Amtrak sleeper cars are awesome. Covered meals, showers, and a bed to sleep on make cross-country traveling way easier. But, with those luxuries comes an added cost; in fact, Amtrak’s smallest sleeper cabin, the roomette, is usually more expensive than… Read More »How Much Does an Amtrak Roomette Cost? Prices for 2022
Update, July 2022: Just like you’ve been paying more for gas the last few months, Amtrak prices are going up. I check prices for different trips once a week or so, since I travel a lot for work and family.… Read More »Why is Amtrak So Expensive? [Passenger Rail Prices, Investigated]
Today, I’m going to do a quick rundown of what are, in my belief, the best hotels on Mackinac Island. Most hotels have this weird “1890s wallpaper” aesthetic, so none of them are going to feel like a JW Marriott… Read More »What’s the Best Hotel on Mackinac Island? 5 Excellent Choices
Backpacking is a wonderful way to get in touch with yourself and with nature, but it’s not exactly a walk in the park… Even though that’s exactly what it is. Anyway, this guide aims to teach new backpackers how to… Read More »Backpacking fitness: How to train for backpacking
Thinking about heading to Mackinac island to enjoy a city without cars? Try some whitefish dip and finish it off with some fresh fudge? Before you book your ferry tickets and find the best hotel on Mackinac Island, read this… Read More »What’s the Best Time to Visit Mackinac Island? (2022 Update)
If you’re anything like me, the prospect of seeing bears on your next backpacking trip is as exciting as it is terrifying. I love nature, but I also love being alive. Getting too close to a bear, without being prepared,… Read More »Do Air Horns Deter Bears? Alternative Bear Safety
Are you going on a long backpacking trip and want to avoid poison ivy, or already have a burning poison ivy rash and are not sure how to treat it in the middle of your trip? Or, do you already… Read More »How to Treat Poison Ivy when Backpacking
Backpacking is incredible exercise and an incredible way to connect with nature. But, backpacking isn’t exactly easy, at least not without a little bit of physical training and mental prep. The mental prep is what this article is all about… Read More »Backpacking skills: what you should know before a backpacking trip
Think you might have spotted poison ivy? In this illustrated guide, we’ll give you the breakdown of key features to look for as well as how to spot poison oak and poison sumac! How to Identify Poison Ivy Poison Ivy,… Read More »How to Spot Poison Ivy
Base weight, a term that describes the total weight of your backpacking gear, minus food and water, is an important measurement. It can tell you whether or not you’ve packed too much, and it can help you avoid injuries or… Read More »How to measure base weight for backpacking