If planning on doing a lot of hiking, typical wilderness safety should be practiced. Be sure to read campground and trail rules thoroughly and to have a plan in case of an emergency. Always be sure to tell people when and where you are headed to just in case.

Bears and big cats are just two of the animal dangers, while extremes in weather present other risks. Always research the area you’re heading into.

We generally stay in an RV or a van whenever we’re traveling around our own country. Transportation and accommodation in one!

This really depends on where you are in the States and what time of year.

Having to pack for all sorts of weather, and gear as well depending on what your planning to do, it's important to pack smart! Check out trippedtravelgear.com for travel compression cubes. They'll help you stay organized as well as packing for optimal space saving! We even have a National Park collection!

Traditional American meals: Apple Pie, The Hamburger, Clam Chowder in Boston, Bagel in New York, Deep-Dish Pizza, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Texas Barbecue, and any fast food.

The USA is multicultural though and you can find just about any type of food from anywhere in the world, and most of the time it’s authentically made.