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Shut-ins and a ranger station turned coffee shop in Southeast Missouri
Combine the awe of Castor River Shut-Ins with an awesome bite and sip at The Station at Sawyer’s Landing. And, you’re looking at the recipe for a perfect day in Fredericktown, Missouri.
Where to sleep (and wake up happy) in your camper van
Some nights you fall asleep to crashing waves. Others, to the hum of a freeway. In this guide, we share our favorite places to park the van, rest our heads and wake up to adventure. Plus, learn what to consider, from local laws to the weather, before you settle in for your next night of blissful camper van slumber.
Get ready for the perfect day in Pawhuska, Oklahoma — here’s your itinerary
From bison roaming the prairie to Pioneer Woman hotspots, Pawhuska is small-town tourism at its finest.
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.
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.
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.
2 amazing nights in Northwest Arkansas 2024
Our Arkansas camper van trip took us to the Ozark Mountains region, with stops in Bentonville, Rogers and Beaver for sightseeing, hiking, beer tasting and more.
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.
3 moments of delight in Southern Illinois
Surprise is one of the best elements of a road trip. Southern Illinois is full of them.