Travel Tips

Vermont also has an incredible array of innovative companies that are making inspiring products, clothing, food, and gear for the rest of the world to enjoy.

Vermont is getting ready for its annual gala event, and of course, you’re invited! The landscape is so stunning, so vibrant, that I have to make a point to watch the road,…

Have you heard of The Dyrt? It’s a camping website that allows campers to search for campgrounds, read reviews, and look at photos of campsites to help them decide where to camp.…

Our family is so lucky to call this beautiful place home. The Green Mountain State shines in just about every season, but Vermont in the fall is special. Autumn is when people…

If you’ve been reading Back Road Ramblers for any length of time, you already know how I feel about dogs. I am smitten with most of the dogs that come into my…

Every dog must have its day. And for many dogs that day includes quality time spent playing outside with their favorite human companions. Throw in a spectacular mountain lake or a meandering…

Learning to pack effectively and economically for road trips is no easy feat, especially if your itinerary includes long days in the car, hiking with dogs, downtown dining, and evenings ‘round a…

Hey road trippers! Time to prepare for another season of open windows, impromptu picnics, roadside attractions, and curated Spotify playlists. As you can imagine, road trip season is an institution around here, and…

We have a really small car!  As passionate road-trippers, we’ve been known to live out of our little Pontiac Vibe for weeks, even months on end. In my opinion, it’s one of…

Grand Canyon National Park turns 99 this year, and what better way to celebrate this iconic landscape than to embark on a Grand Canyon camping trip? Last year, we spent our spring…