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Page, Arizona and Horseshoe Bend

When it came time to move out of the cabin, we had already started planning to get a U-Haul trailer. This proved a hard decision in itself due to both…

April 19, 2016

Hiking the U.S.

Hoevenweep and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

We’re catching up a bit on adventures in the past few months. When my friend Ash was visiting, we tried to get out every weekend and show them whatever we…

April 11, 2016

Featured, Hiking the U.S., National Parks in the U.S.

Best National Park Hikes Summer 2024

Hey fellow hikers! Lace up your boots because we’re diving into the best National Parks for hiking in 2024. As a seasoned backpacker who’s logged countless miles across the US,…

May 14, 2024

Hiking the U.S., National Forest Exploration with Nerds on the Road, RV Live with Nerds on the Road

Hike to the elusive Peavine Falls

During the last few days in Oak Mountain State Park, we wanted to hike at least one more of the many trails throughout the park. Of all the trails, mostly…

September 1, 2010

Hiking the U.S., State Parks, Travel Guides

Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama

We pulled into Oak Mountain State Park late last Saturday, an hour after they closed but we were still able to check in for one night with the guard at…

August 16, 2010

National Forest Exploration with Nerds on the Road, Vegan & Veg Travel Tips
Why The Gourmet Foraging Trend Is Good For Your Health
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At its heart, foraging is the basic act of sourcing and harvesting wild food and gathering resources from the land. You can do it anywhere, which makes it an ideal thing to try…
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Vegan & Veg Travel Tips
Go Fast Food Free On The Road
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When you’re on the road, it’s difficult to avoid fast food. 20% of all meals in America, are eaten in the car – and the majority of these are not healthy choices. Taking a…
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Nerds Nerding Out
5 Star Wars Planets You Can Visit Right on Planet Earth
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From racing on the back of reckless Fathiers to a show-stopping battle of good and evil on a salt planet, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was an amazing journey for any fan of the films.…
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Nerds Nerding Out
Top Christmas Film Locations for the Movie Nerd in All of Us
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One of the best holiday traditions is watching old school Christmas movies. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to break out the old VHS tapes and snuggle up next to…
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RV Live with Nerds on the Road
5 Things To Make RV Camping More Comfortable
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Guest writer: Leigh Marcos Photo by Eugene Quek on Unsplash More Americans have discovered the joy of camping as a new survey shows that an estimated13 million households plan to camp more in 2017 than they did…
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Featured, Hiking the U.S., Out and About
Montana National Bison Range
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I’ve been wanting to go to this range for years, every time we’ve passed through the area. I didn’t know much about until we went there, which is often the case, but I…
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Southern Idaho Road Trip: Shoshone Falls to Sheep Bridge
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With little time left in Idaho, it was necessary to make a day long photo trip* during the last week. I (Amber) have been trying to be better about getting out and shooting…
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History Travel, Road Trips
Minidoka National Historic Site
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I didn’t leave Twin Falls til 2 pm from my solo road trip, which put me off schedule. but it didn’t really matter much. Some of places I wanted to go I knew…
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City of Rocks and Castle Rocks State Park
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As far as major things to see in Southern Idaho, my first thought was Craters of the Moon National Monument. It was the only place that really stood out on area maps and…
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Southern Idaho Road Trip: The Southernest
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Southern Idaho surprised us quite a lot. We found lizards at Balanced Rock, cacti near the Utah border, saw a Cow Killer (rare variety of wasp), a variety of Paintbrush flowers, and experienced…
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