The Ultimate LEVER ACTION RIFLE Every American Should Own! video by Survival Gear.
Summary:
Discover the legacy of lever action rifles and their role in American history. See why this design remains relevant over a century later.
This video examines the historical impact of lever action rifles and how they helped shape the development of the United States. Whether you are a firearms enthusiast or a history buff, you will learn how these tools evolved from frontier essentials into the refined, modern lever action platforms available today.
We explore the engineering endurance that keeps these classic rifles in production long after their introduction. By contrasting early models with current manufacturing standards, we highlight why the fundamental mechanics of the lever action rifle continue to impress shooters and collectors alike. You will gain a clearer understanding of why this specific action has stood the test of time.
Above, The Thumb (or a.k.a. John Wayne's Boot) in Monument Valley. It was prominently shown in the classic western, The Searchers. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
I have always been fascinated by filming locations, whether they were used for movies or television shows in the U.S. or in foreign countries.
Back in 2010, I published The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan that spotlights locations used (or depicted in miniature) in Japanese monster movies. (I still have some copies available. If you want a copy, go here.)
MSN posted a slideshow article on nine famous filming locations across the United States.
They begin it with:
From iconic city landmarks to remote natural wonders, these locations have played memorable roles in television and film. Each site, from bustling restaurants and historic buildings to dramatic landscapes, has become a destination for fans eager to connect with their favorite on-screen moments. Together, they showcase the diverse settings that have shaped American pop culture on screen.
Rifle Prices COLLAPSED in 2026 — 10 Rifles NOW Dirt-Cheap in 2026! video by Gun Addicts.
Summary:
The rifle market has taken a dramatic turn in 2026, and savvy buyers are taking full advantage. After years of soaring prices, supply shortages, and overwhelming demand, many popular rifles have become far more affordable than anyone expected. Whether it's increased production, changing consumer trends, or an oversupplied market, some outstanding rifles are now available at prices that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.
In this video, we're counting down Rifle Prices COLLAPSED in 2026 — 10 Rifles NOW Dirt-Cheap in 2026! From dependable hunting rifles and tactical favorites to precision bolt-actions and budget-friendly semi-autos, these firearms offer exceptional performance without the premium price tag.
We'll break down what makes each rifle a standout bargain, including accuracy, reliability, build quality, features, aftermarket support, and overall value. Some of these rifles were once considered expensive dream guns, while others have quietly become the best bargains on the market thanks to recent price drops and increased availability.
If you love getting the most value for your money, this is one countdown you won't want to miss. Stay until the end because our number one pick is a rifle that combines premium performance, legendary reliability, and a surprisingly affordable price—making it one of the biggest bargains of 2026.
Well, we are now in a new month. June came and went in a flash it seems.
It is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen in Tokyo foreign exchange trading for those planning a vacation to the Land of the Rising Sun.
According to Japan Today:
TOKYO - The yen hit a fresh 39-year low past 162 versus the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, despite concerns by market players of possible intervention by Japanese authorities to stem the currency's fall.
The Japanese currency sank to the lower 162 zone in Tokyo, marking its lowest level since December 1986, amid expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes this year. Yen selling was also accelerated at one point by domestic importers who bought the dollar.
"There is a growing view that it will be difficult for the yen to compete with the dollar if the Fed does go ahead with rate hikes," said Takuya Kanda, senior researcher at the Gaitame.com Research.
Although Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned earlier in the day that the government is "always" ready to act when necessary, in response to the yen's fall against the dollar, the currency market showed little reaction.
Above, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at High Line. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
One of the joys of travel has to include riding on scenic/tourist railroad.
I've ridden a few, such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado, the 1880 Train in South Dakota, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad in California and others.
Above, at one point, the Durango train is 300 feet above the Animas River. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
RV Travel posted a poll asking readers how interested they are in riding scenic/tourist railroads.
