Rebecca Smith

Last month, AutoCamp Yosemite opened its doors. Now, you can forgo the complications of RV camping—maneuvering steep mountain roads, sweating it out in the summer heat while stuck in gridlock traffic—and get only the glamorous nuggets, complete with your own chic trailer. Source

The little village of Locke is a forgotten piece of California history. Chinese men came to the US during the 1849 California Gold Rush. They worked building the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s. They built levees and canals to drain the Sacramento Delta. Source

Our first few days back in Fort Collins were beautiful. We enjoyed sunny days with warm enough weather to leave the door open while we worked. Then the storm blew in. Source

Not every RV or travel trailer has access to a full kitchen complete with a microwave oven or even a 3-way fridge. While many types of meals can be made while on the road, the most perfect and easy-to-make dish might just be the humble taco. Source

Sometimes the busloads of tourists crammed into the designated scenic overlooks at national parks can be a bit much. If you want a truly wild experience this summer, explore our underrated state-park system. Here are five of our favorites. Source

There will be a host of activities to encourage families to get outdoors and receive a reminder of what makes Indiana special. From mushrooms to paddling to history and hiking, state parks have something for everyone. Source

Terlingua boomed, then busted, and now the ghost town on the outskirts of Big Bend National Park is booming again, thanks to an onslaught of road-tripping tourists. For these visitors, the starry nights in West Texas call for cool lodging with clear views. That’s where Basecamp Bubbles come in. Source

It’s easier to heed the call of the wild when you’re organized. Join the Marie Kondo organizing craze and apply the principles to your camping kit. You’ll soon know exactly where your gear is and what needs replacing, so you can take off at a moment’s notice. Source

The campground offers five deluxe cabins, one camping cabin, 20 full hook-ups, 12 water/power sites and five tent sites. Source

Eagle River Campground will be closed until mid-June due to quake damage to the road leading to the riverside park, according to Chugach State Parks superintendent Kurt Hensel. Source