Trip Ideas

Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive are a great natural retreat to get away from the suburban sprawl of the greater DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) metro area. Only two hours west of Washington, DC, it hosts spectacular views, great hiking, and the blessed peace that can only be found these day in areas of…

I recently had the chance to visit with family in Florida and decided to make the return a journey a proper Vander road trip in the southeast U.S. Part of the appeal of traveling in a campervan is that it provides unmatched independence and autonomy; the itinerary conforms to your interests not the other way…

Southern Ohio offers many new sights and experiences within easy driving range range of Washington, DC. I framed a long-weekend road trip around visiting several Moundbuilder archaeological sites in Ohio. Moundbuilder civilization collectively refers to the Hopewell, Adena, and Fort Ancient civilizations that populated the region for several thousand years. These civilizations left behind massive…

The New River Gorge is the most recent addition to the U.S. National Park system and is a natural playground for outdoor adventurers. From whitewater rafting, to climbing, to hiking, the New River area has a little something for everyone, and is within an easy 5-hour drive of Washington, DC. The area is perhaps best…