Road trips are a tradition for many families nowadays. There's nothing like loading up the car with snacks and toys and the whole family and heading out for whatever adventures await you on the open road. I remember the excitement of escaping the city for a few weeks with my family as a child, looking out the window of our huge green Oldsmobile at the countryside, and playing "I Spy" with my mother to pass the time. My family was still taking road trips when I was a sulky teen, trying not to let anyone notice my interest in the Kansas countryside, which was beautiful even though I was sure I'd rather be at the mall with my friends. This summer, I'll be taking my daughter on a road trip. Probably the first she'll remember! I can't wait to see what adventures and memories our trip will hold.

If you're planning a road trip this summer, here are some tips and stories from other bloggers to help you prepare for a smooth and fun road trip for the whole family.

Blogging the Family Road Trip - Blogs let you document your vacation adventures as they happen, and let your friends and family follow along! Christy Matte of About Family Computing has tips for planning a vacation blog for your family.

Five Pitfalls to Avoid on Your Next Road Trip - While these tips are geared towards single parents, this great post from Jennifer Wolf of About Single Parents has information all parents can use to plan a successful, safe road trip.

Read Your Way Through Road Trips - Terri Mauro of About Parenting Special Needs has tips for how to use technology to keep boredom away with books, DVDs, iPods and more.

1, 2, 3, Go! Preparing to Travel with a Kids' Club - Heidi Coghlan of About Kids' Clubs has some great ideas for how to add fun and special memories to road trips that are part of your child's summer group activities.

Thinking Games, Activities and Behavior Tips for Smooth Family Travel - If you'd like to plan ahead to increase family fun and help manage problem behaviors, Ann Lodgson of About Parenting Special Needs has tips for getting organized for your adventure.

Road Trip! - Mom R of SAHM I Am shares her thoughts on preparing to entertain kids on the road.

Travel Tips - Not your average vacation advice from CNJ at Living with Chaos. These humorous road trip tips might provide a much needed laugh before you hit the road.

Tennessee Road Trip - Cindy Baublitz of Home is Where the Heart Is tells a sweet story about her family's recent road trip.

Keeping Your Baby Safe on the Road - Here are my suggestions for making your road trip safer for the youngest members of your family.

Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry for the road trips edition of the All About Parenting Blog Carnival! The next carnival will be called "Do-It-Yourself Day Camp" and the deadline for entries is June 27.

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