Are e-Bikes Allowed on Federal Lands?
Yes, e-Bikes are allowed on just about all federal recreation lands including National Parks, National Forests, National Monuments, Wildlife Refuges, and so on. The only federal recreation lands where e-bikes still have not been addressed are Army Corps of Engineers projects.
Does the Ring Camera Require Internet Access?
The Ring Camera has become popular with boondockers as a way to set up a small, remote camera to capture video of intruders getting too close to their campsite. We had a reader ask us a question about the Ring Camera requiring Internet access in order to work...
Map of BLM Land in New York
There is no map of BLM land in New York. However, the BLM does maintain an "Eastern States" office that covers all areas east of the Mississippi River. But this office manages all of United States' sub-surface mineral rights (oil, gas, etc). This office also manages auctions of livestock and other properties gathered or seized from western states.
Can You Camp on BLM Wilderness Areas?
Yes, you can camp on BLM wilderness areas. However, vehicles are not allowed. This means you must park your vehicle outside of wilderness boundaries and hike your camping gear in.
Can You Camp in a Wilderness Area?
Yes, you can camp in a wilderness area, however you have to hike your camping gear in because vehicles are not allowed, including bicycles. Wilderness areas were created by the federal government to preserve habitats and...
Do You Still Have to Pay $20.00 to Park at an Ohio Turnpike Service Plaza if You Don’t Use the Hookups?
This was question was asked by one of our readers today. Ohio's turnpike system has seven "service plazas" (14 if you count each direction). Four of these service plazas feature overnight RV parks. Learn more about these RV parks at...
Idaho Rest Area Map
Locations depicted on this Idaho rest area map were gathered from the Idaho Department of Transportation. These are all of the state's official rest areas. Click on each map marker for additional details...
Utah Rest Area Map
Information for this Utah rest area map comes from the Utah Department of Transportation. These are all of the official Utah rest areas, some of which include parking areas, welcome centers, and overlooks. Click on a map marker to see...
Nevada Rest Area Map
Presented here is a Nevada rest area map that was created using data collected from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). This map was created on October 2, 2023. Also included is a set of rules for using Nevada rest areas.
Washington State Rest Area Map
The Washington State rest area map presented below was compiled from data published by the Washington State Department of Transportation on September 30, 2023. These are all of the official WSDOT "safety rest areas".
