Stories

After retiring from the military with injuries, towing a trailer took a lot out of Justin Russell. Here’s how he and his family optimize their RV living and take advantage of veteran perks on the road.

Join us along the coast of Michigan for a freshwater adventure with sisters Annabel and Ella Skrocki of Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak in Empire, Michigan. Discover how they've bonded over a shared deep-rooted passion for the water and how an RV makes surfing, kayaking and paddle-boarding adventures easy and accessible — no matter where they find themselves.

Sammy Seles is a photographer, mother and full-time RVer. Here are her tips and recommendations for living and traveling in an RV with young kids.

Todd and Marcia decided to live in their RV and visit hundreds of farms across the country with the hopes of learning exactly what type of farm they want for their own future.

When Sonya Lowery found herself stuck in a rut, she knew something needed to change. This is how she started living her wildest dreams and how she wound up becoming an RV owner.

What started off as a temporary, year-long RV trip ended up completely transforming this family of five and turned them into full-time RVers.

A landscape photographer shares why his family decided to switch their vacations from airplanes to RVs.

A full-time Airstreamer spills her secrets on why winter is the best time to start planning your next camping trip, and how to land the perfect campsite.

Full-time RVers Jesse and Rachael Lyons are on a delicious quest to eat their way across America. Read about how they find and cook some of the best meals in their RV.

Kelly Shupe and her husband realized that in order to enjoy their new RV to the fullest, they had to get in better shape. And what better way to do that than on the back of a mountain bike?

Todd and Marcia are traveling the country trying to learn as much as they can about sustainable farming. Find out how their RV is allowing them to do just this, and live a more minimalist lifestyle.

After serving in the Navy for 21 years, Jessica Lawson decided that her next big adventure would take place in an RV instead of on a boat.

Starting in Los Angeles, this week-long RV road trip will take you through some of the best spots in Southern California and even allow for a quick stop at the Grand Canyon.

Learn about how this news anchor from San Diego became the ultimate weekend warrior all thanks to one RV camping trip.

The Cutler family was always on the run, chasing the clock and living what seemed like a routine life with no purpose. Until one day, this family of five decided to stop running and fulfill a lifelong dream.

Brittany and Mike were looking for a way to have more flexibility, see the country, and take care of as many animals along the way. So, how did they manage to do it?

Stories from the Road: How do you heal after a tragedy? Jesse and Mel Azarva took to the road to seek comfort in travel, nature and the human connection they found along the way.

These eight spots are proof that you can still enjoy the great outdoors, even when the temperatures start to drop.

Nothing can slow down a true adventurer. Find out how Sonya Lowery uses her RV to chase thrills and new experiences at 50.

Beth O'Neill shares her favorite view out her RV window while her family is anchored in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Gloria MacGillivary is living proof that you can pick up a new hobby at any age. Her story is also proof that motorcycles and toy haulers just go perfectly together.

Stories from the Road: What happens when you raise three little girls to live fearlessly on the road? Rachel and Jen decided to find out.

Jason Talbot always dreamed of having ATVs or side-by-sides for him and his wife Suzanne to ride, but he knew he’d need a major RV upgrade to make it happen.

Taylor Walsh shares his gorgeous view of red sand dunes of Glamis inside the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in California.

Eric Hannan grew up in the Midwest, fell in love with surfing on the West Coast, and now RVs full-time on the East Coast. And according to him, you can enjoy an RV surf trip pretty much anywhere.

 Ben Christensen shares a peek into his family life and out the window at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

Jen and Rachel Laird share a sliver of the Homosassa Springs landscape, where they’re camping with their triplet daughters. 

Traveling and being on the road can provide plenty of inspiration, especially for a songwriter and musician. Find out how Amick Cutler uses his RV to write and make beautiful music.

For Fraser and Lauren Bayley and their daughter Zea, every new campground is a new adventure. Here’s a look out their window in eastern Tennessee.

Stories from the Road: Beth O’Neill’s husband goes where the oil fields take him––but making a home on wheels means their whole family gets to spend time together every day.

While the desert plains and sandy dunes of the west might be a haven for many all terrain vehicle (ATV) and motorsport enthusiasts, there are plenty of other places scattered throughout the country that have their own epic off-roading.

