Free Range Life

Reproductive Rights are an Economic Issue, as Well as a Human Rights One

By Rachel Puryear On this blog, I’ve previously discussed how eroding reproductive rights in much of the USA gravely threatens personal autonomy and freedom – see here and here and here for these discussions. I’ve also discussed qualitative differences between economic classes beyond just numbers, and how people can build wealth only when they have…

Mojave Desert Beauties, Part 2: Joshua Tree National Park

By Rachel Puryear The Mojave Desert in Southern California is a harsh place to live – but boy, does it have some amazing beauty that makes it well worth the visit. Here are gorgeous places to check out within the park. Be sure to also see the previous post on Death Valley National Park, which…

Rich and Poor – A Quick Guide Beyond the Numbers

By Rachel Puryear We all have a sense of what it means to be rich, poor, or in the middle. Official definitions of rich, poor, and middle tend to be quantitative – that is, determined by how much income one has, and maybe also how much wealth they possess. There are good reasons to create…

Three Gorgeous, Wooded Parks in Oakland, California

By Rachel Puryear Most people familiar with the San Francisco Bay Area don’t exactly associate the city of Oakland with having lots of forests and wildlife – in fact, its reputation is pretty heavily urban. However, this city nonetheless has plenty of awesome, woodsy spots to get away from it all. Here are just three…

What Van/Rvers Should Know About the Fourth Amendment

By Rachel Puryear If you live or travel within the United States, the Fourth Amendment might not be something you think about often – that is, until you have to. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution – and its corresponding case law – governs rights regarding police searches and seizures. That is, under…

Grand Teton National Park

By Rachel Puryear If you’re visiting Yellowstone National Park – which I highly recommend, by the way – make some time to also stop by the neighboring Grand Teton National Park, too, minutes away from Yellowstone. Grand Teton may be less well known that Yellowstone, but that doesn’t mean it deserves to be overlooked –…

Five Ways to Earn Passive Cash Online Promoting Services

By Rachel Puryear You may have heard of affiliate marketing as a great way to independently make money online through your blog or website. In fact, I discussed affiliate marketing in detail in a previous post, and demonstrated an example of how one might market underwear shorts in a blog post. However, the affiliate marketing…

Yellowstone National Park

By Rachel Puryear The United States’ first-ever National Park, Yellowstone is a must-see for any parks and nature enthusiast. Here’s what you won’t want to miss when you go there: Grand Prismatic Spring You’ve no doubt seen the arresting photos capturing this vividly multicolored hot spring. Of course, as is usually the case with such…

Three Easy, Nutritious Meals for the Road

By Rachel Puryear One common issue people run into with road life, especially where their vehicle has limited kitchen facilities, is meals while glamping. However, you can make easy, delicious meals without spending lots of money on takeout, or sacrificing good nutrition. Here are three types of easy meals you can prepare on the road,…

Five Great U.S. Places to Visit in Fall

By Rachel Puryear Another summer is now behind us, and Fall has set in. The air is crisp, the leaves are changing color. Ice cold beers and barbecues are swapped for hot cider and soup, and the weather is cooling down. For many people, these changes mark the end of travel season – at least…