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Enjoy the great outdoors at the best family campgrounds in the US

June 6, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 10 Comments

This summer, family vacation might look a little different than we might have expected. People are looking for ways to enjoy fresh air and wide open spaces. Of course, camping fits the bill. So, I asked bloggers from around the country to share the best family campgrounds in the US. Take a look at these […]

Filed Under: budget, Kid Fun, Roadtrips

Road trip tips: Surviving “Are we there yet?”

May 4, 2020 by 19 Comments

road trip tips

Thinking of going on a roadtrip with kids? It can be overwhelming! A reader asked, “My family wants to visit Vancouver, BC. Any suggestions on where to start finding things to do. It will be me and my little ones, yikes! We will be driving for about 16 hours to get there, and staying for […]

Filed Under: Roadtrips, travel tips, Uncategorized

6 top tips for a family road trip

February 5, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

A road trip is the perfect way to bond as a family, as there’s nothing but you guys and the open road for miles at a time. But, it can also feel quite daunting when you consider that you’re all going to be cooped up in one vehicle for hours at a time. To ensure […]

Filed Under: Roadtrips, Uncategorized

Take the scenic route • 13 reasons why traveling HWY 301 is better than I-95

December 14, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

HWY 301 is a great alternate route to I-95 in North Carolina, here's why

If you’ve ever traveled I-95 through North Carolina, you’ve experienced the traffic jams as you pass mile after tedious mile of loblolly pines and highway construction barrels. You’ve seen the  New Jersey snowbirds travel south in winter. And you’ve followed the Floridian headed north for summer. There has got to be a better way, right?  […]

Filed Under: North Carolina, Roadtrips

Best kept secrets: Roadside attractions in the Carolinas

October 2, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

If you’re looking for fun things to do in North Carolina and South Carolina, we have a great list for you! With all the road trips we take, especially here in the Carolinas, we’ve found some pretty unusual places. These best kept secrets are quirky — intriguing to kids and tweens. Breaking up a long […]

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World’s Best GPS!

January 22, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 12 Comments

My 2009 Mazda CX9 came with built-in touch-screen GPS. Silly me, I didn’t know that CD driven GPS systems are always outdated, unable to update without purchasing new CDs. It makes mistakes and takes me the long way more often than I’d like. It’s a glorified road map — and that’s about it. So, imagine […]

Filed Under: Blog, road trip, Roadtrips, travel tips

Historic Route 66!

September 9, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 22 Comments

Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in 11 years — and that means the number of people taking road trips is on the rise. If you, like millions of Americans this past Labor Day weekend, are planning a road trip in the near future, why not make it historic — and travel Route 66? […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Illinois, Roadtrips, USA

8 essential tips for winter driving

February 12, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

Winter storms mean treacherous driving conditions. For us in the south, that means icy roads, not just snow. Still, some people have no choice but to drive in bad weather. Northerners, you too. Dangerous driving conditions exist across the country when the snow falls fast and heavy. Stay off the roads if you can when […]

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Travel Activities for Kids

November 26, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 17 Comments

Traveling can be enough of a hassle by itself. Toss kids into the mix, and you’ve got an additional challenge. Sure, plenty of kids are well behaved and won’t present too much of a challenge on a trip, but why take the risk? It never hurts to have a bag of tricks at the ready […]

Filed Under: Planning, road trip, Roadtrips, travel tips

Fall Leaves on the Blue Ridge Parkway

September 25, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 16 Comments

When I was about ten years old, my friend, her mom and grandma took a roadtrip to see the fall leaves in Amish country. The ladies in her family did this every year and I felt so special getting to be part of it. We set out one chilly morning, the car loaded with snacks and drove […]

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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