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In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.
The Flying Cloud 30FB Office oozes quality, but it’s not immune to the bumps in the road
You don’t have to spend a lot to improve your vehicle setup
Our ethics columnist weighs in on balancing conservation and enjoyment
Chickfly’s innovative zipperless fly makes for pee freedom
Photographer James Barkman has been living in his 1976 VW Westfalia van for seven years. The lessons he’s learned can help you on your long-weekend road trip, too.
Fuel up for your next adventure with these deliciously portable bento boxes
We came up with a list of the people, places, and trends that matter now, from the rise of outdoor reservation systems and new mountain-biking meccas to where to thaw out this winter
This season you're going to want an adventuremobile you can post up in at the base of the ski area. Here are some good ones.
Six items that keep me self-sufficient while traveling
We explore the pros and cons of two relatively affordable options
It's not as simple as you may think
Forget working from home. Here's everything you need to stay connected from your vehicle or a trailhead.
With Recon Campers, your daily commuter can actually double as your weekend off-grid rig
The ins and outs of staying clean (and safe) at camp
New tools to make your next adventure better
With a little extra planning, it's easy to be self-sufficient and safe when it comes to packing food for a long road trip. Here's how we do it.
For those looking to give vanlife a shot, follow these tips on renting and traveling with the family
When an overworked health care professional and her family needed a break, they decided to hit the highway. Here, she explains how they did it.
How L. Renee Blount, a.k.a. Instagram's @urbanclimbr, blended her passions for climbing, travel, and design into a budding photography career
There are hundreds of scenic trails for you and your BFF to explore together
From going big on snacks to active pit stops, here's everything you need to know before taking a long road trip with the whole family
The ins and outs of keeping Fido safe, comfortable, and happy while on the go
Camper vans, pop-ups, RVs, and more—if you're ready to upgrade from tent camping, you've got plenty of options. Use this handy tool to pick your ideal vehicle setup.
Now is a great time to build out a van, truck, or station wagon for adventurous road trips. We consulted vanlifers Grizel Caminas and Eric Hallworth to break down the steps.
We put together our favorite in-state itineraries in every region of the country, to make it easy for you to explore your own backyard
The OluKai Pehuea work whether you're on the beach, in town, or on a cruiser bike
Hit the road for a memorable summer road trip with these extra precautions
Ian Frazier reminds us that there’s no more promising feeling than hitting the road, windows down, hair blowing, full speed ahead.
Booking apps, glamping, and tricked-out Sprinter vans: over the past decade, life under the stars has been upgraded. Here's your up-to-date guide for enjoying the ultimate socially distanced weekend.
Vanlife has totally mainstreamed. But if you don't have the finances to own a home on wheels, these companies have you covered.
This spring, photographer Kiliii Yuyan gathered his camera equipment and, practicing social-distancing guidelines, explored the West Coast to find out how it's been faring in the age of COVID-19
Electric vehicles are becoming popular among the environmentally conscious, but are they realistic for road trips to more remote destinations? I took my Tesla to Utah to find out.
Once it's safe to get back out there, you and your pups will be long overdue for an adventure. Here's what you need to keep them comfortable—and you sane—on your next road trip.
While there are far more serious problems facing the world, for some people whether or not to travel in the weeks and months ahead has become a confusing and heated topic. Here's what a longtime travel writer thinks.
Because an organized road-tripper is a happy road-tripper
Thinking of taking your next road trip overseas? Keep these five tips in mind for your next overlanding adventure.
Nothing puts a damper on a vacation like losing your wallet, laptop, or luggage. This technology will help you keep track of what's most important.
'Highway of Tears' tells the story of the dozens of indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been found murdered along Canada's Highway 16
Don't let staying connected keep you from your next adventure. Make this simple upgrade and boost your cell service while on the road.
The short road trip on British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler packs in a ton of adventure
Plus: where to stay, eat, and play outside along the way
'Only Music // Alaska' documents the people Justin Fountain met, the places he saw, and the conversations he had on his 3,800-mile trip
Choose the right card, and you might not pay a cent for your next vacation
When Jeff Gordinier accepted an invite from chef René Redzepi to hunt for tacos in Mexico, he had no idea what he was getting into
Summer jams can't last forever. The Highwomen lead the way on our mix for fall road trips and campouts.
From troubleshooting an active engine light to naming that mountain in the distance, download these tools for a fun, stress-free road trip
The clock is winding down. Don't dwell on summer's missed opportunities—make new ones.
Whether you want to chase early-season powder in the Rockies or lobster rolls in New England, we've got your perfect road trip to end the year on a high note
Overwhelmed by crowds of people sleeping in their vans and trucks, outdoor dream towns are taking actions that could end a way of life
How a 21-year-old and her pet snake took YouTube by storm
With the help of Steven Glass and Mitchell Rosko, you could be living in a skoolie (complete with a fireplace and shower) within a year
Filmmakers Granite and Light took off with eight friends, four vans, and one furball for a holiday vacation in Baja
From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures
Slow travel is popular in Europe and catching on in the U.S. It's not a bad way to ease your climate (and possibly flight) anxiety.
Here's a guarantee: if you show up to Overland Expo West, you'll of course see some incredible Jeeps and Toyota Tacomas. But the real way to take in this annual gathering in Flagstaff, Arizona, is to walk past the cliché Sprinter van build-outs and keep your eyes peeled for the trucks, vans, and other four-wheel-drive campers that are one of a kind. We spent all weekend tracking down some of these gems.
How you organize your gear is just as important as the gear you take
Meet the newest trend in full-service trip planning: surprise travel. You won't find out where you're going until it's time to go.
Look no further for your go-to playlist for the long hauls
Vanlife might seem like the most eco-friendly living option, but in reality, my gas-guzzler is hurting the environment more than I would in a small, nonmobile home
Don't travel this iconic route without hitting up great camping, hiking, surfing, and more along the way
'Running the Oregon Trail' is an ode to running and goes to prove that sometimes the best way to see a landscape is on foot
Musician Justin Fountain hitchhiked from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Anchorage, Alaska, with nothing more than a backpack and his guitar
What I learned on my powder-filled dream trips to Whistler and Aspen
When you look at their Instagram posts, it's easy to be jealous of your jet-setting friends. But there are grimier sides to traveling alone.
Forget airline storm delays and baggage fees. The best way to travel this winter is by hitting the open road.
From tracking storms to scoring flights to staying safe in the backcountry, these apps will help you nail your next big ski trip
A few tips and tricks to keep you comfortable and your trailer in working order when the mercury drops and the snow starts to fall
What happens when America's most fabulous advice columnist fires up her polka-dot car and hits the road to ask total strangers about love and cleaving in a bunch of tiny towns called Eden? Let's just put it this way: Paradise is Regained, and John Milton himself would have said, “Oh. My. God.”
Whether you're going for a weekend, a week, or a month, there are some general rules to live by
With a few changes to your pantry, you can make quick, cleanup-free meals on the road
Keep your kid comfortable (and give yourself some peace)