Family Vacation | 7 Kids, 1 Station Wagon & a 1970s Road Trip Across America

Seven kids. Two parents. One packed station wagon. And three weeks on the road. “Family Vacation” is a nostalgic journey back to the 1970s, when a family road trip meant paper maps, roadside breakfasts, sleeping bags, campgrounds, car games, motel rooms, state lines, and a station wagon packed from front to back. In this original short story by James Defrese, a family of nine leaves Southern California and heads across the country to visit Grandma and Grandpa in Minnesota. Along the way they experience the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Mount Rushmore, Old Faithful, the Great Salt Lake, camping under the stars, roadside adventures, family arguments, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime. It’s a story about growing up, family traditions, seeing America from the back seat of a station wagon, and remembering a time when getting there was just as much fun as the destination. 📖 Family Vacation ✍️ Written by James Defrese 🎙️ Presented by Defreseville Storyteller Defreseville Storyteller brings original short stories written by James Defrese to life through narration. If you enjoy nostalgic stories, childhood memories, family adventures, Americana, and stories about growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join us for more stories. #FamilyVacation #1970sNostalgia #DefresevilleStoryteller