Category: On the Road

Grapefruits and Galaxies
Passersby in this sleepy Californian town should take note of unattended grapefruit stands that line the main road...
On the Road

Western Road Trip
Jamie had never visited a national park before, and was feeling a touch of cabin fever, so she and Eric decided to embark on a bucket-list adventure: a western road trip. The two made their way through highways, byways, along with a few detours to see not one, not two, but fifteen national parks on their month-long excursion.
On the Road


Hemingway’s Haunts
Mesmerized by the area’s natural beauty, it was in Sun Valley that the author felt like he could finally live the life of his many idealistic characters—hiking, hunting, and enjoying time with locals that knew the rugged landscape.
Impactful Patrons


Pitstops to Playbills
The small, rugged town of Grand Junction was once no more than a pit stop along the train route between Denver and Salt Lake City. Then came the Avalon.
In The Details

Exploring Otherwhere in Uzbekistan With David Axelrod
Guest writer David Axelrod shares his experience traveling through Uzbekistan during the pandemic.
Adventurer Stories

Popping Up In Seoul
This colorful playground was filled with over 300 Community photos from around the world (and some never-before-seen Adventure Photos!).
AWA IRL


A Poet’s Home For Romance & Heartbreak
America’s fourth-oldest library has no shortage of stories to tell.
History Lesson


Finding Art Amongst The Feathers
It’s not everyday you come across a library with no books.
Skilled Artisans


AWA On Display
Did you know that an Accidentally Wes Anderson Art Exhibition took place at the Philbrook Museum of Art?
AWA IRL


The Lettuce Of Cabbage Key
A small island where tips are taped to the walls of the bar, and perhaps one of the most famous "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" is served.
Quality Quirks


Floating Fishermen
These humble seafaring shacks are all that's left of a once booming fishing industry.
Off the beaten path

A Pocket-Sized Post Office
The post office, located along the U.S. Route 41, is in fact, the smallest full-service post office in the United States.
On the Road


Saving The Rarest Floating Lighthouse
Despite the sci-fi sounding name, this lightship is a rare homage to how ships are protected in deep or onerous terrain where it is difficult to construct lighthouses.
Off-Centered Adventures