Outland Adventures

Hey, We’re Still Here! Hey friends, Yeah… we know it’s been a minute. Life, RV life , and spring adventures kind of swept us off our usual blogging schedule. We didn’t mean to ghost, but March got away from us, and our blogs went on a little unplanned hiatus. But we’re back, and ready to share what we’ve been up to! Spring has officially sprung, the roads are calling, and we’ve got a ton of quirky stops, small-town adventures, and roadside oddities to catch you up on. Think hidden murals , bizarre museums , and maybe even a diner or two that deserves its own photo essay. We’re planning new posts for every Tuesday and Thursday, so if you follow along, you’ll get the latest adventures without having to check our RV windows for smoke signals. We’re taking a slower, more story-driven approach this season—less “here’s what we did today,” more “here’s a place you need to see before it disappears off the map.” Thanks for sticking with us—even when we disappeared for a bit. The road ahead...

Spring Kickoff: RV Life Prep Spring is finally peeking around the corner, and that means one thing: it’s time to dust off the rig and get ready for some early-season adventures! After a long winter, your RV probably needs a little TLC before hitting the open road, and we’ve got you covered with a few essential prep tips. 1. Give Your Rig a Good Once-Over 🧽 Winter can be rough on any RV. Start with a thorough exterior wash to remove dirt, road salt, and grime. Check the roof and seams for cracks or leaks—spring showers love to find weak spots. Don’t forget to inspect tires for dry rot or low pressure, and make sure your battery is holding a solid charge. 2. Plumbing & Water Systems 💧 Winterizing protects your pipes from freezing, but now it’s time to bring them back to life. Flush the system, sanitize the freshwater tank , and check all faucets, valves, and hoses for leaks. If your RV sat for months, water lines might need a little extra attention before your first adventure. ...

  Abandoned Wonders: Exploring Forgotten Places There’s something oddly captivating about places that time forgot. 🏚️ When you spend as much time on the road as we do, you start noticing them everywhere—old motels with faded neon signs, boarded-up diners that probably served a thousand cups of coffee a day, and quiet little towns where the main street feels frozen in another decade. These abandoned places aren’t just empty buildings. They’re stories. Traveling in Wildebeest , our trusty 1990 Ford E350 shuttle bus conversion , we’ve rolled past more forgotten places than we can count. Some sit quietly along backroads, slowly surrendering to weeds and rust. Others are tucked just outside thriving small towns, like ghosts of a previous era watching life move on without them. The Allure of the Forgotten Part of the magic of RV travel is that you’re not limited to the big tourist stops. Sometimes the most interesting discoveries happen when you take the slower road and stumble ont...

  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 ...