Road trips & camper vans
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5 camper van firsts in 2025
From tire trouble and paddleboard joy to a disappearing river, a camper van Christmas and crossing off our 25th state, 2025 was an unforgettable ride in Camper Van Beethoven. Dive into the stories and spark your 2026 travel inspiration.
Beer tourism: 25 places to travel for a pint in 2025
We’ve paired each brewery with a few other things you can enjoy in the area while you’re there. So, go forth, pint up and explore.
Go, do, play, stay — Chester and Fort Kaskaskia in Southern Illinois
Nature, pop culture and history converge along the Mississippi River in Illinois. Bonus: There’s a brewpub.
3 moments of delight in Southern Illinois
Surprise is one of the best elements of a road trip. Southern Illinois is full of them.
Crazy sh*t campground employees do (part 1)
Most people who work at campgrounds are top-notch humans. This blog series isn’t about them. Part 1 takes us to North Sandusky Campground at Rend Lake in Illinois.