Halloween is the perfect time to be Spooky in Savannah (GA) with its Spanish moss, abundance of cemeteries, and haunted antebellum houses.
“With Savannah’s long...
If you're into fishing and are traveling through the Midwest, head direct for the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Fishing Hall...
If you're Looking for RV Short Stops between Florida and "up north," consider Albany, Ga., hometown of Ray Charles and the Flint RiverQuarium.
Ray Charles...
Late May through mid-October, Carlsbad Caverns National Park hosts very special free family Night Sky Programs.
Bat Flight Program
Every summer evening park rangers present compelling...
If you find yourself in western North Dakota near the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, take a magical detour along the Enchanted Highway off I-94.
Enchanted...
Tinkertown Museum, in Sandia Park, New Mexico, was the vision and life's work of self-taught tinker, circus painter and artistic genius Ross Ward. Along...
The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is a must-see RV Short Stop for those meandering along the Texas coastal bend.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
The Aransas National...
Alongside Gen. George Washington's brave fighting men at Valley Forge, at least 400 women, 700 Blacks and many Indigenous Peoples served. Women's History Month...
The first shopping spree on any stopover in Yuma always includes the two big outdoor markets—Arizona Market Place and Yuma Swap Meet.
Arizona Market Place
This...
The Yume Japanese Gardens intrigue visitors because they are so different from Western gardens in design, elements and purpose. RV snowbirds frequently head for...
By Julianne G. Crane
The notorious Yuma Territorial Prison is a popular RV Short Stop for thousands of snowbirds each winter. This fascinating historic tourist attraction is...
Many communities across America celebrate the season with free family-friendly outdoor holiday lights events.
"Lights of the Ozarks" – Fayetteville, Ark.
Winter treats, hot cocoa, and...
Whether your family is traveling in the snow to Grandma's house on Thanksgiving or RV snow-birding down south, dozens of cities are hosting Thanksgiving...
By Julianne G. Crane
Only a few more weeks of late autumn festivals before your busy holiday season begins.
With nature's bursts of color fading rapidly...
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is an amazing opportunity for traveling RV families to learn about the cultures and contributions of...
By Julianne G. Crane
National Public Lands Day is "traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort," according to the National Park Service. "It celebrates the...
Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale public art installation that brightens the desert landscape south of Las Vegas, Nevada. These eye-popping, neon-hued limestone 30-foot totems grab...
Festivals and fairs are bouncing back after the pandemic closed most fairground gates last year. Just type "festivals and fairs" into your search engine...
Who would think a small, rural agricultural town could entice hundreds of artists to paint murals? Toppenish, a community of only 10,000 in south-central...
The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in eastern Oregon features stunning, multi-colored landscapes that have captured 50 million years of our planet's animal...
By Julianne G. Crane
Small museums, like the Idaho Museum of Natural History, often offer a lot to families. They frequently don't overwhelm children with...
By Julianne G. Crane
I've been tracking synchronous fireflies activity for a number of years. Here are the latest dates for 2021 public viewings.
Catching fireflies...
By Julianne G. Crane
Reno is not just for adult gaming and its close proximity to year-round outdoor adventures. "Art installations, sculptures and large-scale murals...
By Julianne G. Crane
Millions of us love America's National Parks. So much so, collectively, we may be loving them to exhaustion. RVing families can...
By Julianne G. Crane
Nationally, most of the traditional St. Patrick's Day parades and events are cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, there are places...
By Julianne G. Crane
(originally published February 2021)
The National Park Foundation is right when they say almost everyone is happier when planning a trip. I...
By Julianne G. Crane
During February, Black History Month, the National Park Service helps celebrate more than 400 years of African American history. Events highlight...
