Year: 2024

Yosemite National Park

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery,…

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St. Croix State Park

St. Croix State Park is a state park in Pine County, Minnesota, USA. The park follows the shore of the St. Croix River for 21 miles and contains the last 7 miles of the Kettle River. At 33,895 acres it is the largest Minnesota state park. Park Information Plan an extended visit to St. Croix. With over 34,000 acres and two great rivers—the Saint Croix River, which is a National Scenic Riverway, and the Kettle River, a State Wild and Scenic River—there’s so much to do. Explore the rivers by canoe…

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Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park was originally designated Mount Olympus National Monument in 1922. It’s easy to see why it was named after the home of the ancient Greek gods. Olympic is the most diverse national park in America, with terrain ranging from lowland forests to glacier-capped mountains, alpine lakes, temperate rainforests, and over 70 miles of rugged coastline. The Hoh Rain Forest is the largest temperate rainforest in North America and gets over 12 feet of rain per year! Though the park does get heavy traffic in peak season, it is…

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing. Top tip Plan Your Trip. There is something for everyone to enjoy during the fall season in Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed Entry Permit Reservations are in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

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New Ford Lightning Truck Camper Tie Downs

New Ford Lightning Truck Camper Tie Downs Launched with Exclusive $25 Presale Offer Torklift is excited to announce the launch of a new addition to their Torklift Tie Down product line: the Ford Lightning Truck Camper Tie Downs, specifically designed for the 2022-2024 Ford Lightning models. This innovative product offers Ford Lightning owners the perfect solution for securing truck campers, combining enhanced stability, safety, and ease of use. Exclusive Presale Offer To celebrate this launch, Torklift is offering an exclusive presale discount of $25 off each Ford Lightning Tie Down…

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Exterior Lighting for your Truck Camper or Overland Vehicle

While your vehicle’s headlights are likely more than sufficient for global overland travel, there are undeniable benefits to adding good-quality exterior lights to your build. A well-lit camp is safer and more comfortable and will save you some headlamp batteries in the process! From rock lights to camp lights, there are a variety of options on the market – it’s just about what works for you. Read on for our tips and tricks when it comes to choosing exterior lighting for your truck camper or overland vehicle. We  like to…

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The Complete Guide to Truck Camping

The tiny living movement has been growing off the charts over the last five years as more and more people chase a nomadic lifestyle of adventure. The trend to purchase or build a home on wheels gives so many of us the freedom to travel and take our homes everywhere. When we first became full-time RVers, we purchased a 28 ft travel trailer. Ever since then, we envisioned going even bigger and upgrading to a 42 ft fifth-wheel, but as time passed, we did the opposite – we went smaller. Big rigs are great…

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Things to do in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone is a one of a kind natural wonder, full of diversity both in terms of nature and wildlife! In this article, we go over some of the things to do in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone is one of the most awe-inspiring attractions in the United States. Home to almost 500 geysers, some of the most beautiful natural springs in the world, and a slew of majestic wildlife, the park is a must-visit if you’re in the area. Here are some of the best things to do in Yellowstone. Old…

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Heather – Maple Pass Loop

If ever there was a hike to satisfy all a hiker’s desires, this one comes as close as any. A loop hike with many fabulous changing faces throughout the seasons, Heather-Maple Pass features ridgelines blanketed in wildflowers in summer, lakes ringed with golden larches in fall, and before the highway closes for the season, a dramatic place to experience early winter’s snows. The trail heading counter-clockwise leaves immediately from the parking lot, heading uphill moderately through second-growth forest and dappled sunlight. After about 1.25 miles, a trail branches left to…

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Tune Outdoor Introduces the Cold Weather Comfort Accessory Package

As the vehicle-based adventure market evolves, Tune Outdoor remains focused on its mission to elevate the level of style, comfort, and confidence available to those doing cool things outside…any time of the year. Tune announces the launch of its Cold-Weather Comfort Package, a curated bundle of heat and insulation accessories tailored to provide added comfort and functionality for all-season exploration. Whether its first-chair powder pursuits or elk scouting deep in the bush, the Cold-Weather Comfort package makes the Tune M1’s huge indoor space four-season worthy. This comprehensive bundle includes both a…

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