach this year, consider spring specials in an off-season vacation to New England.

The city of Frankenmuth welcomes visitors to Michigan with Bavarian hospitality and an array of options for enjoyable family-friendly activities. Situated on the winding Cass River, this friendly little town boasts German heritage in its culture, cuisine, and architecture. It’s an easy 90 minute drive from Detroit, Lansing, or Port Huron.