Chris Epting

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Roadside Attractions: A strange, hidden landmark at a gas station

There’s a strange landmark in Huntington Beach, CA: a black granite tombstone at Springdale Street and Warner Avenue, in the bushes behind the ARCO...

A historic home run: Road trip stops across the U.S. for baseball fans

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the idea of mixing baseball history with travel. I’ve written a number of related...

Road Trip: Places in the Northeast to celebrate your independence 

Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite times to visit some of those places that help define the freedoms we enjoy...

Quirky roadside stops with an interesting (and sometimes delicious!) history

Why do we wander? That's what I asked you in my last column, where I acknowledged the importance of road trip culture. Are you on...

Why we wander: New column reminisces on road trip culture and why it’s still so important

As “normal” life begins to creep back, we wanderers keep our secret safe. The pandemic didn’t completely rob us of our ability to move...