The Local Tourist digs deep into destinations with passion and insight, focusing on culture, history, the great outdoors, and tips on how to enjoy it all.
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Sparkling Isolation – Day 71
Conditional vs. Unconditional I finally settled into my staycation today. I slept in late, had a…
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 30 – Great Falls to Glendive
We began our day with breakfast at Clark and Lewie’s Pub and Grill, the restaurant inside…
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Sparkling Isolation – Day 70
Permission to do nothing. Today marks 10 weeks of being isolated in my apartment. I have…
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 29 – Glacier to Great Falls
If you’re beginning to wonder if Jim and I are for real, I don’t blame you.…
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Sparkling Isolation – Day 69
Feng Shui aerobics. It started out as such a minor thing. I decided that I needed…
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 28 – Glacier National Park
The 28th day began like so many others had on this adventure. I woke up to…
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EXPLORE TWO LANE GEMS
Author Theresa L. Goodrich pens eyes-wide-open love letters to America in the Two Lane Gems book series.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Mother Nature’s a magnificent artist with limitless creativity. Step into her gallery and get some fresh air.
TRAVEL TIPS
Save time, money, and aggravation with these travel tips, designed to make your exploration more fun.
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 27 – Romancing the Road Trip
Road trips capture the imagination like no other travel.
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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 11 – Camping Should be a Pre-Marriage Requirement
Previous: Chapter 10 – Surviving I-40 with Buried Cars, a Blue Hole, and a…
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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 10 – Surviving I-40 with Buried Cars, a Blue Hole, and a Big Hunk
Previous: Chapter 9 – Texas is Huge. Canyons are Deep. Turkeys are Jerks. There…
How to Save Money on a Road Trip
38 ways to to spend less and experience more on your driving adventures.
How to Use Roadtrippers App & Website to Plan a Road Trip
This tool makes planning a road trip easy.
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Driving the Depression-Era Daring of Beartooth Highway
This scenic drive is short and open only a few months out of the…
Driving the Depression-Era Daring of Beartooth HighwayRead More
Hit the Road with this Epic Southwest USA Road Trip
Dreaming of hittin’ the road? Ride along on this road trip romp and discover…
Hit the Road with this Epic Southwest USA Road TripRead More
How to Find Places to Go on a Road Trip You’ll Love
Choosing road trip destinations can be difficult, but there are tips that make the…
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How to take your bicycle on a road trip
You don’t have to be an athlete to take your bicycle on a road…
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EXPLORE CHICAGO
Since 2002, we’ve been covering the Windy City. Visit our Chicago site to find things to do, restaurants, events, musings, and more.
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