What's Up Kids Magazine Feature now out

I was reminded today in the parking lot that our magazine feature-story in "What's Up Kids Magazine: is now out. You can also go to http://www.whatsupkids.com to check out their online content. A Mom and her kids drove up and said "Hey, I read about your show last night!" It's the first time somebody went out of their way to let us know they saw us in the magazine. She mentioned that she and her family had also crossed Canada and it was the experience of a lifetime.

You can pick up "What's Up Kids" at a lot of McDonald's restaurants and at Walmart. We're in the summer addition, lots of information on the trip. We're also being featured in "West Coast Families" magazine in Vancouver for those on the coast.

We spent some time today chasing some more sponsors for places to stay and for things to do as we cross the country. If you think of any family-friendly things to do and places to stay, let us know, we'll check 'em out.

Check Have Fun Out There out on the Travel Channel:

Crazy Family driving from Halifax to Vancouver, summer 2008

This video is the commercial for a new family adventure program called "Have Fun Out There". Starting July 11th they're driving across Canada and posting new videos every couple of days. So be sure to check it out. http://www.havefunoutthere.ca

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Check out the Have Fun Out There Video section on YouTube.



Have Fun Out There!

The Beginning of Have Fun Out There

May, 15th. 2008

"I can't tell you exactly when "Have Fun Out There" began. It could have
been two years ago when my family and I packed up the car and kids and drove
out to Nova Scotia. It was the first time that the entire family (sans
Arwyn who was yet to be even an idea in our heads). It could have been
nearly a year ago when my son Lucas, inspired by a kids travel program
called "Are We There Yet", said that he would like to have his own
television travel show. It could have been six months before our first-ever
cross-Canada expedition in the summer of 2008, a time when my wife and I
were busy chasing sponsors for money and gear, editors for features in their
magazines, and production companies for the television series. The idea
could have begun when I was only a child on one of the many road trips my
Mom and Dad dragged us kids on. It could have been a combination of all the
above. Upon reflection my entire life has been one road trip after another.

Thanks for taking the time to check out our site. Be sure to check our
"video log" page for new Webisodes, especially in July/August as we'll be
posting new ones every couple of days. I can hardly wait for the journey to
begin!"

West