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8 Knots To Know If You Spend Time In The Outdoors

Are you confident in your knot-tying abilities? Check out these eight knots that every outdoorsman and woman should have in their repertoire.

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Pacific Coast Highway: The Scenic Drive Of A Lifetime

The Pacific Coast Highway, a scenic drive from Olympia, WA to Dana Point, CA gives a look into the abundance of beauty along the Pacific coast.

The Pacific Coast Highway The Pacific Coast Highway is an iconic stretch of road that winds its way along the cliffs that are perched above the Pacific Ocean.  Travelers are presented with unbelievable views of landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, and so much more.  Most people consider the Pacific Coast Highway to be California State Route 1 between Leggett, CA and Dana Point, CA, and for good…

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Customized Maps: Simplifying & Streamlining Your Travels

Creating your own customized map for your trip can help keep all of your information organized and help determine the best route to take.

The customized map we’ve been using on our travels Creating Your Own Custom Maps Getting out on the road is extremely exciting.  Whether you’re heading out for a long weekend or you’re starting out on the road trip of a lifetime, odds are you have a few destinations in mind.  But the longer you’re on the road, the more destinations that get added to your trip, so how do you keep them organized…

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Finding Direction Is Easy Whether It’s Day Or Night

There are many ways to stay on course while you're in the wilderness. But if your devices cease to work, are you able to determine direction?

The sun rising in the east over Crater Lake Determining Direction Can Be A Lifesaving Skill When preparing for an upcoming adventure there are plenty of things that need to be taken into consideration.  Temperatures, weather, activities, and logistics are just the tip of the iceberg.  Every year, millions of people plan to go hiking.  Even though none of them plan on getting lost, it happens to…

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The U.P. Should Be On Your List Of Travel Destinations

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is known as the U.P. It has something to offer for everyone and should be on your list of travel destinations.

Kitch-iti-kipi The U.P. Is An Overlooked Gem When it comes time to plan the destination for your travels, it’s easy to focus on places that are well known.  Popular travel destinations are popular for a reason.  Places like the Grand Canyon or Zion National Park have mesmerized visitors ever since they first started arriving.  But what about lesser-known places?  They can be just as…

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Showering On The Road If Your Rig Doesn’t Have One

Showering on the road is easy, even if you're rig doesn't have one. Rubber tramps have great options for showers in cities and nature alike.

Photo by Maria Amelia Paiva Abrão from FreeImages Getting Showers On The Road I love speaking with people about living on the road.  It generally turns into a pretty interesting conversation, pretty quickly.  Inevitably, there are a few common questions that come up in most of these conversations.  One of them being, “How do you shower on the road?”.  Well, the short answer is if you have an…

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Movie & TV Show Locations You Can See While Traveling

Our travels can be inspired by many things, including our favorite movie or TV show. Wouldn't you like to see the locations in person?

Our travels and adventures can be shaped or inspired by just about anything.  Seeing Delicate Arch on a Utah license plate may get you dreaming just as much as a recommendation from a friend.  Many times, that seed gets planted from a favorite movie or TV show.  Luckily, many of these places we see on the screen actually exist and lots of people visit them every year.  Standing in front of a…

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Fire Starting Made Easy: Tricks of the Trade

Lighting a campfire can be a simple task with these fire-starting tips and tricks, even if the weather isn't cooperating.

More times than not, when people go camping, they intend on having a campfire.  Perhaps dinner will be cooked over the fire.  Maybe you want a campfire for warmth, or for an element of atmosphere added to your campsite as you relax into the evening.  Unless you’re looking to practice your primitive fire starting methods, odds are you’re looking to get it lit pretty quickly.  In some areas,…

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Traveling Without Pets & Still Spending Time With Animals

Just because you're traveling without pets doesn't mean that you can't satisfy the need to love and care for a few animals.

