Author: Linda Pappalardo and April Maher

Date: Apr 25th 2024

Underrated Escapes: Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin

Uncover hidden gems and underrated destinations from the team at Rand McNally. This week, Linda Pappalardo, our senior marketing manager and April Maher, a Rand McNally contributor, share their favorite spot for a friends’ getaway. Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin✨The Vibe: A quaint alternative to the hustle and bustle of nearby Wisconsin Dells ✨Why It's Great: Crystal-clear

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Author: Rand Publishing Team

Date: Nov 27th 2021

The Best Hikes in the Midwest

Although the Midwest is known more for its flat prairies than hilly regions, there's still plenty of good hiking to be found there. What the region lacks in altitude, it makes up for in natural beauty, including sparkling lakes, hidden waterfalls, sandstone canyons, and more. Whether you're looking for a short day hike or a remote backpacking trail, we've put together the best options for strappin

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Author: Rand Publishing Team

Date: Apr 20th 2021

10 Best National Park Hikes

With more than a hundred-thousand miles of trails in the United States, the National Parks house some of the best hiking around. Your boots can take you places and help you experience the natural and historical legacy of the land that you just can’t experience riding in a car. Try some of our favorite trails from coast to coast that span all levels of expertise.Wizard Island Summit TrailCrater Lak

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Author: Rand Publishing Team

Date: Apr 25th 2019

10 Facts About America's 61st National Park: Indiana Dunes National Park

Two months ago, America received its 61st national park when Indiana Dunes was awarded the official designation. Prior to February 15, 2019, the northwest Indiana beachfront was a national lakeshore. Get to know the newest U.S. National Park with these top ten tidbits about the Indiana Dunes: Indiana Dunes is Indiana's first official U.S. National Park The park borders 15 miles of beach

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Author: Rand Publishing Team

Date: Jan 8th 2019

Why Visit the Ouachita Mountains?

In northwest Arkansas, a simple road sign reads "Scenic 7." The two-lane byway is scenic, indeed, as it crosses the winding Buffalo National River, ascends the Ozark Mountains, and continues south through the Ouachita Mountains (pronounced WASH-i-tah) to Hot Springs.The Ouachitas might not have the same high profile as the Smokey Mountains or the Rocky Mountains—the highest peak, Mt. Magazine, is

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Author: Rand Publishing Team

Date: Nov 8th 2018

A Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains: America's Countryside

The Great Smoky Mountains just might be America's largest time machine. When you visit the national park and the gateway communities that surround it, you feel as though you've traveled back to the 1950s. Although you can't fully escape traffic and other signs of today, there's still a welcoming, relaxing sense of the past. Towns like Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Bryson City, Waynesville, and o

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Author: Rand Publishing Team

Date: Aug 22nd 2017

The Perks to Glamping in Your RV

Glamping (or glamorous camping) is a travel trend that is sweeping the globe. Rather than “roughing it” on the ground with a portable tent and no proper restroom facilities, glamping provides a more comfortable, luxurious outdoor experience. And according to this New York Post article, the popularity of glamping has contributed to a significant spike in RV sales over the past five years.RVings has

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