Northlane
Mar 18, 2026
Why your road trip needs a GPX file, not just a phone app
Phone navigation is built for getting somewhere fast. A road trip is the opposite. The apps will happily reroute you onto the interstate the moment a scenic two…
Journal
Notes from the road: planning tips, closures, seasons, and the details that make a long drive easier.
Feb 2, 2026
Planning around Highway 1 closures in Big Sur
Highway 1 through Big Sur is one of the most beautiful drives in the country, and one of the most fragile. Winter storms regularly trigger slides that close sec…
Jan 14, 2026
A practical guide to national park timed entry
Several of the most visited parks now use timed-entry or vehicle reservations during peak season. The rules change year to year, so we treat the official NPS pa…
Nov 27, 2025
Fuel, distance, and daylight on the Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway is fully paved today, but it still rewards preparation. Services can be 100 miles or more apart, and some lodges close early in the season.…
Sep 9, 2025
Timing fall color on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Color moves down the mountains, not across a map. Higher elevations near Mount Pitchell and Graveyard Fields usually peak in early October, while lower sections…