From massive granite walls in Northern Washington to smooth sandstone boulders in Southern California, we've gone up and down the western states and picked some of our favorite secret climbing spots.

In 2015, Robert Field ditched the 9 to 5 grind to pursue his passion for kayaking, fishing and videography. Now you can find Robert where the water meets the road, producing films for Yakfish TV and living as a fulltime RVer in a Keystone Cougar. His home on wheels affords him the ability to travel to new places, meet new people and, most importantly, catch new fish.

Amy Lundquist wants parents to know that, even in trying times, taking your kids outside can provide some pretty profound life lessons.

Stories from the Road: A house isn’t always a home; the Klinefelters found their true home in an RV on the road.

From Nova Scotia down to Florida, Gloria MacGillivary shares her most favorite, RV-friendly places to drive along the the East Coast.

Stories from the Road: How travel blogger and mom, Sarah Schulz, found family balance through camping and road trips.

Stories from the Road: The Registers come alive when they’re outside. Here’s how camping became an essential part of their family.

Stories from the Road: Katie & Nate Wells pass their love of traveling down to their kids; the fourth generation inheriting a legacy of adventure.

The America Adventure Rally is a driving competition where teams solve clues to figure out their final destination. And this year, an RV joined the races.

The Blackfoot River, known for its exquisite fly fishing and rushing rapids for kayaking, stretches 75 miles through scenic Southwest Montana. Look a little closer, and you’ll also discover the water’s healing nature and ability to strengthen the mind, body and soul. Knowing this, First Descents invited a group of young adults impacted by cancer to experience the river’s restorative effects and draw themselves closer to nature through an RV camping experience. Watch their journey as they paddle toward relief and recovery on the Blackfoot River.

Amber Thrane opens up about how camping and the great outdoors are teaching her three children to be more creative and more patient.

First Descents is an organization dedicated to providing life changing experiences for young adults impacted by cancer. Read the story of two women who rediscovered their strength by embarking on an RV adventure in Joshua Tree.

In idyllic Yellowstone National Park, Cara Hefty shares her view out onto the rolling hills and wide blue skies of Wyoming.

Kristena Watson shares her serene view of the water in Vinton, Louisiana from her RV window.

Brandy Gleason shares all her favorite spots for camping, bird watching, hiking and enjoying nature year-round in Ohio.

Taylor Walsh shares some of his top picks for places to camp, dirt bike and get out in nature with his parents and their Toy Hauler.

The Hoopers share their gorgeous, golden view of the white sands outside their RV while parked in New Mexico.

Mark and Shannon McDonald share their view of beachy palm trees from Tybee Island in Georgia.

The Southwest has a massive variety of landscapes, each more beautiful than the last.

Jesse and Rachael Lyons share a glimpse into a lush, tropical campground outside of Tampa, Florida.

Julie and Brandon share why they chose to stop in West Memphis for a bit of peace and quiet just removed from the excitement of Beale Street.

Professional skier Andy Mahre and photographer/entrepreneur Shannon Mahre know a thing or two about living a life of adventure, but things changed when little Ryder joined their crew. See how they maintain their on-the-go lifestyle and keep adventure alive on and off the slopes.

Anthony and Rebbecca Selm love exploring the world with their two boys. Here, they've taken a moment to appreciate the beauty of the South Carolina landscape.

This dreamy ocean view from Alabama brings back fond memories for Michelle and Justin Russell.

Through her festive, holiday-decorated RV window, Autumn Bailey shares her view of Westport Beach, California.

Alison Takacs loves setting up camp at night and waking up to a new landscape—here, she shares her view of Lake Jed Johnson in Oklahoma.

There’s one thing Takuma Sato has known since he was a young boy. He wants to drive and he wants to drive fast. Intense conditioning, concentration and courage are what it takes to compete against the world’s most talented drivers in auto racing. Luckily this 42-year-old Japanese driver has all three. Join him as he reflects on the greatest wins and losses of his career and see what it takes to prepare for the biggest race of them all, the Indy 500.

Sarah Hubbart shares this charming view of her travel pal, Hobbes, and their view of North Dakota.

The Class Family shares the view out of their full-time home on the road, where the great outdoors becomes their kids' back yard.

Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi show off their view in Maryland and prove that the best parts of RV life are the things you can't plan.

