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July 7, 2020

‘We are all one’: In South Central LA, Urban Saddles honors the history of Black cowboy culture

The nonprofit’s goal is to combat racial inequality through inclusivity, mentorship, education, and character building on its California ranch

By Julie Grace Immink

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Jul 3rd 2020
Road Culture
The five-star Wisconsin resort that once helped hundreds of immigrants achieve the American Dream

The five-star Wisconsin resort that once helped hundreds of immigrants achieve the American Dream

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Jun 30th 2020
Road Culture
A careful renovation brings New Mexico’s iconic Castañeda Hotel back to life

A careful renovation brings New Mexico’s iconic Castañeda Hotel back to life

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Jun 26th 2020
Community, Partner Content
Deeply rooted: In tight-knit Iowa communities, people come together to battle a global pandemic

Deeply rooted: In tight-knit Iowa communities, people come together to battle a global pandemic

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Jun 23rd 2020
Great Outdoors, Road Culture
Trading adrenaline rushes for folklore and magic at the Tennessee adventure park where wishes come true

Trading adrenaline rushes for folklore and magic at the Tennessee adventure park where wishes come true

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Jun 21st 2020
How To
Road trip tips: How to prepare for the road with snacks, apps, and entertainment

Road trip tips: How to prepare for the road with snacks, apps, and entertainment

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Jun 19th 2020
Road Culture
Searching for answers in Cassadaga, the ‘Psychic Capital of the World’

Searching for answers in Cassadaga, the ‘Psychic Capital of the World’

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Modernism on the Mother Road: How one nonprofit is preserving Albuquerque’s unexpected architectural history
Road Culture Jun 16th 2020

Modernism on the Mother Road: How one nonprofit is preserving Albuquerque’s unexpected architectural history

The New Mexico city is more than its Route 66 heritage—it's also home to some standout examples of mid-century modern architecture and public art

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Jun 5th 2020
Community, Road Culture
‘We the people saved Route 66’: How one man’s dedication is keeping the Mother Road alive

‘We the people saved Route 66’: How one man’s dedication is keeping the Mother Road alive

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Jun 2nd 2020
Road Culture
The Secret City: Touring a rural Tennessee community that went from making atomic bombs to rocket fuel

The Secret City: Touring a rural Tennessee community that went from making atomic bombs to rocket fuel

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May 19th 2020
Extraordinary Places, Road Culture
Reliving the golden age of train travel at La Posada, the ‘Last Great Railroad Hotel’

Reliving the golden age of train travel at La Posada, the ‘Last Great Railroad Hotel’

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An insider’s guide to hidden gems in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Great Outdoors Jun 9th 2020

An insider’s guide to hidden gems in Great Smoky Mountain National Park

From ghost towns to remote fishing spots, here are some ways to explore the most-visited national park in the U.S. without the crowds

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May 29th 2020
Great Outdoors, Partner Content
Balancing act: Finding a way to be both full-time grandparents and full-time travelers is easier than you think

Balancing act: Finding a way to be both full-time grandparents and full-time travelers is easier than you think

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May 26th 2020
Great Outdoors
Into the woods: The unique conservation story of a Maine hut-to-hut hiking trail

Into the woods: The unique conservation story of a Maine hut-to-hut hiking trail

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May 22nd 2020
Extraordinary Places, Great Outdoors
Horseshoe Bend from 1,000 feet below: A paddleboarding adventure on the Colorado River

Horseshoe Bend from 1,000 feet below: A paddleboarding adventure on the Colorado River

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How To

Jun 18th 2020
How To
6 steps to planning a successful RV road trip

6 steps to planning a successful RV road trip

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Jun 14th 2020
How To
Road trip essentials: How and what to pack for your road trip

Road trip essentials: How and what to pack for your road trip

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Jun 11th 2020
How To
How to prepare for a motorcycle road trip

How to prepare for a motorcycle road trip

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Planning a post-quarantine road trip: How to travel safely and responsibly in a changing world
How To, News & Events May 29th 2020

Planning a post-quarantine road trip: How to travel safely and responsibly in a changing world

States across the U.S. are starting to open back up. What does that mean for when, where, and how to travel?

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May 1st 2020
News & Events, Road Culture
On a roll: At Alaska’s annual Outhouse Races, there’s no shame in being number two

On a roll: At Alaska’s annual Outhouse Races, there’s no shame in being number two

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Feb 28th 2020
News & Events, Partner Content, Road Culture
It’s Hammer time: Thousands of RVers return to Johnson Valley for ‘the toughest one-day off-road race on the planet’

It’s Hammer time: Thousands of RVers return to Johnson Valley for ‘the toughest one-day off-road race on the planet’

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Feb 2nd 2020
Community, News & Events
The Kingdom Day Parade in photos: Los Angeles hosts its 35th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Kingdom Day Parade in photos: Los Angeles hosts its 35th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Empty D.C. streets turn into a living activist art gallery amid historic protests
Community Jun 12th 2020

