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Jun 27, 2023 | 
roadtrippers.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
Whether you’re camping in the back of your car or SUV, inside your truck bed, or on top of your roof, using your vehicle for both travel and sleeping calls for a different mindset than pitching a tent or adventuring in an RV. On the plus side, car camping makes it easy to pack up your gear and go whenever you need, since there’s no tent or RV campsite to tear down before heading out.
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Jun 23, 2023 | 
go.campendium.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
Located between the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico, Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) offers nearly 70 miles of protected coastline in Texas. Managed by the National Park Service, this wild barrier island offers a myriad of water activities, camping, beachcombing, and off-roading opportunities for those traveling with capable four-wheel drive vehicles.
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Jun 7, 2023 | 
go.campendium.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a nearly 70-mile stretch of coastline protecting the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. It was the first designated national seashore in the U.S., established in 1937 to preserve barrier islands off of North Carolina’s Atlantic coast.
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Jun 1, 2023 | 
roadtrippers.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
Between high gas prices, limited vacation days, and chaotic air travel, taking a local road trip is more appealing than ever this summer. These five destinations are all within 300 miles (round-trip) of St. Louis, Missouri, making them ideal for quick getaways. Spend less time at the pump and more time enjoying the road. If you’re in an electric vehicle, we’ve noted whether you can expect to find chargers along each route as well.
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May 26, 2023 | 
go.campendium.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
| Campgrounds, RV Camping These RV campgrounds are perfect for exploring the sandy beaches, marshlands, and wild islands of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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May 19, 2023 | 
go.campendium.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
Whether you’re a first-time glamper or looking for your next outdoor escape, these glamping destinations are perfect for getting outside without sacrificing comfort. Experience all of the season’s outdoor adventures by day, and then retreat to your glamping tent, cabin, yurt, or wagon at night. Most of these accommodations even put you close to major U.S. attractions like national parks, historic roadways, and popular cities.
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May 9, 2023 | 
roadtrippers.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
RVs are proof that not all roadways are created equal. Whether you’re towing a travel trailer or fifth wheel or cruising down the road in a driveable rig, traveling by RV just isn’t the same as traveling in a car. From low-clearance tunnels and bridges to downright dangerous roads, it’s crucial that RV owners map their routes beforehand to avoid getting themselves and their rigs stuck in an anxiety-inducing situation. But exactly how do RV owners avoid encountering unfavorable routes?
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May 5, 2023 | 
roadtrippers.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
On a recent road trip, I made my way from Wyoming to Salt Lake City to commence a week-long road trip from Utah to Nevada. The more than 6-hour drive was one of the prettiest stretches of roadway I’ve ever experienced, featuring mountain ranges, sleepy towns, and all of the Western landscapes that this Midwesterner doesn’t get to see on a daily basis.
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May 2, 2023 | 
roadtrippers.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
While rooftop tent (RTT) camping isn’t necessarily a new concept, the camping style has grown exponentially in recent years thanks to drool-worthy social media posts and an increased interest in all things outdoors. But unlike decades ago, if you’re in the market for an RTT kit, today there are plenty of manufacturers and tent styles to choose from.
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Apr 28, 2023 | 
go.campendium.com | Samantha Lechlitner-Lewis
Watch wild ponies roam freely, relax on Atlantic beaches, and explore marshlands, forests, dunes, and more from the protected coastline of Assateague Island National Seashore. This 48,000-acre barrier island rests off the coasts of both Maryland and Virginia. The area is unique because it’s constantly being reshaped by steady winds and ocean waves altering the island’s landscape.
