Ah, summer in the southern US: sunny days, green landscapes, meals made with luscious garden harvests, evenings of cicada songs and lightning bugs. There are plenty of reasons to travel […]
Why RVs are the latest trend in travel
As states in the U.S. lift stay-at-home orders, many travelers are setting their sights on summer vacations. However, as they navigate the lingering risks of COVID-19, vacationers are seeking alternatives to […]
10 delightful detours along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Often overshadowed by the more famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the Appalachian Mountains, the Natchez Trace Parkway winds for 444 memorable miles through Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Although the scenery […]
What I learned from backpacking in my 20s and 30s
For some people, long-term travel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For others it’s a lifelong passion. I fall into the latter camp, and have bookended my 10 years or so of […]
Marquette, the Midwest’s most adrenaline-charged playground
An oasis for outdoor lovers of every ilk, Marquette, Michigan is arguably the Midwest’s best-kept secret. This historic, picturesque town is not only a surprising haven for fresh culinary fare […]
Our top 10 picks for backpacking cooking gear
Whether you’re spending this summer testing out your trail legs on your first multi-night backpacking trips or you’re a seasoned trekker who is familiar with bunking down in the alpine, […]
How to take amazing underwater photos
Snapping really good underwater photos while bobbing around in the open ocean is certainly tricky: You have to balance holding your breath while keeping an eye out for surrounding marine […]
The 10 best RV and vanlife kitchen essentials and accessories
More Americans than ever have been giving the motorhome lifestyle another look, and in the process have been diversifying RV parks around the country. And that was before the COVID-19 […]
From stagecoach to motorcoach, a history of RVs in the USA
Duck into the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming and you’ll see so many chuck wagons, sleek phaetons, and sturdy stagecoaches you’ll think you stumbled onto a Clint Eastwood film […]
Everything you need to know about paddling in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is an adventurer’s playground. Be it on foot, by car or via water, there are thousands of miles of trails and numerous lakes and streams to explore. By […]