Craig Klinefelter has seen plenty of impressive landscapes in his life on the road. Here, he shares his view into the natural beauty of Banff National Park.

Ryan Barrick lives out of his RV so he can chase the snow and ski year-round. Check out his favorite slopes from coast to coast.

This region of the United States offers not only some of the finest fishing in the country, but some of the most serene and pristine views.

Stories from the Road: Seven years ago, if you’d told Jordan that he and his partner Juli would be living on the road full-time, he would’ve laughed. But they wouldn’t change their motorhome life for the world.

For centuries, humans have relied on the stars for navigation. Although our maps and GPSs are now conveniently located in our pockets, the stars can still guide us, inspire curiosity and motivate new adventures. See how young explorers Millie and Oscar escaped the city lights to soak up the stars and create unforgettable family time with their parents on a weekend getaway through the Alps.

If you ever find yourself in the South for a football game, be sure to check out some of these tailgating trip guides and make the most of your fan-filled visit.

Honey Shea shares a view from her tried-and-true camping spot in West Michigan. Why mess with a good thing?

With such a beautiful view out their RV window in Key West, Max and Marie couldn't help but want to share it.

As full-time RVers, Kelsey and Scott have their pick of amazing views—like this one from Nicasio Reservoir in Northern California.

These northeastern parks offer way more than just pretty leaves

Ariel & Eva share their view of the lavender fields of the Valensole area during the flowering days just before the annual harvest.

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

For Jason Talbot, the trails of Southern Idaho are nature's perfect playground.

Mel and Tony Flammia share the view that came from taking a totally new perspective on life.

Ryan Barrick shares a skier's perspective into the appeal of camping in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Mariela and Santi share their favorite fairytale landscape from Crested Butte, Colorado.

Karen shares a glimpse of the all-consuming beauty of the Vermillion Cliffs of Arizona.

These celestial stops will offer you some of the best views of the night sky.

There's no journey too far for Jason Anderson and Dawn Robbins when they hit the road with their RV.

For Nate Wells, giving his kids the view to a wondrous world is just the very beginning of their adventures.

Robert Field quit his job to become a full-time traveler and angler, and he’s never looked back. Here are his favorite spots for kayak fishing in Texas, and a few tips about the Lone Star state.

Jordan Coté loves sharing the changing view outside his window with his wife Juli.

Where the ocean meets the Oregon shore is where Aubrey Janelle feels most alive.

For Dave & Kathy Boland, there’s nothing sweeter than a farm landscape.

Chiara Martinelli shares the view with her partner, Fra, and their cat, Ñime.

Kristiana Spaulding proves you don’t have to be a thrill-seeker to enjoy the outdoors.

Marshall Miller on his top four favorite places in Colorado for fishing, epic scenery and outdoor adventure.

Laura Austin takes her morning coffee with a splash of scenery.

After a series of life changing events, Robert Field decided it was time to travel the country and spend more time doing what he loves: kayak fishing

Coley Kuyper and her kids let the changing scenery inspire their imaginations.

Kat Parker shares one of her favorite views from Australia.

Stories from the Road: How capturing the Sonoran desert led to Natalie Allen becoming a full-time photojournalist.

Stacey Powers shows off the natural beauty of Laguna Beach.

Mack & Christina Griffin make the case for traveling to look inward.

Sarah Glover takes us to Tasmania for a peek at Freycinet National Park.

Ryan Barrick shows us how he packs and preps for his RV adventures in the snow. 

A majestic mountain view is Beth Johnston’s preferred way to wake up.

Avoid crowds and ski some of the greatest snow in the country at these best-kept secrets.

Stories from the Road: A tale of tent camping, wild bears and cold winds that led to the Thrane family finding the joy in RV adventures.

The Jurgy family offers a peek at the unexpected beauty of the Great Plains.

Stacey Powers shares her favorite spot for breathtaking views and hitting the slopes.

Stories from the Road: Ryan Barrick has built his whole life around his favorite ski slopes––and his RV is the catalyst for living his dream life.

Try not to be too jealous of Anthony Tori's view on Highway 1.

Amber Thrane shares a family moment from her spot by the beach.

A young skier from Wisconsin demystifies the life of a ski lift manager and shares what it’s really like to work alongside his family.

Jeffrey Shipley gives us a glimpse into a beautiful waterfront hidden in Washington and his dog, Andie.