On our state-by-state adventure, we love visiting quaint national park sites that allow us to enjoy magnificent locations without the crowds. While the popular national parks around the country are certainly worth visiting, there are many national park sites that fly under the radar. And although we haven’t yet explored them all, we’ve been to more than 100 NPS sites, giving us some insight into the variety and scope of what’s out there. This list offers options that appeal to nature lovers and history buffs alike. So no matter your interests, we think these are some quaint national park sites not to miss when you’re out adventuring around the states.
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Don’t Neglect To Bring Any Of These For Your Next Hike
There are few better ways to get out and to truly explore nature in all of its most dramatic beauty than to go hiking. However, especially if you’re not experienced, you should never go without taking the time to do all the necessary preparations. Most of all, you’re going to want to make sure that … Read more
Can You Travel to Hawaii on a Budget?
Hawaii is an alluring destination that draws visitors from all over the world. But can you travel to Hawaii on a budget? Before going to Hawaii, we discussed several ideas for exploring the state as cheap as possible because we obviously weren’t driving our travel trailer there. Everything from backpacking the perimeter of O’ahu to work camping on the Big Island came up. In the end, we decided to get a small vacation rental to use as our base camp to explore the Big Island.
Juneau, Alaska: A Comprehensive Visitor’s Guide
After putting off our trip to Alaska for a couple of years because of the Canadian border closure and other nonsense going on in the world, we finally decided to forgo making the drive up the Alaska Highway and just fly to Juneau. Ironically, this was our 49th state capital to see and also the 49th state capital to join the lower 48. Because we’re not particularly fond of cold weather, our trip happened in August. This is one of the warmest months to visit the area. The weather was incredible for our trip, making the experience better than we could have imagined.
This Juneau, Alaska, visitor’s guide will help you plan your trip to this unique capital city, explaining how to get to Juneau, what to do while you’re there, and other details that can help you make the most of your state-by-state adventure.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Full-Time RVers
An RV is a small space—a really small space. So those of us who live in one full-time don’t have a lot of room for more stuff. This can make it hard to buy gifts for our friends who travel and also for the people who want to show their love by buying Christmas gifts for people who live in an RV. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for full-time RVers, check out this list.
Reasons to Fuse Your Career With Full-Time Travel
Traveling full-time can be an exciting adventure, but like us, you probably have to make money along the way. If you’ve been considering taking your life on the road, you may be wondering how to fuse full-time travel with your career. Remote work is more possible and popular than ever, making it an easy transition to a career that lets you explore beyond your normal borders. These are some of the reasons people like the idea of a career that lets them travel.
5 Things To Do the Night Before a Hike
On our recent trip to Juneau, Alaska, we saw some incredible landscapes that took our breath away. One of the most amazing hikes the area has to offer is the West Glacier Trail, where you can get an up close view of the stunning Mendenhall Glacier. The 15-mile hike round-trip is quite a feat, and … Read more
Virtual Tours: Traveling Digitally
Thanks to the revolutionizing technology, we can now travel the world in non-conventional ways. Most nations offer visual insight into their country with virtual tours. A virtual tour can give us a simulation of what the place would be like if we visited it in person. It doesn’t take nearly as long to explore a place digitally. So in no time at all, you can be traveling all over from the comfort of your own residence.
Modern technology has made virtual travel possible. By tilting your smartphone, you can tilt the view to a new angle, helping you feel like you are really at the location. A narrated tour can help you feel like a tour guide is showing you around. Virtual tours have come a long way over the last few decades, so there is no reason you can’t explore far away places for little to no cost.
Making The Most Of Missouri When You’re Living On The Road
Missouri has long been known as one of the most picturesque states in the US. Home to the Mark Twain National Forest, Schulze Nature Preserve, and countless other sites of great ecological importance, it can be hard to ignore the stunning landscapes and other natural features this state has to offer. Of course, though, there is more to Missouri than nature, and visitors will want to do all they can to enjoy the bounty provided by this stunning place. Let’s take a look at how those traveling on the road can make the most of the Show-Me State.
When to Use Hydration Packs vs. Water Bottles?
Regardless of where you are or where you’re going, staying hydrated should always be a top priority. We all know the benefits to our minds and bodies when we drink plenty of water each day. For those who travel, like to explore, or even just get together with friends often, finding the ideal way to quench your thirst on the go is key to maintaining the proper level of hydration. Two great options for having water when you need it are hydration packs and reusable water bottles.
