RTIC Outdoors has been on my radar for quite some time as the closest competitor to YETI coolers. Their coolers are more affordable, but I wondered whether the RTIC 45 quart hard cooler would really perform when put to the test. When I first set out on this road trip, I was storing perishables in …
This update is all about my adventures in New England over the last month. The summer is quickly flying by, isn’t it?! I have been slowing my roll a bit in order to be more productive with my remote work responsibilities (message me if you want to know more about how I’m able to travel …
On the road again! After a much-needed break in Tennessee, I made quick work of the drive from Tennessee through North Carolina and beyond! (with a stop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and several other amazing campsites courtesy of my friends at The Dyrt!). I honestly didn’t plan to do much urban exploring …
Where are all the mammoth fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park? Try as I might, I couldn’t find any, but there was plenty of hiking and kayaking to be found here. Taking a little break from helping my cousin and brother-in-law with home improvement projects down in Tennessee, I headed up to the Mammoth Cave …
From encountering crocodiles in the Everglades and Keys hospitality further south, Florida has welcomed me with open arms and heart-pounding surprises. There is a lot to cover in this update, so let’s get to it! The Route From Tallahassee through Everglades National Park, down to the Keys, and then back up the east coast of …
Hello and welcome to the first installment of Tuck’s Travels about my Texas to Florida road trip. Hopefully this is just the start of a summer full of adventure updates. After a little more than a week on the road, I have one major takeaway: No amount of mental preparation or physical acquisition of material …
Hello again, Happy Campers! Now that we have a list of delicious and healthy camping recipes for our next trip into the wild, let’s mix up some wholesome drinks to go along with them! When it’s time for an adult beverage, keep this list of healthy and easy camping cocktails handy. There are many reasons …
Three days, four friends, ten lakes, two peaks, thirteen miles, and too many packets of oatmeal to count. This backpacking expedition, starting from Echo Lakes trailhead and heading into the raw backcountry of Desolation Wilderness, made for many unforgettable experiences. Day One: Echo Lakes Trailhead to Lake Aloha Mileage: 6 miles (without water taxi) Elevation …
Let’s face it, sometimes we overlook quality and settle for sustenance and ease when camping. Even so, no one ever said that camping food should be bland and ordinary. After many camping trips, I have compiled a list of healthy camping food recipes that are not only tasty but also easy to make! Take a …
If you are looking for backyard camping ideas for kids, you’re in the right place. A camping trip is one of the best ways to create memories as a family. Getting away from the house and spending time in nature allows you to spend quality family time and reconnect with the natural world. But as …