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FROM THE EDITOR

Humans are known to go out of their way to avoid discomfort. There are plenty of valid reasons for sticking to familiarity and coziness, and I'm not here to tell you to eschew those things, because, frankly, comfort rules. Good family and friends, a luxurious bed, routine, your favorite food—there's something quite wonderful about it all. But if you're someone who's looking to grow, or learn more about yourself, here's the truth: you're going to have to make friends with discomfort. They say “Nothing worth doing is easy.” This is a patent lie, because eating cake is easy and so is petting a dog (food and pet intolerances aside, of course); however, there is a little truth to it if you change “worth doing” to “transformative.” Many of the stories…

FROM THE EDITOR

ROVA RECOMMENDS

A Scottish Soundtrack It's hard to settle on the perfect soundtrack to those long, windy drives—the ones where ocher leaves swirl around you, and the odd raindrop hits your windscreen. Upbeat tunes don't fit a fall mood, but a sad, slow-burn song is bound to send you to sleep. Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini has perfected the balance with his latest LP, Last Night in The Bittersweet. “Petrified In Love” is all riff-driven, twangy guitar hooks and organ-speckled choruses, while “Lose It” is impeccably gritty, yet perfectly refined. In contrast, “Everywhere” is a six-minute-long full spectrum of emotions, where Nutini's vocals—comparable to a male Amy Winehouse—belt every lyric with heart and feeling. paolonntini.com Wrap Yourself in Calm Life on the road can be crazy at the best of times. No matter…

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Do You Copy? Heading out into the wilderness, off-grid and away from nature sounds like heaven— but it also requires safety and planning. Whether you need to radio the nearest park ranger or keep your mom from freaking out, or you just want some peace of mind as you embrace adventure, get yourself a satellite radio. The Garmin inReach Mini 2 provides safety without weighing you down (it's only 3.5 ounces!). With up to 14 days of battery life, as well as interactive SOS capabilities, a built-in compact digital compass, and a design that is indestructible (bring on the wild weather!), this satellite communicator is bound to be your most reliable new BFF. garmin.com, $400 Trek Your Heart Out Regardless of whether you're a hiking pro, or just a novice…

Flossy Roxx & Syren the Step Van I'm Flossy. I've been living in a van since 2018. I'm currently building out 1999 Utilimaster Ford Step Van into a tiny home on wheels. I love working with plants, freediving and learning about marine creatures, and I am passionate about the magic of homesteading. Living in my self-converted camper tiny home allows me to do all this from wherever I happen to be! Instagram: @flossyroxx The Peñas We love full-time RV traveling, and we have been on the road for almost five years. Hiking, fishing, foraging, exploring, and vintage-jewelry treasure-hunting all over the country are just a few of the things we love to do. We often tell people that our home on wheels might be tiny, but our ever-changing backyard makes…

DRIVING THROUGH THE STORM

Scattered throughout the album of magical memories that my husband, Drew, and I have collected throughout our past year of travel are some photographs that remind us of less pleasant experiences. These are the reminders of our worst travel days since living in our little home on wheels—the photographs that do not make our Instagram feed, and the stories that we do not share with friends and family. Still, we fight the urge to bury them in the deepest valleys of our minds, and we keep them close so we never forget about their origins. Even so, as I sit down to tell you all about them, I grimace when remembering the details, and struggle to decide where to begin. Should I tell you about the time that Drew and…

DRIVING THROUGH THE STORM

Many travelers embrace the practice of in-depth research before a trip. I've certainly gone that route before— especially as a travel journalist, because it's my job to capture the essence of a place in words, and research can help a lot with that. For a particular trip earlier this year, I threw myself into researching like I never had before. It was my first visit to Mexico City, and I was so enthusiastic about the trip that I spent months beforehand investigating. I read articles, took extensive notes, and watched YouTube videos. By the time the trip rolled around in March, I was practically buzzing with anticipation. I pressed my face against the plane window as we landed in Mexico City, the brown urban sprawl bursting into color as we…

WHO NEEDS ROADS?

