Taking the kids: Making memories with unique experience Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency Sep 3, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Historic Route 66 sign near the center of Santa Fe, NM. Andy Yemma Eileen Ogintz TNS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky 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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