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7 Fun & Interesting Day Trips from Seattle
ByFamily Road Trip August 27, 2022March 15, 2024

Seattle is a great city with plenty to do and see, but sometimes it’s nice to get out and explore beyond the city limits. If you’re looking for interesting and scenic day trips from the Emerald City, you won’t be disappointed. Within a few hours’ drive, you can explore everything from pristine mountain forests to beautiful coastal towns. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can take a ferry to one of the nearby islands, even cross into Canada! No…

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Best Places To Connect With Nature in California
ByFamily Road Trip August 24, 2022February 2, 2024

California has some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the United States. From north to south and east to west, the Golden State is a dream come true if you’ve been yearning for some serious outdoor adventures and striking natural vistas. With so many landscapes, regions, and climates on the menu, there’s a little something in Cali for everyone, no matter the type of adventure you’re after. From rugged coastline drives to hiking in the desert in search…

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11 Fun Things To Do With Kids In Phoenix, Arizona
ByFamily Road Trip August 21, 2022August 23, 2023

What was it like to live in the American Wild West and ride with the likes of Wyatt Earp? A road trip to Phoenix, Arizona, can give your kids a first-hand look at a city that was built on the lands of a lost civilization, has appeared in more movies than you can shake a stick at, and has a vibrant history of descendants of Native Americans who settled in the region over a thousand years before the arrival…

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9 Fun & Interesting Day Trips From Chicago
ByFamily Road Trip August 15, 2022July 14, 2023

There’s no shortage of fun family things to do in Chicago, but sometimes you just need a break from the big city. Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do outside of Chicago? There are plenty of interesting day trips within Illinois and the surrounding states that are just a short drive away. Here are nine of our favorite day trips, all within 3 hours from the Windy City with superb scenic driving routes and byways, interesting…

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Help My Car Stinks! How To Get Rid Of Bad Odor In Your Car
ByFamily Road Trip August 12, 2022November 16, 2022

Cleaning the car before or after a family road trip is one of our least favorite chores. But what do you do if one day you get in your car and think, OMG, my car smells! It is better to stay on top of it by doing a little tidying every day, rather than letting everything build up when you notice a smell in your car; the next thought that bothers you is how to get rid of bad…

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How to Visit Every Amazing Alaska National Park
ByFamily Road Trip August 9, 2022May 12, 2024

Located in the extreme north of North America and jutting right out into the Arctic Ocean, Alaska is unlike any other place in the world. Home to 17 of the United States’ highest mountains, over 100,000 glaciers, and dozens of active volcanoes, Alaska is a dream come true for nature lovers looking to see something vastly different than anywhere else in the country. The Alaskan wilderness and untouched natural landscapes are immense. Whether you’re looking for a full-blown adventure…

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6 Best Toddler Neck Pillows for Car Seats
ByFamily Road Trip August 6, 2022September 18, 2023

Are you planning to undertake long journeys with your toddler? The last thing you want is a discomfited child. And though using travel-friendly toys and snacks will help keep the meltdowns at bay, sooner or later, your tot will need to take the much-needed nap. Having the best toddler neck pillow will help your little one get some much-needed eyes shut without their bed’s comfort. Toddler neck pillows will take your tot’s nap game to the next level as…

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Best Subaru Crosstrek Cargo Box [Buyers Guide]
ByFamily Road Trip August 5, 2022February 18, 2025

The Subaru Crosstrek is a popular small SUV, however it doesn’t offer much in the way of cargo space for larger items. It comes with 20.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 55.3 cubic feet behind the front seats (when the rear seats are folded down). If you travel with kids and your dog in tow, there’s almost no room left behind for luggage. Getting an accessory like a cargo box on the rooftop of your Subaru Crosstrek…

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8 Awesome Stops For A Road Trip In Oklahoma
ByFamily Road Trip August 3, 2022September 27, 2023

Oklahoma may not be a top tourist destination in the USA, but if you know where to look, the Sooner State actually has a ton of attractions that make it a wonderful place worthy of being on every traveler’s bucket list on a US road trip. Oklahoma is a fantastic place to head to for history and culture. It also boasts many diverse landscapes, modern cities, charming towns, and a myriad of natural parks, making it a great spot…

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Closest Airport To Grand Canyon: Where to Start Your Grand Canyon Road Trip
ByFamily Road Trip August 1, 2022February 18, 2024

One of the most epic of all family vacations in the United States is taking a road trip to see the Grand Canyon. Visiting the Grand Canyon takes you back millions of years when a geological phenomenon occurred, resulting in different types of rocks and rock strata lying side-by-side. The phenomenon is commonly known as the Great Unconformity; however, how it took place and what happened during it remains a mystery! Every year millions of people make their way…

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