"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cruising down an endless ribbon of highway with the windows rolled down and the stereo cranked up is one ...

Back in the olden days of B.C. (Before Children), my wife Colleen and I would often jump in the car and take off for the weekend, plans and planning be damned. These days, though, spontaneity has a ...

Whether it's a few hours to Grandma's house or a multi-day summer vacation, taking the kids on road trips is a rite of passage for parents. Doing it right, however, requires practice and preparation.

Back in the olden days of B.C. (Before Children), my wife Colleen and I would often jump in the car and take off for the weekend, plans and planning be damned. These days, though, spontaneity has a ...

How I Chose My Road Trip Gear Most of the "road trip essentials" articles you'll find online—and there are a lot of them out there—probably won't speak to you and your particular drive. Everyone road ...