Road trips & camper vans
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5 Super Cool things about Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands isn’t just another mountain town. It’s been named America’s Best Small Mountain Town by Travel + Leisure. Here are five things you’ll love about it — plus where to stay and what to pack for your trip.
Get ready to soak up Hot Springs National Park — here’s your 1-day itinerary
Arkansas only has one national park, and you only need one day to see it. We cover all the spots from Bathhouse Row to the Grand Promenade, you need to hit, including the only brewery at a national park.
Shut-ins and a ranger station turned coffee shop in Southeast Missouri
NATURE & NOM NOM | Take in the awe of Castor River Shut-Ins then recharge at The Station at Sawyer’s Landing. It’s the recipe for a perfect day in Fredericktown, Missouri.
Fall in love with the South: 10 reasons to go now
Sleeping on the South? Big mistake. This region serves up ocean breezes, mountain views, tasty brews, and plenty of charm — consider this your wake-up call.
5 Super Cool things to do when you visit Fairbanks to see the northern lights
So, you’re finally taking that bucket list trip to Alaska to see the northern lights in winter. Here are a few other things to add to your itinerary.
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.
Best of 2024: Looking back at a Super Cool year
We’re sharing the things and places we loved in 2024 to help inspire your road trips in 2025 — and beyond.
3 mountain drives that leave your jaw on the floorboard
If the mountains are calling, we have 3 ideas of where you can go. Read now to discover our favorite drives (so far) in Colorado, North Carolina and Oregon.
5 ways to spend your day at Multnomah Falls
Oregon’s tallest waterfall is an easy drive — about 40 minutes — east of Portland and easily accessible to people of just about any ability.
Super Cool Van Trips best-of list 2023
Sharing some of our best-ofs from 2023 so you can check them out on your camper van trips (or however you travel) in 2024. Happy New Year!
A short hike with double the views: Sunset Rock and Sunrise Rock, Highlands, NC
Just a short walk or drive from the center of town, Ravenel Park in Highlands, North Carolina, leads to 2 stunning viewpoints.