Heading to the mountains for the fall colors and festivals
If your kids aren’t in school yet, or you are empty-nesters, late summer and fall is a great time to get away, especially to mountain towns.
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When unforeseen events disrupt your travel plans
Whatever the circumstance that has derailed your trip, it’s key to remain calm and explain what has happened to the kids
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From British Columbia to California on a Family RV Trip
Memorable campsites. There is special beauty in travel when the campgrounds and the places we stay in become more than a backdrop
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Getting ready for the next big solar eclipse
The three states with the largest population inside the path of the annular solar eclipse are Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon
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On the road for a year in a family RV tour of the Western US and Canada
This is not just a road trip or vacation. The work, the chores, the tending to child and animals (yes, we have a dog and cat in tow)
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A fall getaway with or without the kids
Whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas
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Take the family out to a fall festival or two near you
If you can’t make it to Munich, Fredericksburg, Texas, considers itself the polka capital of the Lone Star State
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Go See Washington’s Giant Pandas While You Still Can
During a 9-day celebration, visitors can dive into free panda-themed fun, including hashtag-worthy photo backdrops, hands-on arts and crafts
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New device for satellite messaging when you’re off the grid
Not much larger than a car key fob, motorola defy links your smartphone directly to powerful GEO stationary satellites 22,300 miles up
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Playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kids
If you are lucky, you’ll discover playgrounds offering unique experiences and challenges. Take San Francisco for example
