Travel Planning

Ever since the invention of the automobile, America has built infrastructure that opens every corner of the continent to exploration. From cross-country highways to local byways, the road beckons...

A road trip is an adventure, and traveling with kids takes that adventure to a whole new level. With considerable foresight and diligent planning, the road trip can be a good adventure and a...

taking along road trip with kids is very difficult. i know from experience, we took a 12 hour drive recently. we had to keep them occupied, so they did not drive us crazy while we were driving and...

When considering a road trip through Canada, you might think all you need to do is jump in your car and head for the northern border. But Canada is a foreign country that might have some surprises...

The Bristlecone pines are considered to be the oldest single living organisms on this planet. There are individuals of these pine trees that are almost 5000 years old. They grow very slowly and...

Modern mapping applications like Google Maps and Mapquest mean that, most of the time, we don't have to calculate road distance. We can just put in two locations and have the program automatically...

Family road trips with little ones can be a trial--to say the least. But, if your kids are young enough to enjoy coloring books, you can make a road trip themed coloring book that will keep them...

My family enjoyed road trips "out West" nearly every Summer. Dad didn't have any fancy GPS system or On-Star to help him through the Bandlands. He swore by the AAA guidebook. Mom had to...

The popular reality show Ice Road Truckers is pushing Inuvik, Northwest Territories, onto the world stage. However, a visit to Inuvik requires a lot more planning than your typical destination....

You could hop on a plane and be a hundred miles away in a flash or embark on a cruise ship and meander lazily through the seas, but the truly adventurous travel the open road. Get ready to tackle...

You have a license and you know the rules of the road but how many of us follow them all each and every time we sit down behind the wheel? Straying from these guidelines is what causes accidents...

West Virginia has many beautiful parks, lakes, historical attractions and festivals. Road trips through West Virginia are a great way to get familiar with the state as well as spend quality time...

Taking a road trip is one of life's greatest pleasures. It's exhilarating to get in your car and set out on an adventure. Many people just decide to drive for a couple of days and see where they...

Road trips were meant to be accompanied by killer road music, but let's face it, almost all terrestrial radio is lame. So don't even bother with the radio, go with an MP3 player or just burn a...

A good road trip can create lifelong family memories. Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers, the experience of a road trip is something they will never forget. To ensure that your trip...

How to Prepare for a Road Trip? There is nothing better then a road trip with friends and or family. Its a inexpensive way to have fun and get away. But there is nothing worse then being...

Traveling together is one of the most rewarding experiences a family can have. Road-tripping, catching the Big One at the lake and hearing Mom scream on the roller coaster all make it worthwhile....