Taking the kids: Making memories with unique experience Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency Sep 3, 2026 12 hrs ago Historic Route 66 sign near the center of Santa Fe, NM. Andy Yemma Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency What an adventure! Or maybe not so much. 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