They begin it with:
How interested are you in riding scenic or tourist railroads? Maybe you’ve already crossed a few famous routes off your bucket list, or perhaps you’ve never really given them much thought. Either way, we’d love to know where you stand.
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about traveling by train. Instead of white-knuckle traffic, endless construction zones, and watching your fuel gauge creep toward empty, you can simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery rolling by. Some of the most famous tourist railroads wind through breathtaking mountain passes, hug dramatic coastlines, cross towering bridges, or travel through places that aren’t accessible by road at all.
To read more and participate in the poll, go here.
Now that we're in summer, with students on summer vacation and some seasonal workers idly relaxing, here is a suggestion for a movie to watch.
It is Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994), a comedy-drama based on the schlock film producer-director and his friendship with the late horror star Bela Lugosi. The movie stars Johnny Depp as Ed Wood.
Ed Wood, at the time of its release, was given two thumb's up by critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (see video below).
Although it didn't make that much theatrically, it is now considered a cult classic by movie fans. It is hard to believe that it was released 32 years ago.
Above, yours truly with Martin Landau at Monsterpalooza in 2013.
Back in 2013, I met actor Martin Landau, who garnered a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role as Bela Lugosi at Monsterpalooza. Rick Baker, who created Landau's Lugosi make-up, also received an Oscar for his Ed Wood work.
I highly recommend getting the DVD (or Blu-ray) of Ed Wood. It is available at Amazon or at other dealers.
20 Secrets Winchester Doesn't Want You to Know About the .30-30 video by At The Range.
Summary:
Everybody calls it the deer gun. The truck rifle. The cheap old 30-30. They've got it wrong, and the rifle in your safe can prove it.
The Winchester 94 is the best-selling centerfire lever rifle in American history, more than 7 million built since 1894. But the cartridge's own famous name started as a competitor's insult. Winchester gutted the gun in 1964 to cut costs and damaged its own reputation doing it. And your rifle sits on one side of that 1964 line or the other, worth a few hundred dollars or a few thousand depending on details most owners were never told to look for.
The 15,000 dollar Browning patent. The serial number and safety tells that date your rifle almost to the year. The U.S. military 94s hiding at estate sales. How to read your own gun in 10 seconds. Every date, price, and part detail verified 2026.
If you own one, tell me your serial and whether it's a pre-64. And for the men who've carried both, Winchester or Marlin, which one earned its spot in your safe and which one's been the safe queen? Some of you are already loaded for that fight.
New breakdowns every day. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.
Winchester 1894: The Rifle That Turned a Frontier Myth Into an American Empire video by Mercy Ian.
Summary:
Winchester 1894 was never just another lever-action rifle. It arrived at a moment when the American frontier was already becoming memory, yet the market for that memory was only beginning to grow. This video traces how the Model 1894 joined new smokeless-powder cartridges, mass production, hunting culture, and Winchester’s powerful brand identity to become one of the most enduring rifles in American history. Behind the cowboy image was a deeper industrial story: a company that understood timing, distribution, mythology, and the changing needs of civilian shooters. The result was not simply a gun of the Old West, but a machine that helped turn the Old West into a lasting commercial legend.
For those of us ex-Californians in New Mexico needing their fix of an In-In-Out Burger, they will be be able to partake in Albuquerque next year.
One store is slated to open next year and two more are planned for Albuquerque.
Here a video from KOB Channel 4 News:
While it is great that New Mexico will be getting In-N-Out Burger restaurants, I would also like to see Original Tommy's open in New Mexico as well. The nearest Original Tommy's to New Mexico are in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wyoming Eye Candy - Cody Show Prep 2026 video by The Cinnabar.
Summary:
Join us as we look over some of the projects we're working on in preparation for the upcoming Winchester Arms Collectors Association show here in Cody.
Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 45 million records, including 35 million in album sales worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. Critics have noted Furtado's musical versatility and experimentation with genres.
