South Carolina's Cornbread Festival
There's plenty more to do at the SC Cornbread Festival besides eating your way through 20 different cornbread recipes
5 Fun Car Activities for a Summer Road Trip
These activities will not only keep the peace, they'll also help you make great memories together.
Foodie Families: Where To Go in Appalachia
New website helps families discover local food, farms and flavor on an interactive Appalachian food map.
Win Tickets to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Jefferson was interested in the same things that kids love, from dinosaurs to ice cream. Get to know him at Monticello.
Spring Break Road Trip: Four Days in NC
This itinerary highlights destinations from Charlotte to Raleigh and back with a seasonal theme. Free or reasonably priced!
Solo Travel: Gateway to Better Parenting?
Now there's research to back up what I've known for years: solo travel is a great way to get your mojo back
Three Must-Visit National Parks Near Charlotte
These national parks are conveniently located two, three, and four hours from Charlotte. Get outside!
Use This Winter Car Maintenance Checklist Before You Hit The Road
A simple checklist to be sure you arrive safely at your winter destinations.
Take a Trip to Birmingham for Martin Luther King Day
The six-hour road trip is the perfect time to open important conversations about fundamental human rights.
Holiday Travel Tip: Ship Items Ahead
Leave some legroom for the family when you ship bulky items ahead.
Back Seat Activities for Kids on a Holiday Road Trip
Affordable and easy ways to keep the kids entertained without screen time
Headed Through Virginia for Thanksgiving?
Stage a family photo by "LOVE" at the I-77 Virginia Welcome Center
Four Thanksgiving Travel Planning Tips
The "right" stops will extend the drive (maybe just a bit), as well as the laughs and memories.
3 Eye-Popping Destinations for a NC Mountain Getaway
Three itineraries sure to please, combining beautiful autumn colors with waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Free Planning Guide
The Blue Ridge Parkway covers 469 miles. This free guide will save you hours of web surfing as you plan your excursion
Labor Day 2015: Blue Ridge Parkway Getaways
Five great places to spend Labor Day Weekend along the Blue Ridge Parkway. (VIDEO)
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Refill and Reuse Your Own Water Bottle, Even on Vacation
Kids are oriented to altruism and "saving the world," and the "No Bottled Water Challenge" gives them a chance to make a real impact.
Get a Digital Vacation in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
The National Radio Quiet Zone might be the best thing that happened to your family on vacation.
Myrtle Beach: What ELSE to do?
Don't miss these lesser known attractions just south of the Grand Strand.
Healthy Eating on Vacation: Try a Farmers Market
Introducing regional foods to the kids makes your family vacation memorable on a whole new level. And fresh food is much healthier than fast-food fare.
Plan a Slow Vacation, Ask the Kids to Help
When it comes to family travel, "faster" isn't always "better." These four tips will help the kids buy in to the itinerary and reduce whining
Blue Ridge Parkway Getaways: Linville Falls and Gorge
For a series of quick getaways from the Queen City, look no further than The Blue Ridge Parkway. Here's an itinerary the kids will enjoy.
Travel With Purpose
Where to go and how to make the most of traveling as a family
About Tamela Rich
Tamela Rich is an award-winning author, storyteller, adventurer and mom. Known as the "American Road Trip Expert," she is passionate about sharing tips on transformational experiences for every member of the family. Her motto is to "Pack Light. Travel Slow. Connect Deep." For more information, visit TamelaRich.com.
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