Voicesfrom theRoad

Real stories from real road trips

Margaret Scudder
‘The Great Western Adventure’: Remembering a decades-old family road trip

‘The Great Western Adventure’: Remembering a decades-old family road trip

‘The Great Western Adventure’: Remembering a decades-old family road trip

My brother Charlie and I are carefully parsing through boxes in our parents’ basement, surrounded by towering stacks of books, games, and mismatched boxes. …

‘The Great Western Adventure’: Remembering a decades-old family road trip
A redemptive road trip featuring four kids, a minivan, and the Poconos
Meg St-Esprit Aug 2nd 2021

A redemptive road trip featuring four kids, a minivan, and the Poconos

A redemptive road trip featuring four kids, a minivan, and the Poconos

Facing my fear of camping alone in the wilderness on a Southwest solo road trip
Kimberly L. Parks Jul 26th 2021

Facing my fear of camping alone in the wilderness on a Southwest solo road trip

Facing my fear of camping alone in the wilderness on a Southwest solo road trip

Two Australians take on Route 66, the quintessential American road trip, in 7 days
James Belias Jul 19th 2021

Two Australians take on Route 66, the quintessential American road trip, in 7 days

Two Australians take on Route 66, the quintessential American road trip, in 7 days

A perfect honeymoon adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Erica Zazo Jul 12th 2021

A perfect honeymoon adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

A perfect honeymoon adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Baseball, natural beauty, and finding a sense of belonging: Our quest to visit all 30 MLB stadiums
Lauren Barrett Jul 5th 2021

Baseball, natural beauty, and finding a sense of belonging: Our quest to visit all 30 MLB stadiums

Baseball, natural beauty, and finding a sense of belonging: Our quest to visit all 30 MLB stadiums

Sound healing, stargazing, and connecting with nature on a family RV road trip
Heather Archer Jun 21st 2021

Sound healing, stargazing, and connecting with nature on a family RV road trip

Sound healing, stargazing, and connecting with nature on a family RV road trip

Lauren Breedlove
1,068 miles of memories: A best friend reunion, campervan style

1,068 miles of memories: A best friend reunion, campervan style

1,068 miles of memories: A best friend reunion, campervan style

“You’re literally driving a house down the highway,” Erin declared as I nervously navigated a spunky campervan named Suerta outside the city limits of …

1,068 miles of memories: A best friend reunion, campervan style
A family RV road trip through New York state—from Manhattan to Lake Placid
Daniel Ruiz Jun 7th 2021

A family RV road trip through New York state—from Manhattan to Lake Placid

A family RV road trip through New York state—from Manhattan to Lake Placid

The great American dinosaur road trip: 7 weeks, 10,000 miles, and countless roadside dinos
Sarah Denis May 31st 2021

The great American dinosaur road trip: 7 weeks, 10,000 miles, and countless roadside dinos

The great American dinosaur road trip: 7 weeks, 10,000 miles, and countless roadside dinos

Grounded by nature: A bucket list road trip to red rocks, vortexes, cacti, and canyons
Meosha Bates May 24th 2021

Grounded by nature: A bucket list road trip to red rocks, vortexes, cacti, and canyons

Grounded by nature: A bucket list road trip to red rocks, vortexes, cacti, and canyons

When life throws you a devastating curveball, take a road trip to the Field of Dreams
Ken Heard May 17th 2021

When life throws you a devastating curveball, take a road trip to the Field of Dreams

When life throws you a devastating curveball, take a road trip to the Field of Dreams

My first motorcycle camping road trip—but definitely not the last
Polo Rubio May 10th 2021

My first motorcycle camping road trip—but definitely not the last

My first motorcycle camping road trip—but definitely not the last

‘If we can’t cross the country by foot, we will cross it by van’
Bridget Houchins May 3rd 2021

‘If we can’t cross the country by foot, we will cross it by van’

‘If we can’t cross the country by foot, we will cross it by van’

Annie B. Smith
A Newfoundland road trip with three small kids and plenty of adventure

A Newfoundland road trip with three small kids and plenty of adventure

A Newfoundland road trip with three small kids and plenty of adventure

We were walking through an eerie Martian landscape of reddish-brown rocks. A mist hung low on the orange mountains on both sides of me. …

A Newfoundland road trip with three small kids and plenty of adventure
A 1.5-month road trip with a baby and two dogs in tow
Jessica Ilalaole Apr 19th 2021

A 1.5-month road trip with a baby and two dogs in tow

A 1.5-month road trip with a baby and two dogs in tow

Making the dream of vanlife a reality, one national park at a time
Jasmine Wilson Apr 12th 2021

Making the dream of vanlife a reality, one national park at a time

Making the dream of vanlife a reality, one national park at a time

Celebrating remission with an RV road trip through 14 states and 9 national parks
David Miller Apr 5th 2021

Celebrating remission with an RV road trip through 14 states and 9 national parks

Celebrating remission with an RV road trip through 14 states and 9 national parks

A 500-mile adaptive bike trip proving that with the help of friends, anything is possible
Kam Redlawsk Mar 29th 2021

A 500-mile adaptive bike trip proving that with the help of friends, anything is possible

A 500-mile adaptive bike trip proving that with the help of friends, anything is possible

A 5,000-mile family road trip on 70-year-old motorcycles where nothing goes as planned
Megan Margeson Mar 22nd 2021

A 5,000-mile family road trip on 70-year-old motorcycles where nothing goes as planned

A 5,000-mile family road trip on 70-year-old motorcycles where nothing goes as planned

Hello LA: Leaving family and friends behind to start life in a new city
Louie Martinez Mar 15th 2021

Hello LA: Leaving family and friends behind to start life in a new city

Hello LA: Leaving family and friends behind to start life in a new city