Perhaps the most idealistic image of American culture is the classic Road Trip. Whether it’s packing up a family in the station wagon or a solo soul-search, a days-long trek through the southwest centers around Historic Route 66. From The Grapes of Wrath to Cars, Route 66 represents freedom and summertime, with the cross-country roadway often serving as […]

There’s something magical about a fall Saturday in a college town. For casual fans, the fun isn’t in memorizing rosters or checking rankings — it’s in the energy of the crowd, the buzz on campus, and the local culture spilling into the streets. College football travel doesn’t have to be intimidating. Football road trips can […]

There’s bowl season — and then there’s Bowl Season done right. For some fans, it’s a once-a-year vacation. For others, it’s a bucket-list pilgrimage. And for a few lucky ones, it’s both. Every December, college football fans flood warm-weather cities, casino corridors, beach towns, and playoff hubs chasing one more weekend of football and memories. […]

For eight years, I have been in pursuit to experience a game day at every FBS stadium. I’m drawn to college football because of its diverse identities and strong tie to American culture. A Saturday in the south differs so much from one in the upper Midwest that you’d assume they’re entirely different leagues. It’s […]