Top 10 Posts on Back Road Ramblers this Month

Is there anything in the world better than a family lake vacation to get you in the mood for summer?

Meandering wild burros, wild west shootouts, and abandoned mines leading into the desert hills. This dusty village is on a desolate stretch of America’s favorite highway, and it’s not to be missed!

Ready to embark on a Vermont road trip you won’t soon forget? The drive on scenic Route 100 in Vermont has been called “Vermont’s most beautiful road” many times over.

If you are more of a spontaneous road-tripper, then you’ll find these apps irreplaceable for finding campgrounds, hikes, and cool attractions on the fly. 

America’s state parks provide adventurers with countless opportunities to explore the natural world, whether you’re looking for an easy day hike or a weekend camping adventure. It doesn’t matter where you live — every state in the US has incredible state parks just waiting for you to discover.

Joshua Tree’s otherworldly landscape, easy hiking opportunities, and awesome campgrounds make it a perfect park to explore with kids.

An organized camp kitchen makes it so much easier to plan last-minute camping trips. When the mood strikes or the weather promises to be extra fine, you can grab your camp kitchen and head out the door without giving it much thought.

Five days on the Oregon Coast Highway may convince you that it’s one of the most beautiful road trips in the entire world.

When creating a weekend camping menu, we try to create or source easy recipes that are simple enough for the kids to prepare themselves (I don’t want to do ALL the cooking) and yummy enough to feel special (most of the time).

Miles of sandy beaches, world-class museums, glacier-scoured mountains, and a plethora of cool historic sites. If you’re in the throes of planning your next family vacation, don’t neglect the East Coast of the United States!