American Wilderness & Backcountry Overlanding Expedition

Take the passenger ferry over to explore the car-free streets, historic carriage roads, and waterfront views.

Wander through the historic weathered shanties, functioning smokehouses, and boutique fishing wharves in this working heritage village.

Pitch your tent at the rustic shoreline campground at the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula overlooking Lake Michigan.

Launch kayaks for scenic river paddling and kayak fishing through gentle currents winding out toward the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Set up basecamp under towering pines near massive coastal dunes with convenient access to trailheads and beaches.

Stop into Frankfort's premier craft brewery for Belgian-style ales and artisan flatbreads after a full day on the water.

Savor lakeside dining with locally sourced seasonal cuisine right on the water's edge.

Photograph this historic 1858 beacon standing on the rugged dunes between Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake.

Taste traditional Michigan cherry pies, jams, and comfort bakery favorites that have been served here since 1922.

Visit the pasture to meet friendly alpacas and browse cozy handmade alpaca fleece textiles.

Camp under the pines near the peaceful shoreline of Lake Sylvia, an ideal staging ground for overlanding into the mountain ridges.

Hike the short, rocky ascent to this panoramic rocky promontory to catch a breathtaking 360-degree sunset across the Ouachita mountain ridges.

Find secluded dispersed overlanding campsites along the winding Forest Service logging roads in the national forest.

Launch your kayaks into the bayou from Shady Glade to access the quiet maze of bald cypress trees and Government Ditch.

Paddle along the marked Carter's Chute trail inside the Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area to observe herons, egrets, and turtles among hanging moss.

Dine on elevated Southern comfort fare, steaks, and cocktails in an atmospheric historic brick building in downtown Jefferson.

Explore local artisan goods and antiques set inside a historic renovated downtown bank.

Browse curated vintage apparel, home decor, and charming regional collectibles.

Unwind with regional Texas wines, craft espresso drinks, and light bites in a relaxed historic space.

Step back into the 1870s at this iconic hardware and general store featuring an antique soda fountain and five-cent coffee.

Indulge in classic handmade pralines, peanut brittle, and traditional fudge made fresh daily.

Set up camp under the towering canyon cliffs at Fortress Cliff Campground, an ideal launch point for canyon exploration.

Ride your mountain bike along the flowing singletrack that curves beneath Capitol Peak.

Trek or bike out to the iconic 300-foot Lighthouse rock formation that symbolizes the Texas Panhandle.

Bike along the Rim Trail for staggering canyon viewpoints overlooking the deep cut of the Rio Grande gorge on the border.

Camp along the lake's quiet shoreline loops, especially serene and uncrowded during the mild winter months.

Scout the endless undeveloped barrier island sands where driving and dispersed camping right on the Gulf beach are permitted.

Relax with craft cocktails and a great open-air patio vibe in downtown Corpus Christi.

Enjoy elevated pub classics, gourmet burgers, and local craft beers inside Lamar Park.

Marvel at hundreds of real dinosaur fossils preserved in a dramatic indoor cliff face wall.

Walk through this narrow sheer-walled canyon trail flanked by cottonwoods and desert sandstone.

Tour the preserved early 20th-century homestead cabin of local pioneer Josie Bassett Morris nestled in a desert oasis.

Drive high above the canyon rim onto public Bureau of Land Management territory for dramatic free dispersed overlanding overlooking the monument.

Hike the remote alpine loop trail just 10 miles south of the Canadian border, taking in pristine glacial cirques and high mountain lakes.

Pitch your tent beside the rushing mountain waters of Blue Sky Creek beneath towering western red cedars and pines.