Summer grilling is becoming about more than perfectly cooked burgers and steaks. New research released this month found that Americans increasingly view grilling as a way to connect with family and friends, unwind after a busy day, and create meaningful experiences outdoors.
Farm visits are no longer just a quick stop for maple syrup, a hayride, a U-pick afternoon, or a photo beside a red barn.
Welcome to Vermont sign - Photo credit: Unsplash+ License.
Route 66 turns 100 this year, and travelers are marking the milestone the way Americans have always celebrated the open road: by driving it. The 2,400-mile stretch connecting Chicago to Santa Monica carries a mythology few highways can match. Roadside diners, neon signs and wide-open plains define the route's reputation.
Father and son duo wearing matching outfit - Photo credit: Sunday Swagger.
Parents are no longer the only ones who steer family travel plans. Kids now act more like essential co-planners, shaping where families go, what they do, where they stay, and even what they wear.