Hiking the Upper Peninsula: a 4-day Lake Superior Adventure
Camping and hiking the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior exceed expectations.
Devils Tower to Billings Montana Western Road Trip Adventure
Take a road trip from Devils Tower to Billings Montana. Being a child of the ‘70s, I have seen Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which means that my first …
Camping in Palo Duro Canyon: Texas is huge. Canyons are deep. Turkeys are jerks.
Palo Duro Canyon camping is a fun adventure, filled with hiking, roadrunners, deer, and turkeys (jerks)
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.
Best Places to Camp in the Midwest
Planning an outdoor adventure? Check out these recommendations for the best places to camp in the Midwest.
Surprising Splendor in Nebraska: Smith Falls State Park
Tucked away in North Central Nebraska is a surprising discovery.
One Night in Badlands National Park
See what it’s like to camp in Sage Creek Campground, surrounded by bison and prairie dogs.
Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Surprising Facts
Not-so-secret secrets of Devils Tower National Monument, one of America’s most recognizable landmarks.
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah: Exploring the Lost Valley of the Goblins
Goblin Valley State Park is one of the most bizarre landscapes you’ll ever see.
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.
Say Yes to Ferne Clyffe State Park
Ferne Clyffe State Park will always have a warm place in my heart.
One Serene Night in Joshua Tree National Park
Experience a night in Joshua Tree National Park as if you were there, and then plan your own visit to this southern California treasure.