Above, my Winchester 94 and Ruger 10/22. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Until I decided that I wanted to buy a pre-64 Winchester 94 lever-action rifle in .30-30 caliber, I had no "craving" to buy "that certain gun." Well, maybe after seeing a friend's Ruger 10/22 during a shoot caused me want to buy comes close. But there were plenty of them around and I bought one in short order for under a hundred bucks. The Winchester as definitely a sought-after gun. I found exactly what I wanted in an Albuquerque gun store.
There are some guns that people talked themselves out of buying, causing them to regret it. That is the crux of an article in The Avid Outdoorsman.
They begin it with:
Some guns do not look like obvious buys at the time. Maybe the price felt a little high, the caliber seemed odd, the model looked outdated, or the buyer figured there would always be another one later. Then the market changed, the gun disappeared, and that “I’ll think about it” decision started hurting.
The worst part is that many of these guns were not rare when people passed on them. They were sitting in used racks, police trade-in cases, pawn shops, and surplus bins waiting for someone to recognize what they were. Now the same guns cost more, show up less, and make people wish they had just bought the thing when they had the chance.
The Democrat Party is not your granddaddy's party anymore.
They have turned full on communist. Several Democrats who have declared themselves socialists defeated mainstream traditional democrats in primaries.
Sen. John Fetterman is sounding the alarm.
From Fox News:
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., delivered a blistering rebuke of the Democratic Party's progressive wing, arguing the party is "drifting firmly into communism" after socialist-backed candidates scored major victories in New York.
"It was a huge night for the dirtbag left last night in New York City, without a doubt," Fetterman told "The Will Cain Show."
Fetterman said Wednesday the Democratic Party is increasingly embracing candidates who are "anti-Israel," "anti-American" and opposed to core institutions like immigration enforcement and prisons.
It is surprising at how the used gun market has gotten tighter over the years. Guns that were common, easy to find and relatively inexpensive are now scarce and high-priced.
The turning point seemed to arrive at the same time the pandemic hit. Some people seeing government's overreach in imposing quarantines made them realize that tyranny is just a hairbreath's away and they needed to arm themselves.
Meanwhile, others suddenly got "sentimental" over guns and started buying like crazy.
The Avid Outdoorsman posted a list of guns that used to be easy to find before everyone got "sentimental" about them.
They begin with:
Some guns sat in racks for years because nobody thought they were special. They were old police trade-ins, plain hunting rifles, cheap surplus guns, pawn-shop revolvers, or “just another” rimfire. Then nostalgia kicked in, collectors started paying attention, and suddenly the guns everyone ignored became the ones everyone wanted back.
That is the funny thing about used guns. A model can spend decades being ordinary, then turn into something people regret passing up. These are the guns that used to be easy to find before everyone got sentimental and decided they needed one after all.
Above, camping at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
A week has gone by since summer solstice arrived on June 21.
For those who are fellow RVers, RV Travel has gathered links to summer tips and articles in one spot. As they said, they've posted over 25,000 articles over the years.
They begin with:
We’ve published about 25,000 articles over the years—and no, that’s not a typo. 25,000 and counting! That means we’ve covered many topics more than once, so we like to gather related articles in one place to make them easier for you to find and enjoy.
So, with that said, here are our (RVtravel.com’s) top articles about summer RVing. We’re sure you’ll find something useful here, and we bet you’ll learn a thing or two, too!
Above, at a skeet range with the Remington 870 Express. Photo by Mitch Geriminsky.
A few years ago (2022, I think), I was in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
During the time I was there, I tried out skeet shooting and enjoyed it. I used a shotgun borrowed from one of the guys we were shooting with. I did better than I expected. I decided to buy my own shotgun.
Afterwards, we went to a gun store to browse around. I saw some Remington 870 Express shotguns on a rack. I decided to buy one (got a good deal as the store owner was Masonic friend of my friend Mitch).
The Remington 870 Express is a nice little gun and I've done some shooting with it at our shooting area.
