This weekend is considered the last weekend of summer even though summer doesn’t officially end for another few weeks. This used to be the last weekend before school starts but now some schools have started towards the end of August. No matter what it is a three-day weekend. If you didn’t get chance to take a vacation this summer this could be your last chance to do so before things get busy again. If you can’t afford to go far then why not take a quick road trip. Explore the area where you live. You can drive anywhere from an hour to four hours away. You are away from home but still close enough if you need to come home quickly. Just remember when you are planning this trip to factor in traffic. Something is normally a four hour drive can be a six hour drive if there happens to be traffic.
The first thing you will need is a paper map. Yes you have GPS apps on your phone but sometimes they fail so always have a paper map as back up so you don’t get lost. GPS apps like Waze is great to let you know about traffic on our route but it can never hurt to have a paper map in your car. Before you leave you should do some research online of different routes. You can look on Google Maps Street View to see what your location will look like. You can also print out directions. If you want a folding paper map you can always go to your local AAA and get one there. They can also help you plan your trip.
Another thing to take in the car with you is food and water. Why not plan a picnic lunch. Stop at a nice park along the way that has some tables where you can eat. Instead of a sandwich why not have a wrap this way there is less of a mess. Always pack snacks for the trip so you don’t have to make many stops. Yet, do plan on at least one or two rest stops depending on how far you are going. This way people can stretch your legs. Here is a list of food you should bring with you.
Make sure to take some games for the car that will make sure people are looking out the window instead of their phones or Ipads. You should play the game Car Bingo or Logo Bingo. These game you can print off your computer. Everyone in the car can play and they will see where they are going instead of looking down at a device and missing what is passing them by. You could also make a license plate game and for each different state plate the people in the car finds they can get money for. Anywhere from 25 cents to a dollar a plate. The people in the car can split the money at the end of the trip and everyone buys their own presents or you can all buy one that will please everyone. Anytime anyone fights in the car over who saw the plate first then money is taken away. Anytime someone fights over anything money is taken away. Here is how to make any of these car games.
The last thing you will want to do is plan some music for your trip. We have a few suggestions. When picking out the music keep in mind you may have different musical tastes so pick songs from every genre that everyone will like.
Here are some suggestions that you can add to your playlist.
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