This issue we expand our travels – looking at sights 250 miles and greater from the Alamo City in “Traveling Texas and Beyond.” Freelance writer Lisa Y. Taylor invites readers to explore such locations as Alpine, Texas; Grapevine; Galveston; San Diego, Calif.; and New York City. Read as two local families share their vacations – one on a West Texas excursion to the McDonald Observatory and Big Bend National Park amid the beautiful, diverse Texas landscape and another to the Big Apple’s Rockefeller Center and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the midst of skyscrapers. All parents know, traveling by car with kids is not an easy task. Read “Boredom Busters” for tips on how to make road trips with the kids a joy for the entire family. I in this issue enjoy our annual spring National Parenting Publications Award special section showcasing winning products that make family life a bit easier and more fun. This year’s section, “Parenting Products You Can’t Do Without” features 25 products.