Kim (name changed to save “Kim” some embarrassment) was on a road trip with her family, towing a mid-sized trailer with their SUV. They were happily cruising to their next campsite; the kids were singing camp songs, and Kim's husband, John, was reading points of interest out of a guidebook. Approaching on the left was a signpost to a canyon that Kim recalled seeing on a YouTube video recently, so she took the turn-off, eager to check it out. Early on the drive, there was no problem pulling the trailer over the gravel mixed with sand. But soon, the ground became more sand than gravel, and before Kim knew it, she was stuck, tires spinning, wheels sinking. Kim didn't have an off-road trailer, but she wanted to see something that…

WHO NEEDS ROADS?

Choose Your Own Adventure Trailer

inTech O-V-R Since 2010, inTech has focused on high-quality trailers for adventurous travelers. The company has just released an off-road range called O-V-R, with a fully welded cage and frame construction, and three sizes to choose from. The O-V-R offers plenty of space for travelers, with interiors that can be customized and the option to add a power awning, solar panels, and a slide-out kitchen. The company says the O-V-R can take you to “even the most remote locations.” We're in! intech.com Campworks NS-1 Want to chuck it all in and get completely off-grid? The compact NS-1 is fully solar equipped, so everything you need (stove, fridge, lighting) is powered by the sun. It also has an axle-less suspension and off-road tires, a cell booster, and a seamless fiberglass body…

Choose Your Own Adventure Trailer

AN INTROVERT'S GUIDE TO RV LIVING

What's your ideal workday? Do you enjoy interacting with people in a busy office, or are you more productive when you can work alone in a quiet spot? After work, do you go out with coworkers or rush home to curl up on the couch with a good book? How about vacations? Want to spend your time in a crowded theme park, take a party cruise, or hit the nightclubs? Or are quiet hikes and self-guided tours more your speed? If you chose the latter options, you're probably an introvert. Though they account for only one-third of the population, introverts kind of came into their own during the lockdowns of 2020. We were already used to staying inside, working from home, and spending large amounts of time alone, so we…

AN INTROVERT'S GUIDE TO RV LIVING

ROAD-TRIPPING BUT MAKE IT TECH

For many RVers and van lifers, heading out on the road is so much more than a vacation. Whether it's a quick trip upstate, a long odyssey across the nation, or a full-time gig on the road, making your RV, camper or van feel like home can make all the difference for a smooth trip. And adding a range of fun, futuristic, and helpful gadgets to your vehicle is a pretty great way to get comfortable. In 2022, it's easier than ever to get your hands on some of the most innovative technology on the market—some designed to modify your RV or van to suit your needs, some to make your life easier, and some to add an element of fun and personality to your home on wheels. With a…

ROAD-TRIPPING BUT MAKE IT TECH

The road beckons, and so we take to our vehicles—be they eight-wheeled, four, or two—and cross the country, answering the call that seems an inescapable part of our restless and adventurous national heritage. If we are to believe pop culture, such journeys are as liberating as they are laconic. Think Peter Fonda in Easy Rider, cruising with effortless cool, wind in his hair. All it takes, as motorcyclists like to say, is a twist of the wrist. Throttle engaged, you can simply sit back and soak in the scenery, succumbing to the whims of the winding road as it unfolds before you. Or so I thought. In spring 2013, I answered the call of the road, purchasing a motorcycle—a 1990 BMW K75C—and learning to ride with the express purpose of…

LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCAL

I'm not going to sit here and pretend that I don't love a dirty fast-food burger from time to time on my travels—quite the opposite. But it's rare that I feel good after eating it—both from a physical perspective (hello, greasy mouth and regret), and from a social perspective (not to get too political, but the worker exploitation, environmental impact and animal cruelty of the fast-food industry don't leave me feeling particularly virtuous). The ubiquity of fast-food restaurants around the country is undeniable; however, look past the giant neon beacons and familiar, oil-drenched menus (no shade—again, I do it, too!), and you'll find a plethora of amazing local food and beverage options. Roadside produce stands, farmers' markets, orchards, honey farms, wineries, breweries… there is so much good stuff to be…

LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCAL

Wake Up to Local

Driving around the countryside to find farms, wineries, and farmers markets is a super-fun way to travel. But you know what's even more fun? Waking up to a sunrise over the fields, a llama snuffling at the door of the RV, and fresh eggs in the cooler for a killer road-trip breakfast. The Harvest Hosts program is a no-brainer for travelers who are seeking total immersion into the local produce scene. Members of Harvest Hosts, who pay a $99 annual fee, have access to more than 3,500 sites where they can park their van or RV—and more than 1,200 of these sites are located on farms. Hosts offer up space on their property for RVers and van travelers to park (no hookups or bathroom facilities, so you'll need to be…

My love of multi-sport training began on a whim. When I was 19 years old, a poster for the “Anyone Can Tryathlon” in Albany, New York, caught my eye and, three weeks later, I gave it a go. That whim, that race, changed my life. I had recently become medically disqualified from the Army ROTC program that I had been accepted into as a freshman at St. Bonaventure University, and was feeling a void of belonging, athletic achievement, and adventure. I needed new ways to keep myself fit for a lifetime of health and well-being, and triathlon brought just that into my life. Multi-sport training has brought more places, friendships, and self-respect into my life than I ever would have imagined, keeping me fit through graduate school, getting married, motherhood,…

Anxiety sucks. Depression, too. They both hit me a few years ago, but up until then I'd never experienced either. It felt like the walls were closing in on me; there was a vice grip around my throat and a heavy blanket on my back. I was conscious that my world was shrinking; I was spending more and more time on the couch with the blinds drawn and going to bed before the sun went down. Oddly enough, my mind kept mulling over the idea of traveling west. There was something very appealing about going to a place with big skies and where no-one knew me. It wasn't long before I'd plotted out a course along I-70, headed west, and embarked on a solo cross-country road trip, spending the entire…

BIKING WASHINGTON'S TRAILS

Bringing your bike along on road trips opens up a world of views and experiences that you just won't see when you travel solely by car. By taking advantage of Washington state's numerous converted railways, you can gain access to the state's best-kept secrets. More than 1,000 miles of unused railways have been converted to paved or gravel paths in Washington as part of America's Rails to Trails movement. These paths are easily bikeable or walkable, they're completely free to use, and most are open year-round. And once you discover the beautiful landscapes that lie along these paths, you'll be putting Washington at the top of your tovisit list. Road Trip? Bike Trip If you're unsure whether you should bring your bike on your next road-trip adventure, allow me to…

BIKING WASHINGTON'S TRAILS

LESSONS IN WYOMING, FROM THE WATER

In a canoe on a lake in Yellowstone National Park, things were not going as planned. The sky was bleeding into darker shades of sunset, and I was gripping my paddle so tight I could hardly feel my fingers. My partner and I weren't exactly singing each other's praises, because relentless winds kept shifting our floating vessel toward the shoreline to our right—not where we needed to go—and I'm sure we each thought the other was to blame. Our friend, solo in another canoe, was overcoming his own battle with a defiant headwind, drifting further and further from us. We had yet to cross the ever-darkening, increasingly choppy expanse of Lewis Lake, and it looked like a daunting task. I kept telling myself that cliché about adventure being at its…

LESSONS IN WYOMING, FROM THE WATER

FINDING PEACE ON THE TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE

A few years ago, I had just begun my sophomore year at the University of Oklahoma, and I was miserable. I loved college, but I was living with strangers, and I was very uncomfortable. I wasn't spending very much time with friends because we were all feeling the pressure of our classes, so I was feeling isolated and out of place. One Saturday, I had to get out of the house. I studied a few maps of Oklahoma and chose a road in the southeast of the state that I figured I'd go drive. The sun was high in the sky. I packed a lunch and hit the road. I cued up a handful of podcast episodes and drowned out everything but the road, driving for hours across flat, rural…

