When you think of the state of Oregon in the USA, what comes to mind? You might think of farm-to-table food, Pinot noir wine, and heavily forested nature. You can find all of this and more in the town of Wilsonville. Martin and I packed up our Jeep and took Julian on his first out-of-state road trip for a weekend in Wilsonville. Here’s everything we did during our weekend adventure!

One of the most popular road trip destinations in the USA is Zion National Park. Known for its swooping red cliffs, this nature preserve in southwest Utah is distinguished by the scenic 2,000 feet deep Zion Canyon and the popular wading hikes, The Narrows and The Subway.

Are you planning a road trip and wondering what kind of clothing and toiletries to pack? In this article, I’ll highlight 13 essential road trip items, particularly those that help you maintain a minimalist packing list and stay comfortable while traveling on the road. This is a spin-off of the Road Trip Essentials for Car post.