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Road Tripping in a Rivian R1S with Two Dogs:

A real-world guide to road tripping in a Rivian R1S with two Boston Terriers. Charging networks, Pet Mode, what works, what doesn't, and what nobody tells you before you go.

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A Blue Ridge Reset:

Eight hours from Orlando, Blue Ridge runs at a pace most people don't expect. Four days, two Boston Terriers, a Rivian, and no real plan — here's what we found.