Road Trip Locals
Road Trip Locals blends the magic of the road with the logistics that make it possible. We’re Jon and Kelly, and we help you plan unforgettable road trips across the U.S. and Canada! Here, you’ll find everything we’ve learned from years on the road… from our best road trip tips and detailed Travel Guides to cozy Yellowstone Cabins you can stay in.
What You’ll Find Here
• Road trip routes that actually make sense, from day trips and weekend getaways to multi-week adventures
• National park guides that cut through the overwhelm (we’re Yellowstone pros)
• Stories from the road (because no trip goes fully as planned, and that’s half the fun!)
• Cozy Yellowstone cabins you can actually stay in, right by the park
• Gift guides made for road trippers, by road trippers!
• Packing lists refined over years on the road
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About Us
In 2018, we were daydreaming about a gap year. In 2019, we landed remote jobs instead, and hit the road with our dog, Lincoln. Over the next five years, we road-tripped across the U.S. for months at a time.
There was a summer in the Rockies, a fall in New England, a year on the road, a long loop through the Red Rocks, 21 days in Alaska, and four seasons in Yellowstone. We spent Halloween night in Salem, tackled Angel’s Landing in Zion, camped with bears in Katmai, and found more than a few homes away from home.
After thousands of miles and dozens of states and national parks, one thing became clear: there’s so much to see stateside. That’s why we started Road Trip Locals to help others hit the road and make the most of every mile.
Our Road Trip Packing List
Five+ years, tens of thousands of miles, and countless repacks. Browse our favorite gear and our best packing secrets.
Cozy Yellowstone Cabins
Yellowstone is a big park. We’re here to help it feel manageable.
After years of visiting Yellowstone in every season, we planted roots in Gardiner, Montana, just one mile from the park’s North Entrance. Now, we offer an All-Seasons Guide and Cozy Cabins for travelers who want a comfortable, well-located home base to explore.
Stays with us come with something extra: the same Yellowstone knowledge we share in our guide, baked right into your trip.
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Since 2019, we’ve worked from more tiny cabins, short-term rentals, hotel rooms, kitchen tables, backyard patios, and coffee shops than we can count. If you’re thinking about working remotely while traveling, here’s what that has looked like for us and how to set yourself up for success as a digital nomad.