Best Things To Do in Palo Duro Canyon State Park (a Camping Adventure)
Camping at Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a fun adventure, filled with hiking, roadrunners, deer, and turkeys (jerks)
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 …
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge – Half a Billion Years in the Making
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful, magical place in southwestern Oklahoma.
26 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.
Sleeping with the Bison: One Night Camping in Badlands National Park
See what it’s like to camp in Badlands National Park surrounded by bison and prairie dogs.
Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know
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.
Visit Joshua Tree National Park: A Surreal Californian Landscape
Want to visit Joshua Tree National Park? Here’s what it’s like to camp at this southern California treasure.