The pandemic may have put a damper on traditional Thanksgiving travel plans for many people, but that doesn’t mean you need to cancel the holiday altogether. For those who act fast, there are still rental properties available throughout the country…
The 2020 Ford F-350 is about as big a pickup truck as you can drive without joining the Teamsters. Slightly updated for 2020 after a major redesign in the 2017 model year, this beefy vehicle (base price: $35,550) can accommodate…
There was a time remote or hard-to-get-to vacation rentals might have seemed like too much work. But months into a global pandemic, remoteness has increasing appeal — the farther from crowds and civilization the better, really. Remoteness now conjures a…
Finding unique places to stay these days isn’t tough — there are tiny homes and treehouses and houseboats galore on vacation rental sites. But in keeping with these anxiety-laden times, we couldn’t help but feel like caves might be just…
While the famed Las Vegas Strip with its abundant attractions tends to be the first place that springs to mind when we think about casinos, there are plenty of excellent destinations around the U.S. that offer excellent gambling options, and…
Many of us largely think of libraries as functional buildings — places where we borrow free books and where access to those books levels the playing field, providing knowledge and escape to anyone able to get a library card. But…
Sometimes the best way to understand a town is to visit its best bookstores. These are communal places that offer ideas in a tangible form and a venue for sharing…
The RV lifestyle starts with an RV purchase — which starts with comprehensive research that narrows a search to the style, make, model, floor plan, and brand that’s right for…
With the end of summer comes Labor Day weekend, which in years past has signaled one last trip to close out the season. As it turns out, this year doesn’t…
Back-to-school hassles usually include finding the right brand of pencils or a backpack your kid doesn’t hate. This year, well, things are a little different. The pandemic means some parents…
U.S. presidents certainly have a way of putting a vacation destination on the map, increasing its profile, prestige, and often price through their visits. The Clintons became a regular fixture…
No matter where you are in America — even away from the coasts — tasty seafood options aren’t far away. Once you decide to forgo the national chains, get off…
Pittsburgh Gooski’s is beloved in Pittsburgh for its friendly bar service, cheap drinks, wings and Polish pierogies, and floor-shaking punk concerts, but their online presence is so little that it’s…
New England is a fascinating and colorful corner of the country, a region steeped in history punctuated by the legendary events of the Colonial times. It’s also a place known…
Once upon a time, most of the bikes sold in the U.S. were American-made; these days, most bicycles and bike components come from China. But there are still plenty of…
With many people steering clear of air travel during the pandemic, RV travel has become a new go-to — and for good reason. Taking a vacation in a recreational vehicle…
As many travelers are opting for hitting the road in an RV over plane travel given the current concerns over COVID-19, some RV renters are on the hunt for the…
Once you’ve sorted out the basics for your cross-country road trip — the best vehicle to take, the best time of year to go, the best items to pack, the…