Brienne grinning ear to ear. Time With Animals When You Don’t Have Pets When we embarked on our new lifestyle of being full-time rubber tramps, we didn’t have any pets.  We love animals and would love to have a pet, but that certainly wasn’t the time to get one.  Having pets on the road with you is absolutely doable, and it’s pretty common to see travelers with dogs or cats.  We knew that we…

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The Narrows: A Unique Hike In Zion National Park

Hiking through The Narrows in Zion Nation Park is fun, and unique to say the least. The trail is the river and 1,000 ft canyons tower above.

Not All Hikes Are Created Equal Most outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking to some extent.  For some, that may mean an evening stroll as the sun is setting.  For others, that may mean taking on a more challenging task and choosing to hike the Grand Canyon.  Most established hikes have a trail for hikers to walk on, but not all hikes are created equal.  For those who are interested in seeing The…

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First Aid Kits: From Tylenol To Tourniquets

Living on the road and enjoying the outdoors can present certain risks. Being prepared with a well-curated first aid kit can be lifesaving.

Photo by milan degraeve on Unsplash First Aid Kits Are Essential Safety Equipment It’s pretty well accepted as a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand, just in case something happens.  Just the same, it’s commonplace for most people to neglect or ignore the idea of getting a first aid kit altogether.  As a rubber tramp, I often find myself in rather secluded areas.  It’s not like everything…

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Cherry Blossoms Signify Spring In Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is a great city to visit, but when the cherry blossoms are in their peak bloom, the city becomes a magical place to explore.

Cherry Blossoms In Washington D.C. Spring can often be synonymous with snow melting, buds growing on the trees, and the vibrant greens that radiate throughout the freshly grown vegetation.  When it comes to Washington D.C., spring means the blooming of Cherry Blossoms.  D.C. is a worthy destination any time of the year.  Between the museums, the history, the culture, and the fact that it’s the…

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Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons

Satellite messengers and personal locator beacons can ensure your safety when self-rescue isn't possible, but they can also do so much more!

In Case Of Emergency There’s a certain kind of magic that comes with travel.  Dreaming about and planning upcoming adventures can almost be as exciting as taking the trip itself.  Travelers often fantasize about exploring and enjoying remote and beautiful places.  They imagine themselves viewing landscapes that have never been seen by human eyes.  But the truth is, the more remote you get, the…

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Top 5 National Parks For Wildlife Viewing In The Lower 48

This is a look at the top 5 national parks in the lower 48 that are excellent places for viewing iconic and impressive wildlife.

Wildlife Viewing In National Parks All national parks are special for their own reasons.  Some parks are famous for their landscape, flora, or even the activities you can do while visiting that specific park.  There are a few parks that are notorious for being a wonderful place to view wildlife.  In certain cases, this is because of a high quantity of animals within the park, giving visitors a…

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Page, AZ, And Monument Valley: Four Days Of Beauty

The area surrounding Page, AZ, is packed with bucket list worthy destinations such as Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Monument Valley.

The Pocket Around Page, AZ The more time you spend on the road, the more apparent it becomes that there are little pockets across the country that are special.  Within these relatively small areas, you’re able to find quite a few heavy-hitting activities and destinations.  Sometimes these little pockets take you by surprise, and sometimes you can see them forming as you plan your travels.  For…

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Footwear: The Piece Of Gear That Keeps Us Moving

Footwear is an essential piece of gear that not only protects us but it also helps us to enjoy the adventures that we take on daily.

Proper Footwear Is A Game-Changer Every rubber tramp has their own reasons for being on the road.  We all have our own desires for adventures we want to experience and activities we want to enjoy.  Each brings its own set of challenges, and that includes having the proper gear.  When planning for being on the road there are so many choices to make but don’t overlook an extremely important…

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Southwest South Dakota and the Black Hills Region

Southwest South Dakota and the Black Hills Region is an incredibly beautiful area that is teeming with amazing landscapses and wildlife.

South Dakota is a beautiful state.  It seems to be endless rolling hills of grassland.  The same ones that you can see in Dances With Wolves.  But there is something special about southwest South Dakota.  It’s home to the Black Hills, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, major events, history, scenic drives, national parks, and so much more.  All of these are within a short distance from each other. …

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