Ammoland posted an article on the Remington 870 Express yesterday.
It begins with:
With more than 11 million produced, it’s safe to say Americans have a soft spot for the Remington 870. Long before it became my first shotgun, I knew I wanted one because of its exceptional reliability and hard-earned reputation.
At the time, I was fresh out of college and working at my local Gander Mountain, so money was a little tight. Most of the firearms I owned had been handed down from my father and grandfathers, but I wanted a gun that was truly my own—a versatile, do-everything shotgun that I could buy with my own paycheck.
It didn’t take long to land on a 12-gauge Remington 870 Express. It was everything I was looking for: simple, dependable, and affordable at less than $400. With a single shotgun, I could shoot trap, chase spring gobblers, or head into the deer woods in the fall.
That same 870 still sits in my gun safe today, and after all these years, it’s still running strong.
12 Collectible Lever Action Rifles Worth Knowing in 2026 video by The Armory.
Summary:
Some lever-action rifles are getting harder to find clean, original, and fairly priced.
In this video, we break down 12 collectible lever action rifles that U.S. gun owners, hunters, and collectors are watching closely in 2026.
We’re looking at classic Winchester, Marlin, Savage, Browning, Smith & Wesson, and Henry lever guns, including the pre-64 Winchester Model 94, JM-marked Marlin 336, Savage 99, Winchester 71, Marlin 39A, Marlin 1894 in .357 Magnum, Browning BLR, and more.
This is not hype or sales talk. It’s a practical collector guide focused on history, originality, condition, mechanical design, ownership considerations, and why certain rifles keep gaining attention in the used market. We’ll cover what makes these rifles desirable, where buyers often make mistakes, and why clean, unmodified examples can matter so much to serious collectors.
Whether you’re a deer hunter, lever-gun fan, rimfire shooter, or collector trying to understand the 2026 market, this list gives you a clear starting point.
Subscribe for more firearm market commentary, responsible gun ownership content, and classic rifle buyer guides. Drop a comment with the lever gun you’d never sell.
Well, there's one suggestion: Avoid seeing the new Supergirl movie.
At least that's the verdict of Lou Aguilar at The American Spectator. He posted a review of Supergirl so that you won't have to see it. He dubs it as Suffergirl.
He begins with:
I didn’t intend to see Supergirl. I knew it would be infantile, dark, and woke — three of my biggest kryptonite rocks — and I had a book to finish, already late due to a medical trauma. But a critic buddy called me with an extra screening pass, and I wanted to see him. Now, the reason he had a ticket for me tells you all you need to know about the box-office prospects for Supergirl, and the mentality of Hollywoke, what’s left of it.
My liberal friend has a like-minded 12-year-old daughter who loved the Sam Raimi Spider-Man pictures. She took one look at the Supergirl trailer depicting a depressed, drunk, nihilistic heroine and told her dad she had no interest in it. If the moviemakers can’t lure an impressionable pre-girlboss into the theater, just imagine all the boys and young men the film will attract.
So, I sat there in a soon-to-be-empty seat, hoping to at least enjoy some mindless superhero action worthy of a $170-million production, based on a comic-book universe I’d loved as a kid. And I didn’t even get that. The film is dark, all right, but not just in thematic mood. It’s so underlit, it makes Night of the Living Dead look like The Wizard of Oz by comparison.
Above, filling up the RV at the Jamestown, New Mexico Flying J. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Independence Day (Fourth of July) is just days away.
Right now, unleaded regular gasoline at the Flying J down the hill from my home is at $3.55/gallon. It has come down since the Iran war agreement was signed.
There's even better news for those who are regular (and irregular) customers of Pilot, Flying J and One9 gasoline stations.
From RV Travel:
Just in time for one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, Pilot is giving drivers a chance to save at the pump. From July 1 through July 5, customers can receive 25 cents off every gallon of gas or auto diesel at participating Pilot, Flying J, and One9 travel centers across the U.S.
