Stories

A 3-day Electric Road Trip in the Desert Southwest

The Essentials: November/December 2025

Gear for your next outdoor adventure.

The Best Wildsam Stories of 2025 by Region

Here's a look at some of our favorite travel stories from the past year.

Books About American Road Trips to Inspire Your Next Adventure

The miles, the food, the freedom — captured in stories that move across terrain and time.

The Year in Wildsam Photography: 2025

Spend some time with the images that defined Wildsam's year in visual storytelling.

Faherty's Lake Michigan Coast

A Hudson Valley Ramble

A harvest-season outing in Hudson Valley takes two.

Catch a California Breeze

A sweet-smelling journey through the Golden State with Make Scents

This Georgia Soul Food Kitchen Inspired a Legendary Album

A classic Georgia kitchen owns a place in music lore.

Queen of the Road

The Heartland Anthems of Rising Country Star Hailey Whitters

Road Trip Rides: GMC Sierra EV Elevation

Wildsam tests the GMC Sierra EV Elevation on a fall getaway.

Rugged Footwear for Wild Places

The best XTRATUF gifts for adventurous travelers.

Road Trip Rides: Mazda CX-70

Wildsam staffer tests the Mazda CX-70 on a getaway to Asheville, North Carolina.

Colorado Aspens

Catch the Colorado glow on this mountain drive.

The 2025 Wildsam Gift Guide

Meet the Winners of the 2025 Wildsam Photo Contest

Shots of the open road and American travel as seen through the lens of Wildsam readers.