Trying an Alternative Life Support in Central Oregon
Photography and words by Brandi Murray of Roof Top Chronicles A Quick Introduction We have been pondering the idea of a van for a while, but needed to run one through the paces in real life, so we connected with ROAMERICA to set up a rental. As avid outdoor lovers we need a vehicle that will sustain and transport us to all of our favorite activities: trail
Hot Springs & Sunstones: an Oregon Desert Classic
Photography and words by Ryan Flood My love of the Oregon Desert runs deep, and thankfully my family doesn’t mind a few days of wandering among the sun-scorched scablands and sagebrush flats that make up a large portion of our state. They are especially motivated when it comes to hot springs, and there was one pocket of Southeast Oregon known for those rare geothermal gems that
A Wander in the Wallowa Mountains with Roamerica
Photography and words by Ryan Flood Let the Road Trip Begin There is a magic pocket of Oregon known to some, and loved by many. Tucked into the Northeast corner of the state, Wallowa County is home to some of the most ruggedly beautiful country Oregon has to offer. From the snow-covered granite peaks of the Wallowa Mountains to the numerous small rivers and trout streams flowing
Exploring The Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Photos by Drew Smalley Photography / @drewsmalleyphoto Words by Erika Vikander / @erikathevikingvikander Location: The Gifford Pinchot National Forest The problem with living in such an unbelievably scenic place is, it is nearly impossible to decide what new area to explore. Within two hours you can be at the coast, the desert, old growth forest, or on a serene mountain top with views beyond your wildest dreams. This
9 of the Top Mountain Biking Trails in Oregon
If you’re at all intrigued by the sport of mountain biking, then the Pacific Northwest should be on your list of mountain biking destinations. For example, singletrack terrain in Oregon through forests, mountains, and along rivers is some of the best and most unique in the country. With help from Singletracks, a nationwide online mountain biking community, we’ve put together an aggregated list of some
The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Family Campervan Trip
The Pacific Northwest region of the United States is the ultimate playground for all outdoors-people. Whether you’re four years old or 94, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From hiking to whale watching to mountain biking, your whole family will enjoy exploring everything that the PNW has to offer. We at ROAMERICA put together a list of some of our favorite family activities in
Quintessential Epic Oregon Road Trip
Words and Photos by Ryan Flood After weeks of sheltering-in-place, blanket-forts, neighborhood walks and diligently working our way through the entire Harry Potter series every Friday night, our family was well-overdue for an adventure outside our zip code. We are accustomed to family road trips and camping throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, but for this first trip of the Summer we wanted something a little
Oregon – Washington Campervan Road Trip!
We are Francois and Camila from Chile, and together with our 5 month old baby Elena we are excited to tell you about our last adventure in the US! But we will start from before, when in 2018 we started an Instagram account about hiking: Trekking en Chile (@trekking_en_chile). When we started this account, we wanted to show the most beautiful places for going hiking
3 Day Portland to Bend Van Trip Itinerary
The best trips are one’s that you never stop moving. Where there is adventure in both the destination and the journey. If you’re looking for a weekend out of the weirdness of Portland, Bend is the place to be. Here’s what I did with a few buddies, or turn off at the hundred other campgrounds and dirt roads along the way to create your adventure! Friday 4:00pm
In Your Backyard
by Nicholas King In this edition of "In Your Backyard," FOX26 Sports Anchor Nick King is breaking the rules, and dipping outside of California. Nick is traveling around Oregon in a campervan, rented by ROAMERICA. ROAMERICA is based in Portland. The company was founded in 2015, by the outdoors-loving couple, Gretchen Bayless and Taylor Hood. Gretchen and Taylor had been spending weekends in their own campervan for