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      • South Dakota
      • Wisconsin
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Tent in Hackberry Campground in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Camping

Looking for the best places to camp in the Midwest? Camping at Horse Thief Campground near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota

Best Places to Camp in the Midwest

Planning an outdoor adventure this summer? Check out these recommendations for campgrounds in the Midwest.​

Best Places to Camp in the MidwestRead More

Smith Falls near Valentine Nebraska

Surprising Splendor in Nebraska: Smith Falls State Park

Tucked away in North Central Nebraska is a surprising discovery.

Surprising Splendor in Nebraska: Smith Falls State ParkRead More

Badlands National Park

One Night in Badlands National Park

See what it’s like to camp in Sage Creek Campground, surrounded by bison and prairie dogs.

One Night in Badlands National ParkRead More

Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know

Not-so-secret secrets of one of America’s most recognizable landmarks.

Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t KnowRead More

From Capitol Reef to Moab through a land filled with Goblins

Whether you think they look like martians or goblins, there’s no denying the uniqueness of this Utah State Park.

From Capitol Reef to Moab through a land filled with GoblinsRead More

Switchbacks, Slot Canyons, and Really Nice Pit Toilets

A fortunate encounter with a loquacious Ranger makes for one of the best experiences of our cross-country journey.

Switchbacks, Slot Canyons, and Really Nice Pit ToiletsRead More

Say Yes to Ferne Clyffe State Park

Ferne Clyffe State Park will always have a warm place in my heart.

Say Yes to Ferne Clyffe State ParkRead More

Joshua Tree campsite in Jumbo Rocks campground

One Night in Joshua Tree

Find out what it’s like to spend a night in Joshua Tree National Park in this excerpt from “Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1.”

One Night in Joshua TreeRead More

Camping Should be a Pre-Marriage Requirement and Other Road Trip Observations

As we got back on I-40 for the short drive, relatively speaking, to Albuquerque, I thought about everything we’d seen and done since we’d left home only six days ago. When I first had the idea for this trip, and then began planning it, I wasn’t sure what to expect beyond expecting that it would …

Camping Should be a Pre-Marriage Requirement and Other Road Trip ObservationsRead More

I-40

Surviving I-40

Break up the monotony of I-40 through Texas and New Mexico with buried cars, a Blue Hole, and a Big Hunk.

Surviving I-40Read More

Exploring Palo Duro Canyon: Texas is Huge. Canyons are Deep. Turkeys are Jerks.

We learned a few things camping and hiking in Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

Exploring Palo Duro Canyon: Texas is Huge. Canyons are Deep. Turkeys are Jerks.Read More

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Half a Billion Years in the Making

This beautiful, magical place is located in southwestern Oklahoma and is home to bison, Texas long horns, and other wildlife.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Half a Billion Years in the MakingRead More

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