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Maximum Ride: Saving the World, by James Patterson

FUNNY SIGNS BOOK
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Where the Sun Don't Shine...

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How to Deal With Light Glare

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NEW WEB SITE FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF ROADTRIP AMERICA!
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RoadTrip Planning

RTA'S mission is to provide advice & resources to help you plan your North American road trip.


On this site, you'll find:
The Great American RoadTrip Forum: An active and friendly roadtrip community providing expert advice and tips for road travel all over North America. Questions about routes, destinations, and attractions are often answered within minutes by a host of experienced road trippers from all over the world. Please visit and let us welcome you!
Routes, Destinations, Events & Road Food Articles
Equipment, Driving & Preparation Tips
Book & Map Recommendations and Audio Book Reviews
Carefully Selected Links to the Best Web Resources
Tips for Renting an RV & Planning an RV Vacation

Today's Travel Ideas
Road trip salads
Eating Well on a Roll: Road trip salads

Getting Out There
Beyond Grand Canyon
Beyond Grand Canyon: 4 Sensational Side Trips

Fuel Cost Calculator: Use this tool (works with both kilometers/liters and miles/gallons) to find out exactly what your gas expenses will be on your next trip

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Point, Click & Drive: RTA tests and rates the top Web-based road trip planning programs

The RTA Story
Roads fom the Ashes: From wildfire to road trip
More! If you can't find what you're looking for, please try our site search. If you need help using our site, please contact us. We make every effort to respond to e-mail within 72 hours. For road trip planning advice, we strongly recommend that you visit the Great American RoadTrip Forum, where questions are often answered within minutes. To give you an idea of how useful the forum is, we often use the Forum to get suggestions and advice ourselves. And of course, you are always welcome and encouraged to share your own knowledge.

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PLANNING AND PREPARATION

"Road Schooling" for the Education of a Lifetime by Carol White (9/26/08)
Soloing America's Roads: Enjoy the Ride! by Lea Lane (9/12/08)
Truck Stops: Not Just for Truckers by Mark Sedenquist (5/16/08)
Romancing the Road: Tips for Couples on a Roll by Megan Edwards (5/2/08)
Car Ride? Make It A Road Trip!
by Mark Sedenquist (3/28/08)

Fly-and-Drive Road Trips
by Mark Sedenquist (8/26/07)
Tips for a Great Family Road Trip by Mark Sedenquist (8/12/07)
The Twenty-Hour RoadTrip by Mark Sedenquist (6/24/07)
Advice for Taking Solo Road Trips
by Mark Sedenquist (6/10/07)
Great American Hostels by Ben Cooper (5/27/07)
Road Trips with Rover & Felix: Tips for Traveling with Pets
by Mark Sedenquist (4/22/07)
Hostels USA: More Than Just a Cheap Place to Stay, by Ben Cooper (4/8/07)
Spring Break? Road Trip! Tips for saving money by Mark Sedenquist (3/18/07)
6 Tips for a Safe Road Trip
, by Mark Sedenquist (10/22/06)
RV Road Trip? Pros & Cons
, by Dan Wulfman (9/24/06)
How to Make a "Speed Run"
, by Mark Sedenquist & Judy Carter (9/17/06)
Buckle Up - "Ruff Road Ahead!
(Vehicle Pet Restraints) by Tammy Senter (8/20/06)
Tips for Summer Travel with Pets
by Tammy Senter (6/18/06)
Road Food: Tips & Ideas for Eating Well on a Roll
by Dennis Weaver
Tips for Choosing a Cartop Carrier
by David Schaefer (6/23/06)
Teenage Road Trip?
(3/19/06)
RoadTrip Compatibility Quiz
How to Plan a Great Road Trip
Getting Out There
News & Views from the Road
Take Safety Along
, by Mark Sedenquist (6/27/04)
14 Reasons to Hit the Road

7 Keys to Adventure (RoadTrip Planning Guide)
RoadTrip Reservations—Do You Need Them? by Mark Sedenquist
Best Kept RoadTrip Secrets by Mark Sedenquist (5/30/04)
The Art of the Road Trip, by Megan Edwards
The Art of the Cheap Road Trip, by Bob Schaller & Geneviève Lauzière (12/19/04)
The Two-Hour RoadTrip (2/05)
Guide to Web-Based RoadTrip Planning Services (2/20/07)
Guide to Professional RoadTrip Planning Services
Arizona Landmarks, by Chris Epting

SEASONAL TIPS
Winter Driving
, by Robert Schaller
Surviving Holiday Road Trips
Mountain Driving
Drive Safe With Uncle Bob: Rules of Defensive Driving by Robert Schaller
WORKING & STUDYING ON THE ROAD
Learning on a Roll
, by Breanna Hite (2/29/08)
Wi-Fi Field Report
, by Jon R. Vermilye
DataStorm: New Age of Mobile Connectivity
, by Bill Adams
DataStorm Field Report
, by Ron Bunge
The Road Wirer: Dashboarding columns by Mark Sedenquist

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