Winter Family Vacation in Traverse City, Michigan
January 31, 2012 – 8:27 pm |

Weather you’re heading up to Traverse City for next month’s Cherry Capital Winter!Wow Fest or you want to see why Good Morning America recently ranked the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore the most beautiful place …

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Geocaching in 2012: Take a VaCachen
January 26, 2012 – 9:23 pm |
Geocaching in 2012: Take a VaCachen

Thanks to advances in satellite technology, social media, and the Groundspeak Geocaching smart phone applications, geocaching as a family hobby is wildly growing in popularity. Yes, you can enjoy finding all the caches in your …

Explore S’more: Geocaching in Ohio State Parks
September 30, 2011 – 2:00 pm |
Explore S’more: Geocaching in Ohio State Parks

A tradition started while geocaching on road trips and family vacations, our team has joined up with data-obsessed VaCacheners™ around the world—compiling 19 states and one lonely country to the statistics page in our team …

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 …

GPS Review: Magellan eXplorist 510
June 15, 2011 – 5:30 pm |
GPS Review: Magellan eXplorist 510

Combining the features of the smart phone with the technology of a durable GPS device, Road Trips for Families took the Magellan eXplorist 510 to Canada for a geocaching review.

Geocaching in New York Campgrounds
May 30, 2011 – 6:00 am |
Geocaching in New York Campgrounds

The Campground Owners of New York association is getting campers excited about geocaching through a 15-campground geocaching passport program launching June 1.

Nine Great Geocaching Books
March 18, 2011 – 12:19 pm |
Nine Great Geocaching Books

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.

GPS Review: Kayaking and Geocaching on the Great Calusa Blueway in Florida
February 7, 2011 – 9:25 pm |
GPS Review: Kayaking and Geocaching on the Great Calusa Blueway in Florida

Road Trips for Families returned to Florida to geocache by kayak along the Great Calusa Blueway near Ft. Myers Beach. On the adventure, we used two GPS devices, a Earthmate PN-40 by DeLorme and a eTrex Venture HC by Garmin, to find hidden treasure along the beach.

Guest Post: Family Navigation and Geocaching
January 28, 2011 – 8:06 am |
Guest Post: Family Navigation and Geocaching

Family Navigation.com, a website for families integrating geocaching into their daily lives, is today’s guest post on Road Trips for Families. Learn how to geocache on a road trip and how the Geocache Diet can change your habits and your outlook on life.

GPS Review: Geomate.jr
December 29, 2010 – 7:29 pm |
GPS Review: Geomate.jr

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.

Geocaching with Midwest Guest
November 29, 2010 – 6:00 am |
Geocaching with Midwest Guest

In our first site interview with a seasoned geocacher, Road Trips for Families interviews Dominique King (GroverZ) about her caching experiences, her travel bugs, and some of her most interesting finds.

Geocaching in the Rockies
November 16, 2010 – 9:35 am |
Geocaching in the Rockies

This week, there’s snow in Dillon, Colorado. Enough of it (man-made and otherwise) that Keystone Resort opened its gates earlier this month, and skiers took to the slopes. Three weekends back, however, the sun was shining, and it was a toss up whether or not to wear a jacket. . . . For us, it was the perfect time to try geocaching.

The Adventurer’s Handbook
October 18, 2010 – 6:10 pm |
The Adventurer’s Handbook

The Adventurer’s Handbook by Mick Conefrey offers useful survival skills for your next camping trip or geocaching adventure.

Geocaching in Florida
October 3, 2010 – 9:32 am |
Geocaching in Florida

Geocaching in Florida is a unique, rewarding experience. But, before you climb into too much Spanish Moss, be aware of your surroundings. EduCachion is the key to success!

Cache In, Splash Out
September 19, 2010 – 2:51 pm |
Cache In, Splash Out

Meet our geocaching family as we explored Charleston, SC. One of four geocaches maintained by the Parks Conservancy, cache in slash out was the theme of the day.

Geocaching Journeys, Cache Away the Winter Blues!
September 15, 2010 – 7:35 pm |
Geocaching Journeys, Cache Away the Winter Blues!

Cache away the winter blues! Geocaching Journeys, a specialty group travel company, matches like-minded adventure seekers with all-inclusive trip itineraries. Join a group of island-bound geocachers in Hawaii from January 22-29, 2011.

Planning Your Next VaCachen
September 12, 2010 – 5:55 pm |
Planning Your Next VaCachen

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

Cache in on the Adventure
August 18, 2010 – 6:00 am |
Cache in on the Adventure

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

Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching: In Review
August 13, 2010 – 6:18 pm |
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching: In Review

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching by Geocaching.com is a useful and comprehensive guide on the tips and tricks of geocaching. Ideal for the beginner and even intermediate cacher, the book will enhance your overall geocaching experience.

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

Are We There Yet?
August 2, 2010 – 5:27 pm |
Are We There Yet?

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.