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There’s something wildly liberating about rolling into a national park solo, climbing out of your rig, and heading straight for the trail. On a recent solo trip in Dustcatcher (my trusty truck camper), I got to experience that kind of freedom firsthand in Grand Teton National Park, and I want to help you do the …

Denali National Park is full of rugged beauty, wildlife, and bucket list-worthy trails, but one hike we squeezed in during our visit completely exceeded our expectations: the Savage Alpine Trail. We were visiting our daughter Kelsey, who was working for Princess Cruise Lines at a lodge nearby, and while we didn’t have time for many …

Exploring Lake Okeechobee without becoming gator bait is definitely winning! This behemoth body of water is the eighth largest freshwater lake in the United States and it is absolutely teeming with life. Vance was particularly excited to explore the area due to its reputation for being the premier fishing region of Florida. Looking for some …

There’s a unique kind of thrill in setting off on a solo road trip, just me, my car packed to the brim, and thousands of miles of open road ahead. But this journey has been about so much more than simply getting from point A to B. This is the start of an adventure I’ve …

Looking for a hike near Salt Lake City that looks like you should’ve trained for Everest, but it actually only takes half a day? Look no further than Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon. This trail strikes the perfect balance between accessible and awe-inspiring: 6.5-miles round trip with ~2,700 feet of elevation gain. While it’s …