The Three Good Stops blog

Road trip planning tips, seasonal drives and news from Three Good Stops: how to pick stops worth the exit, when to break up a long drive, and where to go next.

News November 9, 2026Three Good Stops Is Now on Google PlayThree Good Stops is now available for Android on Google Play. Plan every stop on your road trip from your phone, with your trips saved to the same account you use on the web.Seasonal November 5, 2026Winter Road Trip Checklist: Weather, Daylight and ClosuresWinter road trips need a different plan. Shorter days, snow and ice, seasonal closures and holiday hours. Here is the checklist we use before any cold-weather drive.Travelers November 2, 2026Road Tripping With Kids: Plan the Stops, Not Just the SnacksLong drives with kids go best when the stops are planned around them. How often to stop, what makes a good kid stop, and how to keep the whole car happy.Seasonal October 26, 2026Thanksgiving Road Trip Guide: Timing, Traffic and Stops That Save the DayThanksgiving week is one of the busiest times of year on the road. Here is how to time your drive, dodge the worst traffic and plan stops so the trip to the table goes smoothly.Seasonal October 19, 2026Fall Color Road Trips in the Blue Ridge: Where to Drive and Where to StopThe Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia are some of the best fall foliage country in the East. Here is how to time a color drive and pick stops along the way.Planning October 12, 2026How Often Should You Stop on a Long Drive?The common advice is a break about every two hours. Here is how to turn that into a real plan for your drive, with kids, pets, EVs and long days behind the wheel in mind.Planning October 5, 2026How to Pick Road Trip Stops That Are Actually Worth the ExitMost road trip stops are picked by hunger and an empty tank. Here is a simple way to choose stops that make the drive better: timing, purpose and a real reason to pull off.

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