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Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Photography Love
The Absolute Best Travel Photography Gear and Camera Accessories
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
What type of travel photographer are you? Do you pack your iPhone and charger into your purse and call it good, or are you on the other end of the …
1 day ago
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into National Parks and Public Lands in the USA
Hiking
Summer in Badlands National Park: Hiking and Camping Guide
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
Expansive prairies, rugged rock formations, neverending views, and abundant wildlife. Welcome to Badlands National Park, encompassing more than …
5 days ago
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
Camping
Home is Where You Pitch it: Cozy Camping 101
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
It’s no secret that our family loves camping. Not only is it our favorite way to spend a weekend, but it’s also our favorite way to travel. One of …
March 31
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
Backpacking
The Optimist's Guide to Spring Gear Prep and Replacement
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
Please note: There's a good chance that this post contains affiliate links from which we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Hey fellow …
March 30
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Outdoor Love
Snacks
Awesome road-trip snacks: Totally Tropical Trail Mix
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
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March 29
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Travel the World
Shigisan & Chogosonshi-ji - Paper Tiger Temple - A walk and a lark
awalkandalark.com - Josy A
Do you like visiting slightly less obvious things when you explore an area? If so, can you imagine visiting Japan’s largest papier-mâché tiger? What …
Feb 2, 2019
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
Glamping
Fun Friday Finds: Backyard Glamping Products for Your Next Adventure
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
Heading out on mega-adventures is hard work. So today we’re focusing on staycations and backyard glamping. Once you have the gear, you can set up …
March 19
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Gypsy Living - Tips, Tricks, and Awesome Ideas
Geocaching
32 Easy Ways to Get Outside Right Now
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
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March 18
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Hiking the USA
Hiking
6 Perfectly Awesome Wildflower Hikes in the USA
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
The coming of spring is pretty well celebrated in our family, and I suspect in many households across the world. We’re ready to throw open the …
March 12
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Road Tripping the USA
A great historic landmark in the Arizona desert!
Northern Arizona
Visit the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
March 12
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Road Tripping the USA
Lifestyle
The South's Best Scenic Drives 2020
Southern Living - Southern Living Editors
Southerners of a certain age will remember childhood family road trips when our parents would leave before dawn (no AC in the car), and the kids …
March 10
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into National Parks and Public Lands in the USA
Hiking
10 secret spots in popular US national parks - Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet - Emily Pennington
America’s national parks are more popular than ever, with attendance doubling at many locations in just the last ten years. The good news for intrepid travelers: most tourists never venture further than
March 9
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into National Parks and Public Lands in the USA
National Parks
Exploring Moab, Utah: National Parks and More
landlopers.com
Last year I had the great opportunity to visit Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion. All were …
March 10
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Cabins, Glamping Tents, Treehouses, and Outdoor Retreats
New England
The Best Glamping in New England
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
It’s official – my husband and I spend as much time glamping as we do pitching our tent. That’s probably because where we live, the night-time temps …
March 10
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Outdoor Love
Hiking
The great outdoors: accessible outdoor activities for people of all abilities
travelbreatherepeat.com - Guest Author
Everyone should be able to enjoy the outdoors. There are so many benefits to being outside and in nature. But for some of us, due to mobility …
March 2
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Cabins, Glamping Tents, Treehouses, and Outdoor Retreats
New England
The Best Spots to go Glamping in Massachusetts
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
Are you looking for a unique way to spend more time outside in Massachusetts without pitching your tent in a crowded campground? Glamping might just …
March 10
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
Camping
Everything You Need to Know About Washing Dishes While Camping
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
We have a dishwashing rule at home and when we’re camping — whoever cooks the meal gets to relax while the rest of the crew takes care of clean-up. …
March 9
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
National Parks
The Best Camping, Hiking, and Beaches at Indiana Dunes National Park
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
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March 5
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into National Parks and Public Lands in the USA
10 Stunning Spots to See in Denali National Park
tripsavvy.com - Robin Raven
Grizzly bears, Dall sheep, willow ptarmigans, and wolves! These are just some of the animals you may spot in the Denali National Park. The “big five” …
March 4
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into VERMONT
The 11 Best Small Towns in Vermont
tripsavvy.com - Tana Baer
This endearing village is smack dab in the middle of the Mad River Valley, a portion of Vermont that is known for its incredible swimming holes, …
March 3
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into National Parks and Public Lands in the USA
14 Incredible Things to Do in Death Valley National Park Riley's Roves
rileysroves.com
As the largest national park outside of Alaska, Death Valley has a lot to offer. The name implies that there isn’t much to see here, but in reality, …
March 2
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into The Best of New England
10 Fun Things to do during Mud Season in Vermont
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
Sandwiched between winter and spring, mud season is Vermont’s fifth season – the season we don’t like to talk about. During mud season in Vermont, we …
March 3
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
Camping Etiquette: Keep Your Neighbors Happy and Make Friends While Camping
backroadramblers.com - Tara
Camping with my family, or even by myself, is one of the best ways I know to recharge my mind, body, and soul, whether I’m hiking deep into the …
Jun 14, 2018
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
Camping
Awesome New England Camping Cabins for Your Next Adventure
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
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February 27
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Canada Love
You Can Hunt for Dinosaur Fossils and Camp Out Under the Northern Lights at This Magical Park in Canada (Video)
Travel + Leisure - Stacey Leasca
Though time travel isn’t possible yet (get on that, Elon Musk), there is one way to get a peek into the past and a natural science lesson along the way: taking a trip to Canada. In mid-February, paleontologists
February 24
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into VERMONT
Awesome Vermont Products for Your Next Adventure: Giveaway
backroadramblers.com - Tara
I’m so lucky to call Vermont home. It’s a place of incredible beauty in all four seasons, plus it’s got some awesome opportunities for outdoor …
Aug 29, 2018
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Camping in the USA
The 7 BEST Recipes for Camping Pancakes Using One Basic Mix
backroadramblers.com - Tara Schatz
Sometimes I pack up the car and go camping just so I can cook and eat pancakes outside. I love pancakes at home too, but not nearly as much as I love …
February 18
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Road Tripping the USA
Nevada's 365-mile Death Drive Is One of the Best Road Trips in the State
Travel + Leisure - Andrea Romano
The most amazing views of Nevada can’t be found on the Las Vegas Strip. According to Only In Your State, Nevada’s 365-mile Death Drive is one of the state’s best road trips, which takes you to some of
February 20
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into Road Tripping the USA
How to road trip the Rocky Mountains on a budget - Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet - Robert Firpo-Cappiello
Of course a tour of the Rocky Mountains is on your to-do list. Whether it’s your first or umpteenth visit to America’s definitive mountain range, there’s always more to see. With that in mind, we’ve curated
February 17
Back Road Ramblers
flipped into National Parks and Public Lands in the USA
National Parks
Want to Drive in Acadia? Soon You'll Need a Reservation for That.
Outside Magazine - Maura Fox
Acadia National Park will begin testing a new timed-entry reservation system this fall as part of its long-term transportation plan, which park officials say will help clear congestion on roads and lead
February 17

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