Outland Adventures

  5 Quirky Roadside Attractions Worth the Detour One of our favorite parts of RV travel isn’t just the campgrounds or the destinations—it’s the unexpected stops along the way. The strange museums, giant statues, oddball landmarks, and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it places that make you pull over, stretch your legs, and say, “Well… that was something.” If you’re traveling through the Southeast and Midwest like we often do, here are five quirky roadside attractions that we think are absolutely worth the detour. 1. The Lost Sea Adventure – Sweetwater, Tennessee Hidden beneath the hills of East Tennessee is America’s largest underground lake , and it feels like stepping into another world. The guided tour takes you through caverns, past underground formations, and down into a massive chamber where boats glide across still, dark water. It’s cool (literally), fascinating, and a perfect stop when you want to escape summer heat. Plus, the history of the cave—used by everyone from Cherokee ...

  Winter Road Trips: Is Off-Season Travel Worth It? When most people think of road trips, they picture summer sunshine, crowded campgrounds, and long daylight hours. But winter road trips have their own kind of magic— quiet highways , empty scenic overlooks , and small towns that feel like you’ve discovered a secret version of the world. So the big question is: is off-season travel worth it? After spending time traveling in colder months, here’s our honest take. The Pros of Winter Road Trips 1. Fewer Crowds, More Peace One of the biggest perks of winter travel is space. Campgrounds, roadside attractions , and scenic areas are often quieter, sometimes nearly empty. You can take your time exploring without feeling rushed or boxed in by crowds. For us, this means more relaxed mornings, easier parking, and a chance to really soak in a place. 2. Lower Costs Off-season rates are real—and they add up. Many campgrounds, small motels, and attractions offer reduced pricing in winter months...

February Blog Schedule A new month is here, and we’ve got a full lineup of travel stories, tips, and roadside discoveries coming your way. We post every Tuesday and Thursday , so if you like following along with our travels, those are the days to check in for something new. Want to follow us elsewhere? linktr.ee/outlandadventures Here’s what’s coming up on the blog in February : February 3 – Winter Road Trips: Is Off-Season Travel Worth It? Winter travel can be peaceful, affordable, and surprisingly beautiful—but it also comes with its own challenges. In this post, we’ll talk about the realities of traveling in colder months, what we’ve learned on the road, and how we prepare for off-season trips . February 5 – 5 Quirky Roadside Attractions Worth the Detour Part of the fun of traveling is discovering the strange and unexpected. We’ll be sharing a handful of unusual roadside attractions that prove sometimes the best memories happen between destinations. February 10 – A Day in...

  Planning Your 2026 Adventures: RV Tips & Bucket List Ideas A new year always feels like a fresh highway stretching out in front of us—full of possibilities, strange roadside stops, and stories we haven’t lived yet. Planning doesn’t mean taking the spontaneity out of travel. For us, it just means setting a direction… and leaving plenty of room for detours. Here’s how we’re approaching our 2026 adventures —and a few ideas that might help you plan yours. Start With the Adventures, Not the Dates When we plan a year of travel, we don’t start with a calendar—we start with a list of experiences we want to have. Places are great, but moments are better. Think about things like: A view you want to wake up to A festival or local event to experience A type of place you’ve never explored before A strange or quirky attraction that makes you say, “We have to stop there.” Once you know what kinds of memories you’re chasing, the route starts to shape itself. Plan t...