Travel

  • Rest Area Overnight Info & Rules by State

    Rest Area Overnight Info & Rules by State

    When planning an overnight stay at a rest area, it’s important to understand both the rules and the realities of the road. Most states allow some form of rest period, but outdoor setups like tents, tables, and slide-outs are almost always prohibited. These are rest stops, not campgrounds. Equally important is being prepared for…

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  • Walden’s Caboose: A Symbol of Rail Heritage

    Walden’s Caboose: A Symbol of Rail Heritage

    Walden is a small town, so a yellow Union Pacific caboose does not exactly blend in. I parked the 4Runner beside it and took a closer look. The paint is faded, and the red trim has seen better days, but the number is still clear: UP 25408. That number was enough to track down…

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  • Dignity Monument: A Cultural Tribute

    Dignity Monument: A Cultural Tribute

    Interstate 90 runs past some of South Dakota’s best-known attractions. Near Chamberlain, it also passes a monument that is easy to visit but deserves more time than a quick photo or video at the rest area. Dignity of Earth and Sky stands on a bluff above the Missouri River at the Chamberlain Welcome Center.…

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  • Texas Hidden Gem on Hwy 90

    Texas Hidden Gem on Hwy 90

    Texas is massive, and for many, the temptation is to push through the miles as quickly as possible. But if you’re like me, you know that the journey is just as important as the destination. Instead of racing down the interstates, why not take it slow and savor the sights? Highway 90 is the…

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