OffBeat Pathfinder Basecamp

Looking for a spot near Birmingham that doesn’t cost more than my car. Bonus if it has personality and doesn’t smell like 1987. Anyone got recommendations? I’ll trade travel hacks for a decent night’s sleep.

Pet-friendly a plus. #birminghambudget #offbeathotels #traveltips

Trying to avoid a hotel with “character” (read: bedbugs). Any recs for cheap but not sketchy spots? Bonus for breakfast included! #birmingham #budgettravel

First thing you gotta know about Minneapolis is there’s like…more lakes than fast food joints. Spent my Saturday hopping from Lake Calhoun (fine, “Bde Maka Ska” but I still mess it up) to Lake Harriet, paddleboarded until my arms gave up.

Stopped for a Juicy Lucy at Matt’s Bar (I get the cheese ...

Ever see a waterfall freeze up here? Looks wild, like a glass sculpture.


Where’s the best spot for a picnic if you wanna avoid the crowds?

I grew up an hour from Woodstock, and it still blows me away every visit. The Woodstock Farmers’ Market has the best apple cider donuts—get there early before they sell out. For a different vibe, try the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park trails. And yes, Billings Farm’s cheese ...

Spent last weekend getting soggy in Olympic National Park, and it was totally worth it. Where else can you hike from ancient rainforest to wild Pacific beaches in one afternoon? The Hoh Rain Forest is like stepping into a Studio Ghibli film (if you’re into moss, this is your place). I ran into a ...

What’s the real story on haunted hotels?