Solarpunk Postcards

Our blog for the latest in Solarpunk Travel

There's always something going on with Solarpunk Travel. Check out our newsletter archives below with info on what we've been up to as well as our sustainable travel and co-op spotlight series.

Baby's First Year on the Rails

What eight months of sustainable travel with an infant has actually looked like, and what we'd tell other parents

Transit to Trails

A roundup of trips reaching nature without a car, from Wisconsin to California

We Moved Back to California

Loving our years in Wisconsin, and why California's policies pulled us back

DIY Solar eTrike & Velomobile

From a modified boat trailer to a finished velomobile with solar panels on the way

Hosted Bike Trips Around Wisconsin

A roundup of the trips we've organized and hosted for friends and community around Madison

Journey to Quebec City

Madison to Detroit to Montreal to Quebec, entirely by rail

Why America Doesn't Have Trains Anymore

A little history on how we got here, and why it's not as simple as 'just stop subsidizing cars'

Mutual Aid in Solarpunk Travel

How and Why We Host Guests for Free

Exploring Washington DC by Amtrak

A Solarpunk Travel Buddy Adventure

Cross-Country Skiing Around Madison, WI

Everyone's favorite sport

Solarpunk Travel's Online Initiatives

Reddit and Lemmy online resources

Embracing Sustainable and Captivating Local Tourism in Madison, WI

Amtrak Adventure 2023

Exploring the Western US by Train

Presenting at MREA Energy Fair

5000 miles by solar charging ebike

A Wild(fire) Time in NM

Facing off climate wildfires as our inaugural tour comes to an end

Winter in the Desert

Tucson to Albuquerque

Technicians for Sustainability Interview

Tucson, AZ

The Journey Will Continue!

San Franciso, Big Sur, Santa Barbara

Regenerative Landscaping Alliance Interview

Santa Barbara, CA

Our First Pacific Northwest Tour

A Life Changing Three Months

Story 2 Designs Interview

Seattle, WA

Basalt Blossom Interview

Klickitat, WA

Coos Head Food Co-op Interview

Coos Bay, OR

Port Orford Food Co-op Interview

Port Orford, OR

Full Cycle Compost Interview

Arcata, CA

Uplift Cannabis Co-op Interview

Petrolia, CA

Preparing for our Inaugural Tour

building and testing our solar ebike

Artists' Co-op of Mendocino Interview

Mendocino, CA

Corners of the Mouth Interview

Mendocino, CA

The Solar Wagon

Claire explains our homemade sustainable transportation

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