The offer comes as AAA projects more than 61 million Americans will travel by car over the Fourth of July holiday, making it one of the busiest Independence Day travel periods on record. For RVers, campers, and other road trippers, the discount could help offset the cost of a long holiday drive.
For RVers, especially ones with big gas tanks, this is welcome news.
About a month or so ago, a kitchen fire erupted at Denny's in the Flying J Travel Center down the hill from our community.
For a while, we wondered when the repairs would begin, but they never did.
Friend Nandoh told me a few weeks ago that Denny's lease was expiring in July but the Flying J released them early. The space that Denny's now occupies will be made into a McDonalds.
I noticed yesterday that the Denny's signs were removed. Looks like they are removing their property from the location.
Actually, I am not at all surprised. This Denny's didn't seem to get much business, this was especially so since they changed their menu (no Senior menu) and hiked their prices. We have been going to Lil's Cafe in Thoreau since Denny's closed.
Above, yours truly with the Remington 870 Express shotgun.
A few years ago, I bought a 12 gauge Remington 870 Express shotgun. I bought it as I didn't have a shotgun for target practice. Yes, I did have a Manton shotgun, but it was made in the 1800s and I wouldn't attempt shooting a gun its age.
I took out the Remington a few times to shoot and it became comfortable enough. I tried skeet shooting with it, but since I wasn't used to it, I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with it. I got much better with it when I took it out to the shooting area near home.
It is on the list of 15 guns that The Avid Outdoorsman posted that became more respected once owners quit babying them.
They begin with:
Some guns get treated too carefully at first. Owners worry about scratches, holster wear, rain, dirty ammo, rough rests, truck rides, and every little mark that proves the gun has actually been used. That makes sense with true collector pieces, but most working guns earn respect by doing more than sitting clean in a safe.
Once owners stop babying them, certain firearms start making a lot more sense. They get carried, shot, hunted, cleaned, bumped around, and trusted. The finish may not stay perfect, but the confidence grows. These guns became more respected once they were used like tools.
Above, the general area where the two airliners fell after the collision. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Four days from today will be the 70th anniversary of the airline collision over the Grand Canyon. Commemoration events will take place.
The mid-air collision of two airliners led to the formation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to the Grand Canyon Historical Society:
On June 30, 2026, the 70th anniversary of the 1956 mid-air collision will be recognized with a memorial service at Grand Canyon. This will be an all-day event starting at 9 a.m. at the Desert View Overlook amphitheater. First, talks at the overlook. Next, a visit to the Pioneer Cemetery in Grand Canyon Village. At 3 p.m. an "Ask The Experts" panel will present at Shrine of the Ages. The days event will end at 6 p.m.
On July 1, a visit to Flagstaff Citizens’ Cemetery from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. where victims will be recognized who perished on TWA Flight 2. There will be lectures given and a time for questions and answers.
Join us to recognize this tragic, historic event. The Patrons of the 1956 Midair Collision is the primary organizer of this event.
If one visits the Desert View Overlook at Grand Canyon National Park, they will see permanent plaques detailing the tragedy.
Above, the description of the tragedy at Desert View. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
On June 30, 1956, a Lockheed L-1049A Super Constellation operating as TWA Flight 2, was struck by a Douglas DC-7 Mainliner operating as United Air Lines Flight 718 over Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The Constellation fell into the canyon, while the DC-7 slammed into a cliff. All 128 people on board both aircraft died, making it the first commercial airline incident to exceed one hundred fatalities. Both aircraft had departed Los Angeles International Airport minutes apart from each other and headed for Chicago and Kansas City, respectively. The collision took place in uncontrolled airspace, where it was the pilots' responsibility to maintain separation ("see and be seen"). This highlighted the antiquated state of air traffic control, which became the focus of major aviation reforms.
