The road trip blog
Routes, tips, car games and travel notes — so the drive counts as much as the destination.
Van & Camping
Dispersed Camping on BLM and National Forest Land: Rules
Free dispersed camping on BLM and National Forest land: the 14-day rule, where it's allowed, why National Parks ban it, and how to camp legally in the US.
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Tips
Best and Worst Days to Drive: Beat Holiday Traffic Jams
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Thanksgiving: here's the best time to leave, the worst hours to drive, and how to dodge the year's biggest traffic jams.
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Tips
Toll Road Costs: How to Calculate Your US Road Trip
Estimate toll road costs before you drive: E-ZPass, SunPass and FasTrak rules, pay-by-plate billing, plus per-mile rates on major US turnpikes. Plan ahead.
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Car Games
Car Games for Kids: 15 Easy Screen-Free Road Trip Ideas
Keep kids happy on long journeys with 15 easy screen-free car games. No gear needed, quick to explain, and fun for toddlers, tweens and parents on the longest drives.