FINDING PEACE ON THE TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE

The Talimena Scenic Drive: What to Know

The Talimena National Scenic Byway, also known as the Talimena Scenic Drive, is a 54-mile stretch of highway in the Ouachita National Forest between Talihina, Oklahoma, and Mena, Arkansas. It is most popular during the fall due to the kaleidoscopic beauty of its changing colors, but it is beautiful year-round. Along with its looks, the Byway offers numerous hiking trails, and lakes for fishing; RVers, vanlifers, and campers are spoilt for choice when it comes to campsites. Talihina has some great, homestyle restaurants for fueling your adventures on the Byway, and be sure to fill up your tank, as well as your stomach— after you leave Talihina, there are no gas stations until you reach Mena.…

FOR TACO LOVERS, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE

Kansas comes to the average person's mind on two occasions: March Madness, and when telling a figurative Toto that they're not there anymore. Other than that, it's a wash of waving wheat and sunflowers, with the occasional house landing on top of unfortunate women in striped socks. What does not come to mind? Sizzling carne asada. But head to the far eastern side of the state and Wyandot County—on the Kansas side of Kansas City—and you'll find perhaps the highest concentration of authentic taquerias anywhere in America. No, that's not an official statistic, but in this city of just over 150,000, you'll find more than 50 taco shops along Kansas City's official Taco Trail, making this city of Latin American immigrants a must-visit destination for any self-respecting taco lover. A…

FOR TACO LOVERS, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE

THE WILDER SIDE OF THE OUTER BANKS

The sun is just beginning to rise as I steer away from the Atlantic Ocean toward the wetland-dotted Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula. It's a Thursday morning and there's little traffic. In the rearview, sunlight is spreading over groves of loblolly pine, and along the road, snow-white egrets are browsing the marshlands cradling the Roanoke Sound. The landscape rapidly dissolves into water as I cross the Roanoke Sound and then the Croatan Sound on Route 64, heading west toward the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). After the small town of Manns Harbor, the landscape instantly becomes wilder, the road edged with sawgrass marsh and studded with spindly ghost trees, claimed by encroaching saltwater. I'm hoping to get to the refuge early enough to spot one of the region's red wolves—one of the…

THE WILDER SIDE OF THE OUTER BANKS

CONNECTICUT'S LOW-KEY RURAL PARADISE

When people who are unfamiliar with New England think of Connecticut, they often envision the ultra-wealthy coastline with its multimilliondollar mansions and upscale boutiques. But just north of the dazzling seashore, you'll find scenic beauty and a ton of history that make Litchfield County the perfect place to spend some time. Litchfield County is home to more than 20 uniquely charming towns, and within many of them are several informal villages. The largest town by area, New Milford, serves as a gateway to the beautiful countryside communities of the Litchfield Hills. In New Milford, you'll find an impressive town green lined with shops and restaurants, and anchored by its iconic green-and-white gazebo—a cultural landmark that features prominently in the town's imagery. If it's nice out, take a walk around the…

CONNECTICUT'S LOW-KEY RURAL PARADISE

EXPLORING A FRAGILE FAIRYLAND

As we finally reach the Conrad Kain Hut, I topple beneath the weight of my pack and shimmy my body free of the awkward, 70-pound load. A half-mile and 750 feet in elevation still separate us from Applebee Dome Campground, today's destination; but beyond a patch of distant pines, I can finally see the Bugaboos. Snow-kissed crests loom beyond granite moraines, gray against the cloud-dotted azure sky. That ice-scraped wilderness will be my home for the next week. Canada's Bugaboo Provincial Park, though a gem in the crown of the Purcell Range, has remained a mere whisper among backpackers, only visited by a few thousand people each year. My climbing partner and I won the American Alpine Club's ‘Live Your Dream’ grant to climb the Northeast Ridge on Bugaboo Spire…

EXPLORING A FRAGILE FAIRYLAND

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