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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Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
August 30, 2011 – 6:00 am |
Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

When Samsung Mobile announced their sponsorship with the Blog Her 2011 blogging conference earlier this year—transforming a big chunk of the exposition floor into a swanky lounge for rest, relaxation, and recharging your mind and …

Geocaching Mega Event, West Bend Cache Ba$h
August 28, 2011 – 8:57 am |
Geocaching Mega Event, West Bend Cache Ba$h

Living just over an hour away West Bend, Wisconsin, the Geocaching Capitol of the Midwest™, a geocaching paradise is quite literally in our back yard. With over 800 registered geocache containers hidden within a 15-mile …

Zipline Tours: A “Tree”mendous Family Vacation
August 12, 2011 – 4:00 pm |
Zipline Tours: A “Tree”mendous Family Vacation

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-A, my oh my, what a wonderful day!
Wildly popular and fantastically fun, canopy zip line tours are “in” this travel season. Mixing endorphins with fresh air, zip line tours combine the benefits of a …

Better Than Dinosaurs… Butterflies, Tarantulas and Cockroaches Entice Families
August 10, 2011 – 7:37 am |
Better Than Dinosaurs… Butterflies, Tarantulas and Cockroaches Entice Families

Families on vacation are choosing insects over dinosaurs. The bugs don’t have gnashing, man-eating teeth, but they do have their own appeal, including hairy legs, brightly colored wings, and even nasty-looking fangs. Butterfly houses, the latest and greatest place to see insects, are springing up all over the United States.

Campground Spotlight: Durango RV Resort
August 9, 2011 – 7:31 am |
Campground Spotlight: Durango RV Resort

Review and campground spotlight of the Durango RV Resort in Red Bluff, California.

Where to Unplug the Kids
August 5, 2011 – 7:16 am |
Where to Unplug the Kids

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, children now spend 53 hours a week in front of a television, computer, hand held video game console, cell phone, iPad… and some times, multiple devices at once. As you contemplate what to do with the last weeks of summer, we asked the experts at ARAMARK Parks and Destinations to tell us where they would like to spend some time outside.

Chicago Southland: Family Vacation Just Beyond the City Limits
August 3, 2011 – 6:00 am |
Chicago Southland: Family Vacation Just Beyond the City Limits

Residents of Wisconsin who call Michigan home, we regularly pass through one of the most beloved cities in the world for food, festivals, art, and culture: Chicago. Marveling at the skyline, bright lights, and urban …

My 7 Links
August 1, 2011 – 7:34 am |
My 7 Links

When Tripbase announced their project to unite travel writers and share some of our highlights, we jumped at the nomination from A Traveler’s Library . One of our favorite guest post exchanges is Vera’s Albuquerque …