The old computer game that's suddenly in vogue again offers some practical advice for adventure travel.

Crossing the country in the mid-1800s wasn't easy. Reliving it via the Oregon Trail video game is the eye-opening gift that ...

Rock Creek Station was a popular stop for pioneers traveling along Idaho's Snake River. After several dozen summers wandering the country in a series of VW vans, in 2010 we embarked on a refresher ...

After several dozen summers wandering the country in a series of VW vans, in 2010 we embarked on a refresher course in American history by following the route of pioneers on the Oregon Trail and ...