Outland Adventures

  The Great Roadside Snack Test Thursday, March 5 – Outland Adventures There are two types of road trip people: The ones who pack sensible snacks… And the ones who slam on the brakes when they see a neon sign shaped like a hotdog. You already know which ones we are. As full-time travelers, we pass hundreds of diners, snack shacks, gas station grills, and mysterious “World Famous” food stops. Some look questionable. Some look legendary. Some look like they haven’t changed since 1974—and that’s either a red flag or a glowing review. So we decided to put them to the test. Welcome to The Great Roadside Snack Test . 🧪 The Official (Very Scientific) Rating System Every stop gets judged on: ⭐ Flavor (obviously) 🧂 Seasoning confidence 🧼 Cleanliness vibes 💵 Price vs. portion 🚐 “Would we pull Wildebeest over again?” No mercy. No nostalgia bias. Just honest, road-weary tastebuds. 🍔 Stop #1: The Neon Burger Barn You know the place. Giant glowing cow on t...

  Hidden Gems of the Midwest Tuesday, March 3 – Outland Adventures When most people think about travel, they think beaches, mountains, or big cities with skylines that scrape the clouds. But some of our favorite places? They don’t make the brochures. They’re tucked between cornfields. Sitting quietly along two-lane highways. Blink-and-you-miss-it towns with one gas station, one diner, and one really weird statue no one can quite explain. The Midwest is full of hidden gems — and we live for finding them. The Towns You Almost Drive Past You know the kind. Population: 642. One flashing stoplight. A mural on the side of a brick building that hasn’t changed since 1978. And somehow? It ends up being the highlight of the week. These towns aren’t trying to impress anyone. They’re just… themselves. Local cafés where the pie is homemade. Antique stores packed floor to ceiling. A barber shop that still uses a striped pole out front. We’ve learned that if something makes us ...