Road Trip Essentials
We road trip in all seasons and all regions of the country. Over many thousands of miles and hundreds of road trips, here are a few road trip essentials we always have packed somewhere in the car. LED Headlamp LED…
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5 Free Places to Visit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Falls Park Sioux Falls is named for the falls that cascade near its downtown. Walking trails, a free viewing tower and thousands of gallons of pounding waterfall action bring visitors from all over the world. Any significant rain falls, and…
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 chunk of the Midwest. Over…
Camp Cooking: Going Dutch!
One of the biggest jobs associated with camping as a family is keeping everyone fed. Hot dogs over the fire are easy enough, and a variety pack of those little cereal boxes make breakfast as easy as pulling a jug of milk from the cooler. But go the extra mile with one or two meals and camping becomes an outing everyone looks forward to, and cooking can keep everyone involved.
Guest Post: Traveling with Tweens and Early Teens
On a cross country road trip with an almost-teenager, our friends Pace and Kyeli offer their advice for vacation success with tweens and younger teens.
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.