Road Trips
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The Coolest Off-Road RVs for Battling Rough Terrain
If you’re planning on hitting the road in style — while also having the option of going completely off-road — a sturdy RV built for rough conditions is the only way to go. Whether you want to hunker down off-the-grid…
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Coolest Off-Road Camper Vans for Summer Adventures
An RV is at home on the open road, but even that asphalt path is too tame for more adventurous owners. It’s supposed to be recreational, after all, so why limit it to commuter thoroughfares and cozy campground loops? If…
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Quiz: Can You Guess These Iconic City Skylines?
New York City, Paris, and Chicago are famous for their incredible skylines. From the new World Trade Center to the Willis Tower, these towering landmarks have become synonymous with the success and history of cities in which they were built.…
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Must-Visit Food Museums Across America
When was the last time you visited a museum with its own collection of Spam? Or perused a gallery dedicated entirely to mustard? During your next road trip, carve out some time for a brief detour to one of these…
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Fun Day Trips for Families in Every State
A great day trip can create a family memory that will last a lifetime, and it can also be cheap. We’ve got the list to fuel your fun, too. These options take you from city to country with destinations ranging…
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Route 66: Then and Now
Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. Long before the interstate highways were a twinkle in Dwight Eisenhower’s eye, it connected many previously isolated Western settlements from Chicago to Los Angeles for the…
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How Gas Stations Have Totally Transformed Over the Past Century
Ever wonder what it was like filling up in the good old days? A lot different, that’s for sure. While gas stations have undergone plenty of welcome changes over the…
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21 Heart-Stopping Roads to Drive Around the World
There’s nothing quite like a good road trip, especially when you’re exploring new surroundings and enjoying the scenery. And while most travelers agree that seeing the world is about the…
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Holiday Road Trips Away From the Crowds
The coronavirus certainly put a damper on things last holiday season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have end-of-the-year fun in 2021. There are plenty of destinations across the country…
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25 Epic Off-Road Adventures Across the U.S. and Canada
The landscape of North America is vast and home to a variety of different terrain. While there are extensive highways stretching across the U.S. and Canada, there are plenty of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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20 Spectacular Trails That Used to Be Railroads
The heyday of the American railway is long gone, but in its place, something new has sprung up: the rail trail. Across the country, state and local governments have joined…
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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…
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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…
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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…
