“I just thought it was time to bring Henry to Chaco Canyon,” Eric Gernhauser of New Orleans was standing in the road at the Gallo Campground, speaking about his 12-year-old stepson visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park for the first time. “My brother brought me here the first time more than 25 years ago, and I’ve …
Chaco Canyon: Show Your Kids the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Mysterious PueblosRead More
Looking back on the day “There are so many weird sights, it really keeps the kids’ interest,” Randall was saying as he sat back in a camp chair at his Texas Spring campsite near Furnace Creek, California, U.S. “The dunes, the zebra mountains, walking on salt, Death Valley National Park has something each one of our kids …
Death Valley National Park: Colors, Flowers, Mountains, Mines & SaltRead More
The author was provided compensation for this post. All opinions are his own. Chevy’s tagline for the 2019 Traverse is “Big, Bold and Beautiful.” I agree on all counts. Sport Utility Vehicle War: How does the Chevy Traverse Stack Up? Recently, I traveled from my home base in Maryland to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with seven of …
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 …
