Riley Cobb
Van-life contributor
Based in currently somewhere in Utah
riley lives in a van that has a name (Patricia) and writes the way she thinks — fast, lowercase, occasionally without ending the question. she's slept in more national-forest pullouts than most people have seen in their lives and is honest about which ones were worth it. she will tell you the price of everything. coffee budget: aggressive.
5 published articles · most recent June 11, 2026
Articles by Riley Cobb
- When Is Camping Season in Alaska? Month-by-Month RealityAlaska camping season month by month — when campgrounds open, when mosquitos peak, and the window most travelers actually want.
- Best Campgrounds in Arkansashonest picks for the best campgrounds in arkansas — Buffalo River, Petit Jean, Ouachita, plus dispersed Ozark spots and which ones to skip.
- Best Campgrounds in AlabamaA van-lifer's honest roundup of Alabama's best campgrounds — state parks, national forest sites, real prices, and what's actually worth the drive.
- Beach Camping in Alaska: What You Actually GetReal talk on Alaska beach camping: where to pitch, what it costs, which oceanfront sites are worth the drive, and what gear actually matters.
- Backcountry Camping in Alaska: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesReal talk on Alaska backcountry permits, the routes worth flying up for, bear logistics, and which booking site to actually use.
