Are We There Yet?
FIVE TIPS FOR FUN FAMILY ROAD TRIPS BY MICHAEL MECHAN
Road tripping is a state of mind. Just ask Jack Kerouac. Don’t let an unwieldy and rebellious payload of kids, gear, boats and pets dampen your spirit. Even though road trips frequently require as many hours in the car as you’ll spend at the destination, highway miles provide an excellent opportunity to share some memorable time together. Enjoy the journey with these stress-saving strategies.
Not far now. Navigation
North America’s classic road trip routes boast some serious mileage. Te famous Route 66 stretches for 2,451 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles and the Trans- Canada Highway connects the Pacific and Atlantic coasts over 8,030 kilome- ters of roadways. Reviewing online directions and road maps before you head out is a no-brainer.
Folks that are familiar with your desti- nation can also provide valuable info on the condition and location of elusive back roads and shuttle routes—details even a good map can’t provide. En route, a GPS makes life easier. Tere
is road map software available for many handhelds out there that allows your de- vice to do double-duty, helping you navi- gate both the front and backcountry. Teach your kids how to read a map
and give them their own copy with your driving route and trip highlights marked. This is a great way to learn map-reading skills and will help mini- mize backseat boredom.
PHOTO: VIRGINIA MARSHALL
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PHOTO: VIRGINIA MARSHALL
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