Road Trips
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Breathtaking Roads That Are Only Open Part of the Year
Nature has its charms in any season, but the colder ones make many destinations harder to access, particularly in mountainous areas. For that reason, it’s important to take advantage when some of the nation’s most beautiful drives become accessible to…
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The History of American Jeans: From Railroad to Runway
Blue jeans have a long history in this country. Invented in the late 1800s, America introduced jeans to the world during World War II, and now people almost everywhere wear jeans. Today, one of the first truly American garments remains…
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How Road Trips Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
Over the past year, the pandemic led many of us to rediscover the simple joy of the road trip. Though a cherished national pastime, piling into the car for hours at a time doesn’t exactly look the same as it…
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20 Spectacular Trails That Used to Be Railroads
Rail trails transform old train corridors into outdoor paths perfect for biking, walking, and social distancing while staying active nationwide.
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49 Best Restaurants for RV Road Trips
RV travel is great until you need to stop for food. As many folks with motor homes, trailers, and other types of recreational vehicles have figured out, not every pit stop is a great place to stop, and not all…
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2021 GMC Canyon AT4 is Built to Handle Anything on the Road (or Off of It)
The 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 midsized all-terrain pickup truck looks like it’d be as comfortable conquering the Himalayas as it would the highway. An all-new trimline for 2021 (replacing the 2020 Canyon All Terrain trim), the Canyon AT4 boasts four-wheel…
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2020 Ford F-350 Can Handle Any Road Condition or Cargo Job
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…
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Roadschooling: Meet the Parents Turning Their RVs Into Classrooms
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…
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The Hands-Down Best Cross-Country Road Trip You Can Take — Ever
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…
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Cool Concept Cars We Hope to See on the Road in 2020
Concept vehicles bring out the kid in car lovers everywhere, and while many never make it past the concept stage, some actually wind up on America’s highways — or at…
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20 States With the Worst Roads (and 5 With the Best)
Dodging potholes on your way to work? Getting road rage because your local highway is deteriorating? According to Transportation for America, a nonpartisan watchdog that lobbies for responsible infrastructure spending,…
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50 Movie and TV Locations Worthy of a Road Trip
Movies are often giant advertisements for the locations where they’re shot. The baseball diamond from the 1989 tearjerker “Field of Dreams” sees about 65,000 fans a year, proving true the…
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Where to Rent a Camper Van for a Last-Minute Summer Road Trip
Dreaming of #VanLife? Compare the best national and regional camper van rental companies, plus peer-to-peer options, before you book.
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15 of the Best Road Trips in Canada
From the West Coast to the Atlantic Provinces, discover Canada’s best road trips packed with stunning scenery, culture, and must-see stops.
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Essential Gear to Pack for a Summer Road Trip
Hit the road in style, comfort, practicality — and fun — this summer. Make memories with family sing-alongs, impromptu picnics and stops at roadside attractions. After all, the best road…
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How to Stay Safe From Road Rage, Including Your Own
Getting a driver’s license used to mean freedom, adulthood, and the open road, but it now seems more like a nuisance. Congestion costs each American $1,348 per year and 97…
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Creative Van Conversions to Simplify Life on the Road
A lot of people are turning their vans into mobile homes, and while these smaller vehicles may lack some of the amenities already built into RVs, they can still be…
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32 RV Tips For Laundry And Cleaning On The Road
There are some things you can’t escape by living on the road. No matter how flexible your living space is, you’ll always need to do laundry, and you’ll always need…
