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ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Our Go-To Maps and Books for Memorable Road Trips, Hikes, and Campsites
We’ve gathered books, websites, and resources to help you prepare for your adventure. You can find the detailed state maps we use (available on Amazon) or visit our RVing stories, where you’ll find links to the campsites we stayed at, plus downloadable PDF maps for the day trips and trails we explored. Grab a coffee and start planning your adventure!
WISCONSIN
For long trips, we prefer DeLorme's Gazetteer Detailed State Maps. With a latitude and longitude overlay grid, they simplify GPS navigation. They also include inset maps for major cities and cover all state lands, making them perfect for exploring popular spots and hidden gems.
ILLINOIS
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
TEXAS
We use Benchmark Maps for the western states to track elevation, as higher areas usually have cooler weather. These accurate maps cover major highways like Route 66, I-40, I-25, and I-10, and include a GPS grid for navigation.
NEW MEXICO
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
SOUTH DAKOTA
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
TENNESSEE
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
WISCONSIN
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
MICHIGAN
For long trips, we prefer DeLorme's Gazetteer Detailed State Maps. With a latitude and longitude overlay grid, they simplify GPS navigation. They also include inset maps for major cities and cover all state lands, making them perfect for exploring popular spots and hidden gems.
WISCONSIN
These books offer a fun way to incorporate river and lake adventures into your travel plans. "Paddling Northern Wisconsin" features trips for paddlers of all skill levels—beginner to expert—highlighting scenic rivers and the state's stunning landscapes and natural beauty.
UTAH
We use Benchmark Maps for the western states to track elevation, as higher areas usually have cooler weather. These accurate maps cover major highways like Route 66, I-40, I-25, and I-10, and include a GPS grid for navigation.
MINNESOTA
For long trips, we prefer DeLorme's Gazetteer Detailed State Maps. With a latitude and longitude overlay grid, they simplify GPS navigation. They also include inset maps for major cities and cover all state lands, making them perfect for exploring popular spots and hidden gems.
WISCONSIN
These books offer a fun way to incorporate river and lake adventures into your travel plans. "Paddling Southern Wisconsin" features trips for paddlers of all skill levels—beginner to expert—highlighting scenic rivers and the state's stunning landscapes and natural beauty.
MICHIGAN
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
TEXAS
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
UTAH
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
MINNESOTA
The Rand McNally Foldable Map is perfect for planning road trips across a state. Dave loves the large, detailed maps that let us easily mark must-see spots, including campsites, hiking trails, rivers, and attractions.
ILLINOIS
For long trips, we prefer DeLorme's Gazetteer Detailed State Maps. With a latitude and longitude overlay grid, they simplify GPS navigation. They also include inset maps for major cities and cover all state lands, making them perfect for exploring popular spots and hidden gems.
MICHIGAN
Social distancing is easy when camping in a state with vast forests and miles of shoreline. Our travel trailer adventure in Yooper territory included climbing volcanic bedrock, hiking through pristine forests, kayaking in glacial waterways, and enjoying the shores of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes.
NEW MEXICO
We use Benchmark Maps for the western states to track elevation, as higher areas usually have cooler weather. These accurate maps cover major highways like Route 66, I-40, I-25, and I-10, and include a GPS grid for navigation.
SOUTH DAKOTA
For long trips, we prefer DeLorme's Gazetteer Detailed State Maps. With a latitude and longitude overlay grid, they simplify GPS navigation. They also include inset maps for major cities and cover all state lands, making them perfect for exploring popular spots and hidden gems.
TENNESSEE
For long trips, we prefer DeLorme's Gazetteer Detailed State Maps. With a latitude and longitude overlay grid, they simplify GPS navigation. They also include inset maps for major cities and cover all state lands, making them perfect for exploring popular spots and hidden gems.