Above, the memorial plaque at Desert View overlook. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
We had a nice electrical storm last night. It took me a while to fall asleep as we had lightning and thunder show for a while after I went to bed. That was fun to watch.
We also had accompanying downpours to go along with it. This is most welcome as the Gallup/Jamestown area is a bit parched from the ongoing drought. I am sure my trees like it!
According to the National Weather Service, the weekend looks like this:
Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
12 Guns Every American Needs In Case of WW3 video by Clynt.
Summary:
12 guns. One real plan for if everything falls apart. Most safes are full of the wrong ones — find out if yours made the cut, especially #1
Welcome to the channel built for serious gun owners, collectors, and preppers who want more than range day content. Every video breaks down collectible firearms, vintage guns, and rare revolvers, rifles, and shotguns with real auction data, real market values, and the technical engineering details most gun owners never learn. From the Colt Python and Smith & Wesson Model 29 to the pre-64 Winchester Model 70, the M1 Garand, the Winchester Model 1886, and the legendary Parker Brothers shotguns, we dig into matching serial numbers, milled receivers, controlled-round feed actions, hand-fitted cylinders, proof marks, and the manufacturing history that separates a $300 gun from a five-figure collector piece.
This channel covers gun collecting, firearms investing, and survival preparedness in equal measure, featuring countdown-style breakdowns of the AK-47, the AR-15, the Glock 17 and Glock 19, the Ruger 10/22, the Mossberg 500, the Benelli M4, the Springfield M1A, and classic lever actions like the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1894. We pull real numbers from Rock Island Auction Company and other major auction houses to show you exactly what pre-ban rifles, pre-lock revolvers, and original Belgian-made shotguns are bringing today, and why originality, factory letters, and untouched finishes are the biggest drivers of value in the collector firearms market.
Whether you are building a war-ready loadout, preserving a family heirloom, or just trying to figure out what is sitting in your gun safe, this channel gives you the history, the technical detail, and the dollar figures to make informed decisions. New videos drop regularly covering collectible firearms, classic revolvers, vintage shotguns, military surplus rifles, and the preparedness gear every American household should have.
The 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, commonly referred to as Custer's Last Stand and known to the Lakota and other Plains Indians as the Battle of the Greasy Grass, was an armed engagement between combined forces of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. It took place on June 25–26, 1876, along the Little Bighorn River in the Crow Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana Territory. The battle, which resulted in the defeat of U.S. forces, was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
Above, the Reno-Benteen Defense Site monument. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
Last summer, a friend and I took a driving tour of the battlefield. We found the now National Monument near Crow Agency to be interesting as much of the terrain looked as it did in 1876. A new visitor center was under construction during our visit.
The battle was seen as a major victory of the Indian tribes and a massacre of the United States Army's 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Above, the Reno-Benteen battlefield. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
From KTVQ:
CROW AGENCY — License plates from across the country filled parking lots and lined roads leading into Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on Thursday as thousands of visitors gathered to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Traffic stretched bumper to bumper as visitors continued arriving for the first day of a three-day commemoration. The event, hosted by the National Park Service in partnership with Tribal nations and other organizations, brought together descendants, historians, veterans, reenactors, and families to reflect on one of the most significant battles in American history.
Above, camping next to the Colorado River near Moab, Utah. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
If one is planning a summer vacation road trip, some states are better than others.
That is the crux of a new article posted by KRQE (originated from KTLA in Los Angeles), an Albuquerque-based station. Minnesota came in first and Utah came in second for best states for road trips.
The article looks at cost as well as other factors the article was being researched.
They begin with:
(KTLA) – Going on a summer road trip is always a “fun” time – but new research suggests that some places may be better than others when it comes to packing up the car and hitting the road.
WalletHub, a personal finance company, recently released its 2026 Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips report, which compared costs (including gas, car repairs, average hotel costs and others), safety and activity options to determine its ranking.
And what did those findings reveal? You may want to target the lakes and not the oceans.
