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!

Tech & Gadgets

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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A New SPiN on Kid-Friendly Fun in Milwaukee
April 28, 2012 – 7:00 pm |
A New SPiN on Kid-Friendly Fun in Milwaukee

SPiN Milwaukee
The best thing since heated toilet seats and sliced bread, Milwaukee has jumped on the hip-and-trendy bandwagon with the addition of SPiN to its historic Third Ward. A tennis table social club worthy of …

Biltmore Estate’s Family Playground
April 3, 2012 – 1:33 pm |
Biltmore Estate’s Family Playground

North Carolina is a gorgeous state for road trips. From the ocean, to the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the Smokey Mountains, it’s got it all – even Hunger Games filming locations. And for your road …

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 …

A Family Tour Epiphany
April 14, 2011 – 8:38 am |
A Family Tour Epiphany

In the summer of 2003 my wife and I had an epiphany. Actually on my end it was more of a hissy-fit-melt-down, but she still kindly refers to it as an epiphany. We had just recently sold our Mom-and-Pop business which, after the first of Celeste’s three difficult pregnancies, had quickly become a “Pop” business. I worked 364 days a year, and I saw little of our young children.

Best Ideas for Stuffing that Camper’s Stocking
December 11, 2010 – 9:10 am |
Best Ideas for Stuffing that Camper’s Stocking

Here’s a short list of some great gear for your family camping adventures. Some of it’s for kids; some for adults. Our only guideline was to find great gifts that would fit in a jumbo holiday sock.

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.

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!

Tips for Your Memorial Day Family Road Trip
May 27, 2010 – 6:30 am |
Tips for Your Memorial Day Family Road Trip

According to AAA, automobile travel will be up 5.4 percent this Memorial Day. It’s always a road trip holiday, and with gas prices this year expected to stay under $3/gallon, it is affordable for families to hit the road, especially if you do a one-tank trip. Before you leave, browse this list of safety tips. Especially with kids in the car, there’s no good time to be stranded by the side of the road.

Are You an Animal-Friendly Traveler?
August 19, 2009 – 7:16 am |
Are You an Animal-Friendly Traveler?

When your family travels, how much thought do you give to the animals you will see on your trip? Have you been looking for a way to do more than just enjoy the tourist attractions and leave? Consider Compassionate Travel.

Official Sponsor of the Aha Moment (trademark)
June 5, 2009 – 9:10 am |
Official Sponsor of the Aha Moment (trademark)

Apparently Mutual of Omaha is the “official sponsor of the aha moment” and they have it trademarked. I got an email about it this morning and I admit, I was intrigued. What do four crew members, a pretty sweet Airstream and traveling around the country have to do with Mutual of Omaha? I thought we were in a recession?

Tips for Safe Road Trips with Pets
May 26, 2009 – 3:47 pm |
Tips for Safe Road Trips with Pets

Living in Arizona, I pretty much accept that for most of the year you just don’t grab Fido and run errands. Or, take him on a road trip. It’s literally life and death.

Lessons from the Road — Why your family should take a road trip
May 21, 2009 – 5:48 pm |
Lessons from the Road — Why your family should take a road trip

It’s heartbreaking to learn how many kids of today have never taken a real road trip. Sure, there are moments of drama, frustration, and lots of “Are we there yets.” But, road trips are monumental.