Hand-Picked Favorites For Family Travel
May 16, 2012 – 8:02 am |

Spending more time on the highway than the average American family, we’d like to think we’ve reached a MacGyver-like state for whatever vacation curve ball inevitably comes our way. Whether we’re making our itineraries, packing …

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Feed Me

No fast food or chicken strips. Fun, kid-centered food that the whole family will love.

Geocaching

The best new geocaching events and destinations for your next road trip.

Rockies or Bust 2010

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

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Technical Stuff, Toys, Gadgets, GPS Info & more.

Trip Planning

A good road trip takes some planning, here’s the help you need.

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U.S.A. License Plate Game
November 28, 2011 – 8:21 pm |
U.S.A. License Plate Game

One of our favorite games to play on a road trip involves finding as many license plates from different states as we can during the course of our trip. Obsessively stalking the rear-end of vehicles …

Gulf Shores without the Golf: Sand Castles not Sand Traps
November 15, 2011 – 8:56 pm |
Gulf Shores without the Golf: Sand Castles not Sand Traps

Until I visited the region with family during the 2009  National Shrimp Festival, I held the notion Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama was strictly a golfers paradise. Walking around in light flamingo Polo-shirts, my …

Saving Money in Chicago
November 13, 2011 – 8:48 pm |
Saving Money in Chicago

To live in the Midwest and have never experienced the culture, food, architecture, diversity, and entertainment that is Chicago is a sad thing indeed. For many of us quite comfortable in the regional cost of …

Movies To Go: Redbox on the Road
October 31, 2011 – 11:30 am |
Movies To Go: Redbox on the Road

As a general rule of thumb, we provide our kids with unlimited opportunities for self-entertainment (i.e., looking out the window) for road trips under nine hours. This is partly because our Hail Mary minivan is …

Stay and Play at Ohio State Park Lodges
October 5, 2011 – 1:56 pm |
Stay and Play at Ohio State Park Lodges

Joining with a handful of states allowing free access to their entire State Park system, residents of and visitors to Ohio are encouraged to hike, bike, boat, camp, and play their way across a sizable …

Feed Me Ohio: Getting Cheesy in Amish Country
September 14, 2011 – 7:04 pm |
Feed Me Ohio: Getting Cheesy in Amish Country

A grocery store may seem like an unusual dining spot, but for families meandering through the rolling hills of Amish Country, Walnut Creek Cheese is a budget-friendly tourist stop. Packing a grocery store, bakery, café, …

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 …

The Burgeoning World of Kids Camping Gear
July 15, 2011 – 7:00 am |
The Burgeoning World of Kids Camping Gear

Air out the tent, pack the kids in the car, and buy the marshmallows on the way. It’s that time of year again: Time to go CAMPING!

Young at Heart Family Vacations in Branson, Missouri
July 6, 2011 – 5:40 pm |
Young at Heart Family Vacations in Branson, Missouri

Finding the the perfect venue for a multi-generational family road trip is no small feat. Read why our first choice this summer vacation was Branson, Missouri.

Family Dining in Door County, Wisconsin
June 30, 2011 – 6:00 am |
Family Dining in Door County, Wisconsin

Door County, Wisconsin is nothing short of a Mecca for foodies. From award-winning wineries to fish boils, supper clubs, bakeries, and bistros, what you won’t find in Wisconsin’s beloved vacation destination is an abundance of ordinary dining venues.

Family Road Trip: 2011 Buick Enclave on Route 66
June 28, 2011 – 12:52 pm |
Family Road Trip: 2011 Buick Enclave on Route 66

Join Road Trips for Families on a 1400 mile test drive in the 2011 Buick Enclave. Along Route 66, this luxury crossover with with dynamic performance exceeded its reputation for comfort and class.