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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A “Wonder”ous, Double Dose of Disney for Multi-generational Family Vacations
December 8, 2011 – 7:38 am |
A “Wonder”ous, Double Dose of Disney for Multi-generational Family Vacations

Different types of cruise experiences abound but perhaps nothing offers a more “Wonder-ful” appeal for multi-generational travel than a cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. (and a trip to Disney Resorts afterwards)

Guest Post: Road Trip Rides
November 9, 2011 – 8:41 pm |
Guest Post: Road Trip Rides

Today’s guest post is written by automobile-expert Sean Gray. Sean works with CashForTrucks.com, a company that buys cars and helps people sell their junkers and replace them with new ones.
If you’re a frequent road tripper, …

Pit-Stop At Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Incline
October 24, 2011 – 6:17 am |
Pit-Stop At Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Incline

Today’s guest post is submitted by Shannon Entin, traveling, homeschooling mom on the pursuit of happiness. Visit Shannon’s new travel blog, 100 Routes Across America.
For less than $5 per person, the Duquesne Incline is a …

Kid Pleasers in Nova Scotia
October 17, 2011 – 2:33 pm |
Kid Pleasers in Nova Scotia

After a recent trip to Nova Scotia, Vera Marie Badertscher, editor of A Traveler’s Library, and the biography of Navajo artist Quincy Tahoma, shares with us her best family road trip tips for the area.
In …

Family Road Trip in Nova Scotia: Getting There is More Than Half the Fun
October 17, 2011 – 12:34 pm |
Family Road Trip in Nova Scotia: Getting There is More Than Half the Fun

Road tripping in Nova Scotia? Taking the ferry is twice the fun. Up-to-date info and tips on taking the ferries and tips on keeping the whole family entertained.

Running Away to Home — Our Own American Dream
October 11, 2011 – 6:47 am |
Running Away to Home — Our Own American Dream

One time, my young family and I sold everything and moved back to the Croatian mountain village of my ancestors. No, the kids aren’t in therapy (yet).
Here’s how it went…

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.

Canadian Adventure Road Trip: Edmonton and Jasper National Park, Alberta
July 29, 2011 – 7:30 am |
Canadian Adventure Road Trip: Edmonton and Jasper National Park, Alberta

Don’t forget Alberta when you plan a family road trip. Edmonton and Jasper National Park make a scenic road trip through the Canadian Rockies and the whole family will find something exciting to write home about.

What Do You Love About Roller Coasters?
July 22, 2011 – 7:59 am |
What Do You Love About Roller Coasters?

There’s something about roller coasters. When we heard about the Dahlin family (dad is Kurt Dahlin, aka The Coaster Guy) and their Discover Coaster to Coaster tour to visit five Six Flags parks around the country, we had to ask them some questions. Michelle Dahlin (known as “mom” to Kyle and Aaron) answered a few of our most pressing questions. You can Tweet with the Dahlins at @CoasterTour.

Guest Post: Coolest, Most Overlooked Vacation Destinations for the Summer
July 16, 2011 – 9:27 am |
Guest Post: Coolest, Most Overlooked Vacation Destinations for the Summer

Where do you go when the temperatures go triple digits? We asked MyWeather.com to give us their picks for the coolest and least known vacation spots for families.

Guest Post: Top 5 Family Road Trips
July 13, 2011 – 7:49 am |
Guest Post: Top 5 Family Road Trips

Looking for a vacation spot that won’t break the bank? We asked Dan Weisman of Flipkey.com, a leading vacation rental website, to give us some suggestions of destinations that are road trip worthy, great for families and fun to visit.

Guest Post: Audiobooks For Your Kids=Sanity On the Open Road
May 27, 2011 – 6:00 am |
Guest Post: Audiobooks For Your Kids=Sanity On the Open Road

Audiobooks For Your Kids is an iPhone app designed to keep your kids engaged in high-quality classic literature. Perfect for road trips, waiting rooms, and even quiet moments at home. A no-frills app for 99 cents, the app is co-created by traveling mom (and bookworm) Elizabeth Rodgers from Boise, Idaho.

Guest Post: Teaching Kids to Enjoy Hiking
May 25, 2011 – 7:00 am |
Guest Post: Teaching Kids to Enjoy Hiking

How do you teach your kids to enjoy hiking? Jeff Alt is passionate about hiking. His son was taken on his first hike at eight weeks and Jeff speaks and writes about hiking every day. We asked him for tips on getting our kids off the couch.

Guest Post: Albuquerque and Beyond
May 16, 2011 – 7:00 am |
Guest Post: Albuquerque and Beyond

The danger with starting a family road trip in Albuquerque is that your kids will not want to leave the city. I truly do not know another city that has as many family friendly attractions. So here’s a city road trip that only ventures a short distance north and west from Albuquerque.

Guest Post: 10 Things You Don’t Know About Alaska
May 9, 2011 – 7:25 am |
Guest Post: 10 Things You Don’t Know About Alaska

Taking a road trip to Alaska? We asked the expert editors at The MILEPOST to give us some little known facts and tips about driving to Alaska with the family.

Eating Out With Kids: 10 Apps for Avoiding Meltdowns
May 2, 2011 – 4:40 am |
Eating Out With Kids: 10 Apps for Avoiding Meltdowns

We’ve all been there. It’s late. Everyone’s tired. Everyone is cranky. And that is the night you pick the restaurant that takes 30 minutes to get drinks and bread to the table. We’re normally all about not taking screens on vacation. But, sometimes, well it’s just an emergency.

Guest Post: Expert Tips on Saving Money While Traveling
April 25, 2011 – 7:19 am |
Guest Post: Expert Tips on Saving Money While Traveling

Saving money on family vacations is more important than ever before. Teri Gault, CEO of GroceryGame.com and mega-frequent flyer, gives her favorite tips on saving money for families.

Guest Post: Joshua Tree National Park Expert Itinerary
April 22, 2011 – 7:08 am |
Guest Post: Joshua Tree National Park Expert Itinerary

Joshua Tree National Park, located about two hours east of Los Angeles, is a perfect example. Located on the border of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, it’s home to some of the strangest and most spectacular scenery in America. Visit in the spring, and you’ll be treated to spectacular wildflower blooms that transform the otherwise parched landscape into an explosion of color. Visit in the fall, and you’ll enjoy balmy temperatures perfect for hiking or rock climbing. Not summer? Not a problem. Joshua Tree awaits!