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Alyssa Ochs

Alyssa spent several years living the nomadic life as a full-time RVer and writing about her favorite places from the road. With a passion for nature and the outdoors, you can often find her hiking, climbing, kayaking, and exploring amazing new destinations with her husband, son, and highly energetic dog. These days, she calls New Mexico her home base.

Stories by Alyssa

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Nature Escapes

15 Pet-Friendly Cabins in Oklahoma

By Alyssa Ochs | May 13, 2022

It’s fun traveling across Oklahoma with your dog because of the nice parks, trails, and pet-friendly patios that you can check out at pit stops along the way. As an…

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Mountain Getaways

Top 12 Airbnbs in Killington, Vermont

By Alyssa Ochs | May 10, 2022

Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts love traveling to Killington, Vermont to hit the slopes each winter but there are a lot of fun things to do in Killington all throughout the…

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Family Fun

12 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Austin, Texas

By Alyssa Ochs | May 6, 2022

Austin, Texas is an all-around fun city to visit regardless of whether you’re with your partner, a group of friends, or your family. A lot of people know Austin for…

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Best of the Best

14 Best Places for Camping near Redwood National Park

By Alyssa Ochs | May 6, 2022

There is something so magical and mysterious about walking through the coastal redwood trees at Redwood National Park and feeling so small among their presence. But in addition to these…

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Cozy Cabins

16 Pet-Friendly Cabins in Virginia

By Alyssa Ochs | May 6, 2022

Virginia is a wonderful place for a wilderness adventure and slowing down your pace of life in the great outdoors. It’s fun to rent a cabin here to fully immerse…

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Crowd-free Escapes

14 Best Places to Visit in Colorado If You Hate Crowds

By Alyssa Ochs | May 4, 2022

There are over five million people who call Colorado their home, but the state has been welcoming nearly 87 million visitors annually in recent years. This can make many popular…

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Family Fun

12 Family-Friendly Things to Do in New Orleans

By Alyssa Ochs | Apr 27, 2022

Many people think of New Orleans as a place to party with friends and get wild while celebrating festivals and drinking on the street. However, New Orleans is also a…

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Outdoor Adventurers

14 Best Camping Spots Near Acadia National Park

By Alyssa Ochs | Apr 22, 2022

One of America's most beautiful national parks, Acadia National Park is an incredible place to explore by doing outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. To…

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Coastal Gems

Top 12 Vacation Rentals in Virginia Beach

By Alyssa Ochs | Apr 21, 2022

Virginia Beach, Virginia is one of the most popular places in the U.S. for a beach vacation because of its family-friendly attractions, iconic boardwalk, and excellent dining scene. There’s plenty…

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Starry Nights

13 Best Places for Camping Near Olympic National Park

By Alyssa Ochs | Apr 20, 2022

Within just a few hours of Seattle, you can visit the incredible Olympic National Park and see everything from mountains to rainforests and beaches. This is a nature lover’s paradise…

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