| This is the HOW-TO-CAMP guide Information for tent and RV camping |
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| PLANNING A ROAD TRIP |
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| Planning a road trip is easy if you have the information at hand. Whether it is by car or a RV road trip, planning ahead and knowing what to expect makes your travel much more enjoyable. |
Road trips, whether for business or pleasure, can be a
wonderful experience for you and your family.
Unfortunately, most people just jump into their car, drive for
hours with a occasional stop at a fast food restaurant for a
quick bite to eat, and arrive at their destination exhausted
and irritated by the heavy traffic, bad food, and other
drivers. This does not have to happen to you. With a little
planning your road trip can be a joyful and memorable
event.
wonderful experience for you and your family.
Unfortunately, most people just jump into their car, drive for
hours with a occasional stop at a fast food restaurant for a
quick bite to eat, and arrive at their destination exhausted
and irritated by the heavy traffic, bad food, and other
drivers. This does not have to happen to you. With a little
planning your road trip can be a joyful and memorable
event.
Get Good Directions
Need driving directions to your destination?
Mapquest will give you detailed information on
how to get there; including driving time,
mileage, road conditions, etc. If you are looking
for more information such as lodging or
Mapquest will give you detailed information on
how to get there; including driving time,
mileage, road conditions, etc. If you are looking
for more information such as lodging or
camping locations, points of interest, and road pass elevations, you can't miss if you check
out Good Sam Club trip planner We strongly recommend joining The Good Sam Club.
When traveling, expect the unexpected. Allow sufficient time in case of travel delays such
as construction, unfortunate mechanical trouble, or the discovery of an interesting site
where you decide to spend some extra time exploring.
out Good Sam Club trip planner We strongly recommend joining The Good Sam Club.
When traveling, expect the unexpected. Allow sufficient time in case of travel delays such
as construction, unfortunate mechanical trouble, or the discovery of an interesting site
where you decide to spend some extra time exploring.
Traveling With Children
| Where would you rather be? |
When traveling with children, give the kids a map and they can follow the route you
are taking as you travel. Allow each child to bring his or her own travel pack filled
with books, projects, and one "special item" brought from home. This will keep
them occupied and make their travel time seem to go by faster. Remember, a road
trip can take as much as 1/3 longer when traveling with children than without
because of the frequent stops required, preparation time, and the extra organizing.
If the children are young (under the age of 12 ) and it is time for a break, look for a
place with a playground. This gives them the opportunity to exercise and release
some of that pent up energy that has been building up during the long drive.
State, county, and local city parks welcome the traveler, and most of the parks
have picnic facilities available for a quick picnic lunch or snack. These quick meals
are faster, cheaper, and healthier than stopping a a fast food restaurant. Just take
out your travel pack and the picnic placemat that you packed in the trunk of
your car and you will be set up in no time at all.
are taking as you travel. Allow each child to bring his or her own travel pack filled
with books, projects, and one "special item" brought from home. This will keep
them occupied and make their travel time seem to go by faster. Remember, a road
trip can take as much as 1/3 longer when traveling with children than without
because of the frequent stops required, preparation time, and the extra organizing.
If the children are young (under the age of 12 ) and it is time for a break, look for a
place with a playground. This gives them the opportunity to exercise and release
some of that pent up energy that has been building up during the long drive.
State, county, and local city parks welcome the traveler, and most of the parks
have picnic facilities available for a quick picnic lunch or snack. These quick meals
are faster, cheaper, and healthier than stopping a a fast food restaurant. Just take
out your travel pack and the picnic placemat that you packed in the trunk of
your car and you will be set up in no time at all.
Checklists and Printable Activities
If at all possible,you really don't want to stop at a store along the way to purchase items you should have
brought from home but forgot. An extensive packing check list for road trips will save you from this
frustration. And keeping your children occupied while traveling can also be a major undertaking. Here is a link
that has both; an extensive packing check list for Road Trips as well as printable activities for the kids while
traveling . Family Fun. Making sure that your vehicle is in good condition before starting on the trip seems
obvious. However, by using a checklist for a road trip, your car you will be assured that nothing has been
overlooked.
brought from home but forgot. An extensive packing check list for road trips will save you from this
frustration. And keeping your children occupied while traveling can also be a major undertaking. Here is a link
that has both; an extensive packing check list for Road Trips as well as printable activities for the kids while
traveling . Family Fun. Making sure that your vehicle is in good condition before starting on the trip seems
obvious. However, by using a checklist for a road trip, your car you will be assured that nothing has been
overlooked.
Plan Your Stops
When you take that extended trip for vacation or business or to visit friends and family, break up the long
journey by planning your stops before you start each day. Check out the trip planner you printed from Good
Sam Club to find points of interest. There will be plenty of signs along the way indicating these points of
interest, picnic areas, lakes, state and county parks, historical markers, etc. It doesn't have to be far from the
highway exit and the time spent will refresh you for the balance of the day's drive.
journey by planning your stops before you start each day. Check out the trip planner you printed from Good
Sam Club to find points of interest. There will be plenty of signs along the way indicating these points of
interest, picnic areas, lakes, state and county parks, historical markers, etc. It doesn't have to be far from the
highway exit and the time spent will refresh you for the balance of the day's drive.
The Road Trip Picnic Lunch
Pack a picnic lunch before you leave home and when it is time to eat,
instead of getting off the road to find a coffee shop or fast food restaurant,
pull into a rest stop and have your meal outdoors. Most rest areas along
major interstates and highways have picnic tables conveniently located close
to the parking area. Not only will you save money, but this break gives you
the opportunity to stretch you legs, relax, and enjoy the surroundings. If you
have the time (it will be time well
instead of getting off the road to find a coffee shop or fast food restaurant,
pull into a rest stop and have your meal outdoors. Most rest areas along
major interstates and highways have picnic tables conveniently located close
to the parking area. Not only will you save money, but this break gives you
the opportunity to stretch you legs, relax, and enjoy the surroundings. If you
have the time (it will be time well
spent) stop at one of the points of interest mentioned previously and have a
special Road Trip Picnic. These stops do not have to have picnic facilities
special Road Trip Picnic. These stops do not have to have picnic facilities
available if you carry a folding picnic table in the trunk of your car. With very little effort your picnic will become
a mini vacation. Imagine getting off of that busy highway for a while and enjoying a picnic lunch along the banks
of a river or lake. Even if your travels cover several days; with a cargo cooler and a travel pack in your car
you can visit a local market when you stop for the night and purchase the ingredients needed for the next day's
picnic.
a mini vacation. Imagine getting off of that busy highway for a while and enjoying a picnic lunch along the banks
of a river or lake. Even if your travels cover several days; with a cargo cooler and a travel pack in your car
you can visit a local market when you stop for the night and purchase the ingredients needed for the next day's
picnic.
| Just a short drive from the freeway and you could find a secluded, tranquil place to have a quiet and relaxing picnic lunch. |
"I'm Thirsty!"
You know that when you get underway on your trip, sooner or later someone says, "I'm thirsty". Here is a
helpful hint that will keep you from having to stop and buy expensive and unhealthy sodas. The night before
leaving, fill plastic water bottles half way with water or their favorite juice and place them into your freezer. Just
before you leave, top them off and their drinks will remain cold for hours as the ice slowly melts.
helpful hint that will keep you from having to stop and buy expensive and unhealthy sodas. The night before
leaving, fill plastic water bottles half way with water or their favorite juice and place them into your freezer. Just
before you leave, top them off and their drinks will remain cold for hours as the ice slowly melts.
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