Back to the Future: 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
September 3, 2010 – 7:27 pm | No Comment

With 9025 logged road trip miles this year alone, we recently spent 2340 of them in a brand new 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. Farm land, traffic jams, mountain ranges, and eventually the beach, I like to think of our trip as the world’s longest test drive.

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Rockies or Bust 2010

We drive all Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies — in one mega trip!

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Home Sweet Vacation Home
September 6, 2010 – 5:00 am | No Comment
Home Sweet Vacation Home

Proponents of budget-friendly and hassle-free travel, Road Trips for Families suggests condo vacations as an option for large groups and lengthy stays. Ideal for family reunions, retreats, and even the occasional girlfriend/guy-weekend getaway, vacation rentals, villas, and condos offer the comforts of home when you need them the most.

Open the Gate to Louisville, Kentucky
September 2, 2010 – 7:30 pm | No Comment
Open the Gate to Louisville, Kentucky

Kentucky is famous for horse racing, bourbon, and even blue grass. With art, culture, eclectic neighborhoods, and independent businesses thriving in an urban community, Louisville charmed us all.

Get Lost: Geocaching or Bust!
August 9, 2010 – 11:33 am | 4 Comments
Get Lost: Geocaching or Bust!

The latest trend in family vacations is geocaching on the road. Road Trips for Families is Still on VaCation and playing in the nation’s largest high-tech treasure hunt.

Lake Michigan: Cruise the Midwest
July 28, 2010 – 1:14 pm | No Comment
Lake Michigan: Cruise the Midwest

Lake Michigan is part of what makes the Great Lakes great. In the water, on the water, or near the water, cruising the Midwest is Big Fun any way you float your boat.

Mackinac Island On A Mission
July 26, 2010 – 8:53 pm | One Comment
Mackinac Island On A Mission

Accessible only by air or water, park your vehicle, grab your bags and hop a boat or plane to one of Michigan’s most beloved summer vacation destinations: Mackinac Island. Whatever your budget or your overall mission, Mackinac Island holds a special place in people’s hearts, season after season.

Boyne Mountain: Cinderella on Vacation
July 25, 2010 – 5:47 pm | One Comment
Boyne Mountain: Cinderella on Vacation

Feeling more like a trip to a chalet in Switzerland, Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan has been a popular winter and summer vacation destination in upper, lower Michigan for 60 years. With a full-service spa, championship golf course, ski area, and indoor waterpark, a trip to Boyne Mountain will have you asking, “What are you up for?”

Summer Vacation Road Trip — Black Hills, South Dakota
July 5, 2010 – 6:26 am | One Comment
Summer Vacation Road Trip — Black Hills, South Dakota

Beloved by generations of families, the Black Hills has iconic scenery and wildlife. From the buffalo and rolling plains to Mount Rushmore, there’s something for everyone – especially families.

Summer Road Trip Spotlight: Arkansas’ Ozarks
June 11, 2010 – 4:24 am | No Comment
Summer Road Trip Spotlight: Arkansas’ Ozarks

What are the hallmarks of a great summer road trip? Scenic drives? Outdoor adventure for the whole family? The Ozarks region of Arkansas has them all.

Geneva Lakes, A Lifetime of Memories
June 1, 2010 – 4:40 am | No Comment
Geneva Lakes, A Lifetime of Memories

Located just 80 miles from downtown Chicago and 50 miles from Milwaukee, Geneva Lake and the town of Lake Geneva is often called the Newport of the West. A vacation mecca for kids and their families, memories of lakeside fun are waiting in Wisconsin.

Ozark Medieval Fortress — A modern castle with medieval traditions
May 14, 2010 – 6:29 am | One Comment
Ozark Medieval Fortress — A modern castle with medieval traditions

Driving through the Arkansas countryside, passing the odd house and fields, doesn’t give any visual cue that there’s a castle nestled just into the crests of trees and hills.

South Dakota, Where Adventures Begin
May 11, 2010 – 7:29 am | No Comment
South Dakota, Where Adventures Begin

A road trip to South Dakota can be as wild and wondrous at the same time. With natural beauty and off-the-wall tourist destinations, kids and parents can live (or re-live) their childhood where the buffalo still roam.

Paul, Babe, and Eau Claire, WI
May 2, 2010 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Paul, Babe, and Eau Claire, WI

An unexpected Wisconsin family adventure can be found in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Road Trips for Families, Feed Me editor escaped to Eau Claire with her family and found the city a breath of fresh air. With natural beauty, outdoor recreation, a rich heritage, unique attractions, and activities that will keep you as busy as you want to be.

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

A Sunday Drive in Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 5, 2010 – 6:39 pm | 3 Comments
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.
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Gainesville, Florida – Spend Your Spring Break With Butterflies and Alligators
March 29, 2010 – 7:46 am | 4 Comments
Gainesville, Florida – Spend Your Spring Break With Butterflies and Alligators

Are you planning a spring break family trip to Florida? After baking in the sun on a beach in Daytona or Clearwater, turn inland, then drive a couple of hours north for a family road trip to Gainesville – home to the University of Florida, butterflies and alligators.

Milwaukee Family Friendly Fun
March 22, 2010 – 8:04 am | 6 Comments
Milwaukee Family Friendly Fun

Sclemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated! Who out there doesn’t think of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and start humming tunes from Happy Days in their heads? Happy Days was primarily filmed in a brewery and a restaurant (with the greasy hair that made The Fonz, The Fonz!), and Milwaukee is still known for it’s brew and brat. Stoop down to about three feet tall, and you’ll be amazed to find Milwaukee has oh so much more!

San Diego — What’s New for Families?
March 18, 2010 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments
San Diego — What’s New for Families?

San Diego is consistently rated one of the top destinations for families. If you live within driving distance, San Diego is no doubt one of your favorite getaways. What’s new this year?

Top 10: Best Spring Festivals for Families 2010
March 2, 2010 – 7:52 am | 2 Comments
Top 10: Best Spring Festivals for Families 2010

Summer and Fall are prime festival seasons, since so many have agricultural themes and that’s harvest season. However, Spring has some fine offerings, and this year is no exception. Pack up the family and head out for a weekend of fun and even a bit of education. Insider tip: many of the festivals have Facebook and Twitter accounts where you can ask questions, get up to the minute information and connect with other fans. If you’re a newbie to a particular event, this is the best place to learn all the local secrets for parking, eating and to find lodging specials and packages.

Paso Robles — Spring Break’s Hidden Gem for Families
February 26, 2010 – 8:27 am | 3 Comments
Paso Robles — Spring Break’s Hidden Gem for Families

List everything you really want in a spring vacation. The destination should be easy to get to, have something for everyone to enjoy (even if your kids range in age from 2-15), sun and affordable prices. A road trip to Paso Robles, California, is the perfect solution.

Sugaring Off at the Sugar Shack: Maple Syrup Festivals
February 25, 2010 – 6:47 am | 8 Comments
Sugaring Off at the Sugar Shack: Maple Syrup Festivals

Maple Syrup Festivals celebrate the first signs of Spring, even as the temperature can still be more reminiscent of winter. Expect all the hallmarks of a great festival: agriculture celebrations at their finest. Food, demonstrations, craft booths, farming education, entertainment and family fun.