Empty D.C. streets turn into a living activist art gallery amid historic protests

Despite the pandemic, people travel from all over the country to add their bodies and voices to the growing Black Lives Matter movement

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May 8th 2020
Community
Famous Smoky Mountain moonshiner ‘Digger’ Manes wants to revitalize his tiny Tennessee hometown

Famous Smoky Mountain moonshiner ‘Digger’ Manes wants to revitalize his tiny Tennessee hometown

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Apr 18th 2020
Community
Among empty city streets, New Yorkers are showing signs of resilience and creativity

Among empty city streets, New Yorkers are showing signs of resilience and creativity

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Apr 7th 2020
Community, Great Outdoors
California tribal ranger ‘Mountain Bob’ looks back on 20 years of solitude

California tribal ranger ‘Mountain Bob’ looks back on 20 years of solitude

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Burn, baby, burn: Meet the families who are raising Burning Man’s next generation of burners
Community, Features, News & Events Aug 19th 2019

Burn, baby, burn: Meet the families who are raising Burning Man’s next generation of burners

Through child-centric programs like the Kidsville camp and Black Rock Explorers, kids learn how to survive and thrive in the desert

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Aug 16th 2019
Community, Extraordinary Places, Features
The Naked Cowboy exposed: A day in the life of Times Square’s most famous one-man show

The Naked Cowboy exposed: A day in the life of Times Square’s most famous one-man show

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Jul 2nd 2019
Features, Great Outdoors, Road Culture
Overlanding for a cause: The Clean Cruiser Project proves off-roading doesn’t have to leave a massive carbon footprint

Overlanding for a cause: The Clean Cruiser Project proves off-roading doesn’t have to leave a massive carbon footprint

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May 24th 2019
Community, Features, Road Culture
At the Texas Gay Rodeo, contestants are bucking stereotypes with love, horsemanship, and glitter

At the Texas Gay Rodeo, contestants are bucking stereotypes with love, horsemanship, and glitter

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Jun 4th 2020
How To
Get road trip ready: How to prepare your car for a road trip

Get road trip ready: How to prepare your car for a road trip

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May 28th 2020
How To
Get road trip ready: How to prepare your home before you leave

Get road trip ready: How to prepare your home before you leave

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May 15th 2020
Road Culture
From circus attraction to protected mascot to art project: How black squirrels took over a small Kansas town

From circus attraction to protected mascot to art project: How black squirrels took over a small Kansas town

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May 12th 2020
Extraordinary Places, Great Outdoors
Colorado’s Experience the Night tour takes you on a stargazing road trip through isolated mountain towns

Colorado’s Experience the Night tour takes you on a stargazing road trip through isolated mountain towns

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May 5th 2020
Road Culture
‘A walk-through scrapbook’: A peek inside Tinkertown, the weird and wonderful world of artist Ross Ward

‘A walk-through scrapbook’: A peek inside Tinkertown, the weird and wonderful world of artist Ross Ward

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Apr 28th 2020
Road Culture
Formerly a destination for tuberculosis patients, Saranac Lake is still a place for healing and recreation

Formerly a destination for tuberculosis patients, Saranac Lake is still a place for healing and recreation

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Apr 23rd 2020
Great Outdoors
From pueblos to dude ranches, Pecos National Historical Park is a goldmine of Southwestern history

From pueblos to dude ranches, Pecos National Historical Park is a goldmine of Southwestern history

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Apr 21st 2020
Extraordinary Places, Great Outdoors
The fragile glacial world of Washington’s North Cascades National Park

The fragile glacial world of Washington’s North Cascades National Park

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Apr 16th 2020
Great Outdoors
Shifting sands: Virginia’s barrier islands are constantly on the move

Shifting sands: Virginia’s barrier islands are constantly on the move

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Apr 14th 2020
Road Culture
How to go on an epic road trip without leaving your home

How to go on an epic road trip without leaving your home

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Apr 13th 2020
Road Culture
Take your next meeting from Route 66 with these virtual backgrounds

Take your next meeting from Route 66 with these virtual backgrounds

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Apr 11th 2020
Road Culture
Going down the rabbit hole: Altadena’s Bunny Museum is full of fluffy, floppy-eared art

Going down the rabbit hole: Altadena’s Bunny Museum is full of fluffy, floppy-eared art

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From our partners

Apr 10th 2020
Great Outdoors, Partner Content
Traveling 25,000 miles to seek new adventures and a sense of normalcy

Traveling 25,000 miles to seek new adventures and a sense of normalcy

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Mar 20th 2020
Great Outdoors, Partner Content
Three dogs and a snowstorm: A dramatic adventure showed me the value of being part of a pack

Three dogs and a snowstorm: A dramatic adventure showed me the value of being part of a pack

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Mar 12th 2020
Partner Content, Road Culture
Books, bourbon, and bald eagles: Central Iowa is full of pleasant surprises

Books, bourbon, and bald eagles: Central Iowa is full of pleasant surprises

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