C’mon! You know the words, “…standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona, what a fine sight to see…it’s a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowin’ down to take a look at me.” They pop into mind just seeing the “Winslow AZ, 1 mile” sign on Interstate 40. At least the Eagles’ song will …
Get your kicks standin’ on the corner of Route 66 in Winslow AZRead More
Every dad knows that every once in awhile you just need to have a guys weekend. No spouse, no kids – just you and some of your closest dad friends. Planning a guys weekend away can help you be a better father, husband, and friend because it helps you to recharge those batteries. So let’s …
Father Son Trip Fiascoes and Fun A great idea for a father-son weekend idea is a good ol’ fashion road trip and some good ol’ bonding time with your son. The idea of these trips are to provide father and son some time alone, away from the day-to-day grind. Conversations will take place, traditions will …
Stand in four states at the same time – Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Four Corners Monument, officially, Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park, may be the only place in the world where four states, provinces or countries meet at the exact same point. It’s what’s found at Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park. The park …
Unless you are one of the lucky few, one of the single most limiting factors in planning a family vacation or “bucket list” travel adventure is cost. A family getaway can be expensive and the farther away you would like to go, the more that price tag goes up. Traveling on a budget (even an …
I love a good road trip! My podcast co-host Tim’s family travels well over 50,000 miles per year on the road. One of the most important questions to answer before you embark on a road trip: What are the best Dad snacks for your next road trip? We also put a lot of consideration into …
My first father-son experience taking my boy to an NBA basketball game was going to see the Detroit Pistons match up against the Sacramento Kings. He had never been to a pro basketball game before. It was my first time attending an event at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. The LCA, as people call …
4 Things to Consider Before Going to an NBA Game with KidsRead More
Our family is all about being active outdoors. It’s a theme on every one of our trips and adventures – we love being in nature and we enjoy being active in order to take in nature’s beauty and awesomeness. In fact, my wife and I take it as our responsibility to expose our kids to …
Finally! February is here and the days are getting longer and warmer. Our family is starting to think about our next adventure – a road trip. You might imagine that we’re crazy to put three kids in the car and explore our the nearby states. Sure, there will be some complaints and ‘are we there …
How do you think the way you travel differs from U.S. presidents? Obviously, you aren’t flying around on your own private customized Boeing 747 or staying in the President’s Suite of luxury hotels with an entourage of Secret Service. But if you stay in a room rented from a person’s home through a service like …
Who doesn’t love a funny kid story? Before you read on, there’s a questionnaire you’ll need to fill out: Are you a Dad? Do you know a Dad? Can you spell Dad? If you answered yes to any of these, then keep reading, because I’ll bet you can relate to the stories I’m about to share. …
You Can Laugh About it Now – Parents Share Funny Kid Vomit StoriesRead More
Our family recently took a long road trip across the state of Wyoming to visit family in Utah. We live on the eastern side of the state, and Utah is on the western side. The trip across Interstate 80 is normally a fairly easy and fast drive. Except in the winter. Then it gets unpredictable …
A Winter Road Trip in Wyoming with Three Kids and a MazdaRead More
