Year: 2024

Is The Nomadic Lifestyle What Its Cracked Up To Be?

Working by the beaches, in the jungle, on top of a mountain, in exotic locations. That all sounds amazing. We’ve all seen the cool Instagram pictures of the so-called digital nomads. They seem to live the perfect life. I’ve been a nomad since June of last year. Before that, I had left Canada to travel for 1 year. This is what triggered my interest in officially becoming a nomad. It’s definitely a cool lifestyle. I would not have it any other way right now. But it comes at the cost…

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How to camp for free on your road trip…

Knowing how to camp for free… it’s pretty much the ultimate road trip hack. Between gas, food, and admission to attractions along the way, travel isn’t cheap. Finding ways to make your money go further means your trip can go a little further, too. Free camping might not be the most glamorous option, but it’s got a certain “romance of the open road” appeal to it. Here’s our advice on how to camp for free… anytime, anywhere. How to find free campsites Knowing which public lands allow free camping makes…

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Bryce Canyon

Red Rocks, Pink Cliffs, and Endless Vistas Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park’s high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description. Plan Your Visit Over two million visitors come to experience the otherworldly magic of Bryce Canyon National Park each year, most between March and early October. Most will visit for at least one full day. However…

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Tune Outdoor Celebrates One-Year Milestone of the Tune M1 Truck Camper

DENVER, COLO. (February 2, 2024) – Marking its one-year anniversary since launching the Tune M1 lightweight truck camper in February 2023, Tune Outdoor has made its mark on the evolving landscape of outdoor recreation, further inspiring the trend of campers desiring a better way to access their favorite destinations while savoring a more comfortable experience once there. From its inception, Tune Outdoor has embraced this transformative shift in the traditional camping experience by prioritizing innovation as the cornerstone of its design and production. The mission: Redefine the pop-up truck topper segment…

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City of Rocks National Reserve

The City of Rocks National Reserve, also known as the Silent City of Rocks, is a United States National Reserve and state park lying 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the south central Idaho border with Utah. It is widely known for its excellent rock climbing and rock formations. The rock spires in the City of Rocks and adjacent Castle Rocks State Park are largely composed of granitic rock of the Oligocene Almo pluton and Archean Green Creek Complex. The City of Rocks is a popular rock climbing area, with over 1,000 traditional and bolt-protected routes. In the 1980s, it was home to some of the most difficult routes in the US, mostly developed by…

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The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a ribbon of road that weaves through the region’s vibrant living traditions. From Cherokee life and agricultural history to Southern Appalachian crafts and music, the Parkway’s 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina offer many ways to explore rich traditions. Millions of visitors enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway each year. Some think of it as just a motor road or a pleasant drive. But the Parkway is also a place of varied and significant natural resources. Spanning the southern and central Appalachians, the Blue Ridge…

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How to Winterize Your Truck Camper

Winterizing a Truck Camper is easy to do and can generally be completed in less than an hour.  Follow these simple steps to winterize your Truck Camper. Winterizing your Truck Camper may seem like a daunting task, but after reading these easy to follow instructions you’ll be finished before you know it. All Recreational Vehicles must be winterized if they are going to be stored in cold climates!  Some Truck Campers do have the features that allow the unit to be used in cooler weather, however, YOU MUST HAVE THE FURNACE ON…

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Living In a Truck Camper In Winter

Living in a truck camper during winter can be tough and filled with challenges. There are a lot of things that can go right but there are twice as many things that can go wrong. We have learned both and are here to share them with you. in this article will be sharing all the challenges that we have faced. Hang on. It’s not only the challenges that we will see but also all the good things that you can do during winter camping (what works with truck campers) .…

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Surviving Extreme Weather in Your Rig

Tornadoes, flash floods, and high winds can surprise you on the road when you least expect it. Here’s what to do when inclement weather hits. My wife and I were passing time in our Truck Camper at a state park campground, waiting for a violent storm to pass. Heavy sheets of rain pounded the roof and gusting winds caused the vehicle to shake. We could hear a siren piercing through the rain. Switching on the radio, we heard a mechanical voice issuing dire warnings of a tornado. Luckily the storm…

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