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Mark Your Calendars: Complete Guide to Free National Park Days 2026
ByFamily Road Trip November 26, 2024January 8, 2026

Want to experience America’s natural wonders without breaking the bank? Circle these dates on your 2026 calendar – the National Park Service is offering six fee-free days when entrance fees are waived at all National Parks across the country. 2026 Free Entrance Days The Early Bird Gets the Campsite Here’s the truth about free days – they’re incredibly popular, drawing crowds that can rival summer holiday weekends. If you’re planning to camp, you’ll need to be strategic. Most National…

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Weather the Changes: A Family’s Guide to Spring Driving Safety
ByRoadway Ready Dad November 24, 2024March 19, 2025

As winter’s icy grip loosens and the first hints of spring fill the air, families across the country eagerly start planning their adventures on the open road. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to witness blooming wildflowers or a spring break journey to visit relatives, this transitional season brings unique driving challenges. While the disappearance of snow and ice might suggest easier driving conditions, spring’s unpredictable nature demands special attention to keep your precious cargo safe. Being prepared can transform…

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Ultimate Family Road Trip Packing Checklist (With Printable!)
ByFamily Road Trip November 23, 2024November 27, 2024

This is the most important resource you need for planning any sort of road trip. We focus on family adventures, so there are quite a few family items here, but we have you sorted for road-tripping with your partner or your mates, too! Get your notepad ready, or click here to download a printable version of this road trip packing list. It’s important to note, not all road trips are created equal! It’s impractical to think you’ll need the…

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Winter Driving 101: Keep Your Car Windows Fog-Free
ByFamily Road Trip November 9, 2024March 19, 2025

While driving down the highway and your car window fogs up, the first thing you do is blast the defroster. The fog clears but then builds up a few minutes later. The same thing happens to the car driver and passenger side windows. The windows fog up, hindering you from seeing your rearview mirrors. You roll your car windows down and back up to eliminate the moisture. But then the fog comes back again. And you are left wondering…

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From Foliage to Frost: Essential Fall Driving Tips for Travelers
ByFamily Road Trip September 18, 2024March 19, 2025

As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, it beckons road trip enthusiasts with the promise of breathtaking scenery. There’s an undeniable magic to cruising down highways flanked by trees ablaze in red, orange, and gold. However, fall’s beauty comes with unique driving challenges that can catch travelers off guard. From the Rockies to New England, autumn offers unforgettable vistas, but changing weather, shorter days, and falling leaves can create hazardous conditions. Whether you’re planning a weekend foliage tour…

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10 Pro Tips for Visiting National Parks With Kids
ByFamily Road Trip June 5, 2024November 26, 2024

No national park in the US is ever the same, and even though there’s no one-size-fits-all guide for visiting every single one in the USA. Between the Family Road Trip team, we’ve visited 57 US National parks so far (you can guess what some of the outliers are!), and whilst some subtle rules do vary by park, there’s definitely a list of tips that applies to each and every one. If you’re planning to visit any national park soon…

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18 Items For Your DIY Summer Emergency Car Kit
ByRoadway Ready Dad May 31, 2024June 5, 2024

With summer fast approaching or already here, depending on when you read this, it’s time to make some plans. Summertime offers many possibilities for some recreation and relaxation. However, even the best-laid plans can be ruined if you are ill-prepared. Even though you may relish the long, hot summer days, those days are brutal on your car. And if you plan on using your car to do anything this summer, you will want to make sure that it is ready to…

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15+ Fun Things To Do In Las Vegas With Kids in 2026
ByFamily Road Trip November 30, 2023May 4, 2026

Las Vegas is notoriously known for its casinos and extravagant shows and is not typically thought of as a family vacation spot because it may not be considered “kid-friendly.” Despite this reputation, we’re here to explain that there are actually a number of great kid-friendly experiences that your little ones will love! From outdoor activities to indoor amusement parks and museums, you will find that Vegas is not just gambling, but there are actually a number of family-friendly activities…

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Planning A Canadian Road Trip – The Essentials You Need To Know
ByFamily Road Trip November 9, 2023March 19, 2025

Canada is a massive land mass as it is the second largest in the world in terms of land area at 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles). Canada spans from the Atlantic Ocean in the East to the Pacific Ocean in the West and the Arctic Ocean in the North. One of the best ways to see the diverse landscapes that Canada has to offer is to take a road trip across this beautiful country. When planning…

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33 Items To Build A DIY Winter Emergency Kit For Your Car
ByRoadway Ready Dad October 11, 2023November 22, 2023

Driving in winter is dangerous enough. Help yourself out by being prepared. This is a comprehensive list of everything you need to prepare an emergency car kit for winter.

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