If there is one thing in my life that I am passionate about, it is our local library and the joy of reading. My passion for our library knows no bounds. You will find me there every few days checking out novels I will probably never get to read and breathing in the air of a room full of books. There is nothing that calms my soul more than the quiet and peacefulness of our library.

Taking a road trip to visit libraries with your family can be a fun adventure.  Imagine the stories your children will be able to tell someday about the year that your family explored the architecture of the world’s most beautiful libraries while reading a great book or two along the way. Here are just a few recommendations for some truly unique libraries that are worth your visit.

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Lately, the mornings have been getting cooler and the sun has been dipping below then horizon a bit earlier each day which can only mean one thing: Autumn is in the air!

While spring is often celebrated for being the season of new color, I am of the belief that fall puts on an even better show. Maybe it’s because fall color doesn’t come with that spray of pollen that us hay fever sufferers dread, or perhaps it’s all that fun that accompanies the season in the form of apple picking, hayrides, and jubilant jumps into a pile of multicolored leaves.

There are many great spots around the country to head out as a family and enjoy the colors of the season. Here are a few of our favorites from coast to coast.

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With a writer mom, my kids never had a chance: They had to love reading from the minute they were born. Luckily, they took to books like a pig takes to mud, and now a lot of our family time consists of sitting together on our family room sectional, each absorbed in our own book.

So how can you get your kids addicted to books? Travel’s a perfect vehicle (please forgive the pun) – or at least, so I’ve found with my two. Given the amount that we travel (often several weeks a year, and at least a couple of weekends a month), the reading bug has come in super-handy for my girls, both because they have a way to entertain themselves in transit and because they can learn all about the places we’re going before we ever get there. Read More >

The following post is by a special guest blogger: Sharlene Earnshaw, Trekaroo’s Blog Editor.

Winter’s chill has taken hold of much of the country. As we shovel snow and bundle our children to brave the outdoors, we can’t help but let visions of palm trees and swimming pools creep into our minds. Instead of daydreaming about a warm weekend in the desert, take action! Grab the kids and head to Palm Desert in California’s Coachella Valley. With over 350 days a year of sunshine and winter highs in the ’70s, it’s the ideal spot to take a break from the freezing weather for a few days.

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