Children are naturally energetic. They’re impatient and rambunctious. When you take your children on a trip with you, it changes the vibe completely. While you want to relax if you’re on vacation, it can be difficult having kids around. This is particularly the case for road trips, when there is a lot of extra time sitting in the car. Luckily there are a few great tactics to help keep your … [Read more...]
Common mistakes that could ruin your road trip
June 11, 2021 By
What’s the best way to get out of the house and spend a few days exploring the country? A road trip. It’s one of the most popular ways to travel during the summer months. The roads are clear, and the weather is suitable to travel to a new city or state with loved ones. Road trips are like the gift that keeps on giving. You get to see several destinations in one trip, be outdoors, and get in tune … [Read more...]
Flyover country road trip: Fun in flyover country
June 7, 2021 By
I'm very excited to share that long-time Pit Stops for Kids contributor Kathleen Basi, a proud lifelong resident of “flyover country,” released a road-trip-themed novel this spring, and agreed to share a few places she uncovered in her research. If you’re on a flyover country road trip with kids this summer, check out one or two of these fun stops along the way! 1. Silver Beach … [Read more...]
Travel with a cat? What to take with you
April 22, 2021 By
Travel with a cat? Yes, you can! If you are going to arrange a trip in your furry friend's company, it is worth taking some essentials to help your cat feel comfortable and stay safe. Even though dogs are believed to be better travel buddies, cat owners don't want to deprive themselves of a chance to share new experiences with their fluffy friends. Today we see a great tendency that most … [Read more...]
5 reasons to travel by car during a pandemic
April 7, 2021 By
When we found ourselves closed at home last year, we didn’t believe it would last for too long. However, people still stay at home globally and don’t know when the world will get back to normal. The challenging epidemiological situation led to the fact that about 54% of Americans decided to travel by car, hitting the road. Last year they arranged two journeys on average and planned to travel even … [Read more...]
Long-distance road trip guide: packing, planning and more
January 27, 2021 By
We love road trips here at Pit Stops for Kids! But we know they're daunting. After years of road tripping with kids, we've finally put together a comprehensive long-distance road trip guide: How to Prepare For Your Road Trip Even if you want to be spontaneous and let the road be your guide, it’s important to decide before departure what type of trip you want to experience. Will you be camping … [Read more...]
Six kid-friendly tourist attractions to visit in Pigeon Forge
November 9, 2020 By
Travel can be challenging right now. If you decide traveling is right for your family, be sure to social distance, wear masks, and quarantine upon your return. If you're ready to hit the road and take your family on an adventurer's journey, here are six incredible kid-friendly tourist attractions to visit in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Ziplining through the Great Smoky Mountains One of … [Read more...]
Pit Stops for Kids’ Pre-Road Trip Checklist
October 12, 2020 By
As my family and I gear up (literally speaking!) for our upcoming 22-day road trip throughout the western states, piles of equipment, duffel bags, coolers, and the like are starting to dot the landscape of our family room. As I always wonder before an extended trip, I've been asking myself: is this all really going to fit into our minivan? Somehow, it always does. The key to this magic trick? … [Read more...]
The wonders of Wall Drug, South Dakota (in photos)
August 24, 2020 By
Have you stopped at Wall Drug, in Wall, South Dakota? If you've driven along I-90 in either direction, even hundreds of miles out, you probably have stopped. This fantastical roadside pit stop is absolutely worth a stop, or even a detour, to explore with the kids. I was lucky enough to meet the third and fourth generation owners of Wall Drug, which is still owned by the original Hustead … [Read more...]
Travel Gear We Use: All-time favorite healthy travel snacks
August 14, 2020 By
Today's Travel Gear We Use segment isn't exactly gear, but does help us as we travel: we're rounding up our favorite healthy travel snacks. There are many, many products out there that claim to be wholesome, organic, and tasty. We've tried almost all of them. Yet, this list is short. Very short. Why? Let's be real: most so-called healthy travel snacks are gross. Even my kids, who know their way … [Read more...]
