| Taking road trips, be it a several-day journey across | | | | to fall prey to one of the many disgusting roadside fast |
| the country or just a few days in one state, is the | | | | food chains, staying healthy on the road will be able to |
| ultimate form of American summer travel. Just you, a | | | | be achieved by filling your cooler with plenty of healthy |
| few friends and the open road. But do not make the | | | | snacks. Such things as cold cuts, raw veggies, cheese, |
| mistake of just jumping in the car and going. There are | | | | fruit and hummus are perfect fillers. |
| some items you are going to need for that ole' road | | | | Road map. Do not set off without a good, sturdy road |
| trip and here are six of the most important ones. | | | | map that outlines your entire trip. Rand McNally makes |
| Cooler. This crucial item is important for a number of | | | | very reliable USA road atlases, or if you are just |
| reasons. It keeps the healthy snacks we'll discuss in a | | | | staying in-state, get a state road map, which will be |
| minute, but it is also used as a chair, footstool or arm | | | | less heavy. If your trip is long, you might like to use a |
| rest when you have to camp out. | | | | highlighter to mark your route as you go. |
| Healthy snacks. When driving in the USA, it's so easy | | | | |