It’s a northern border state with lots of trees and people who like to get outdoors, so I figured Washington state must have a lot in common with Minnesota.
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Off Topic: 33 Parks Visited with One “America the Beautiful” Annual Pass
One $80 pass got me admission to 33 national parks, monuments, and other areas over the course of a year!
Off Topic: Fun with Hotel TV’s
Trying to run your own cable system can cause problems if you’re a hotel and not a cable company.
Off Topic: Pre-Roadtrip Rituals for a Great Drive
You often hear about athletes who have specific rituals to prepare for a game. I’m far from an athlete, but after a couple of years of long roadtrips, I’ve developed some rituals…
Off Topic: How To Plan (And Survive) a Long Roadtrip
Driving long distances can be necessary to reach many of our country’s scenic corners. Solo driving for 750 miles or more in one day can actually be enjoyable if you follow some rules!
Off Topic: Rest Areas That Make Great Roadtrip Destinations
There are some rest areas so spectacular that you’ll want to set aside time to enjoy them on your roadtrip journey!
Off Topic: So Many Redwoods, So Much Pacific Coast
Visiting the Redwoods and the Oregon Coast can be somewhat of a challenge because the region is divided into dozens of state and federal park units. But as usual, I found the journey to be worth the effort.
Off Topic: Unintentionally Vacationing on Volcanoes
A journey brought me to four volcanic national parks in one week, including two days of staring at one of the most spectacular lakes I’ve ever seen.
Off Topic: Exploring An Excellent Park Hidden Between Two Bigger Names
There are a lot of parks to visit across America, but one place I’ll surely be returning to is Kings Canyon. The campsite there was so great I checked three times to make sure I was in the right spot!
Off Topic: Much to See in Yosemite, Even If You Can’t Do Much Of It
Yosemite is one of those parks that has such a reputation for splendor that it’s almost intimidating to enter. Just make sure you tuck in your passenger side mirror before you drive down to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.