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It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a flying Airstream (well, sort of)

What the heck is this, you may ask? It's sculptor Joe Scarpa's playful interpretation of a future Airstream trailer. It's located just west...

Dine with ghosts at this haunted restaurant

On any given weekend in the busy season, you'll find Jerome, Arizona's, Haunted Hamburger packed with tourists. They come to eat a Ghostly Burger,...

Missouri State Park has a treat for Mark Twain fans

The handwritten manuscript of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain has returned home to its official display at the Mark Twain Birthplace...

Have a bat time at Devils Tower National Monument

On Saturday, July 22nd, the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host the Annual Bat Festival in the picnic area...

Short stop at Golden Spike Tower and Bailey Yard, the biggest rail yard in the world!

This week's short stop on our trip back north was at Golden Spike Tower and Bailey Yard, the biggest rail yard in the world!...

Ice cream? Get your licks on Route 66

Route 66, “The Mother Road,” makes a climb out of California and into Arizona. If you make the pull heading for Flagstaff, there’s a...

RV Short Stop: Long-dead blue whale still produces oil

By Chuck Woodbury I love traveling, and I love traveling with my RV the most. But regardless of how I travel, what I love the...

Calico Early Man archaeological site reopens, visitors invited

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reopening the Calico Early Man Site, an archaeological site about 15 miles northeast of Barstow in San...

‘American Military Heritage’ NPS free on Veterans Day

Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is the last National Park Service's 'fee free' entrance day in 2022. It is a perfect occasion to visit American Military...

RV Short Stops: Spooky in Savannah

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...

Autumn festivals are popular RV family destinations

Cooler weather and brilliant blasts of color play host to hundreds of local autumn festivals across America. Pick one of your favorites, pack the...

RV Short Stops: Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Wisconsin

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...

RV Short Stops: Ray Charles on piano, and Flint RiverQuarium in Albany, Ga.

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...

Free Night Sky programs at Carlsbad Caverns NP

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...

A magical ride along North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway

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, a whimsical roadside attraction

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...

RV Short Stops: Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

Sitting in the middle of a vast, abundant expanse of Iowa farmland is the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption. Making this structure...

The recovery of the stately Fulton Mansion on Texas Coastal Bend

This article on the historic Fulton Mansion was originally posted in January 2019, after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017. This is an update on...

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on Texas Coastal Bend

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...

RV Short Stops: Whooping cranes, The Big Tree in Texas

With a little luck and good timing, it is possible to spot endangered whooping cranes and admire one of the biggest Coastal Live Oak...

Kentucky trail commemorates once-segregated state park

A recently opened two-mile trail that connects Kentucky's Cherokee State Park and Kenlake State Resort Park is much more than simply a new place...

RV Short Stops: Women at Valley Forge

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...

RV Short Stops: Outdoor markets in Yuma

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...

RV Short Stops: Yume Japanese Gardens in Tucson

The Yume Japanese Gardens intrigue visitors because they are so different from Western gardens in design, elements and purpose. RV snowbirds frequently head for...

RV Short Stops: Notorious Yuma Territorial Prison

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 cities celebrating season with free holiday lights

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...

Thanksgiving Day Parades are back

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...

Late Autumn Festivals offer fun-filled family RV Short Stops

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...

RV Short Stops: Hispanic Heritage across America

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is an amazing opportunity for traveling RV families to learn about the cultures and contributions of...

National Public Lands Day attracts volunteers for RV Short Stops

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...

“Trailing of the Sheep” perfect Autumn RV Short Stops

By Julianne G. Crane Trailing of the Sheep Festival in the Sun Valley area of Idaho, October 6-10, 2021, is a perfect autumn RV destination. The...

SPAM Museum is free RV Short Stops, in person & on Zoom

By Julianne G. Crane The SPAM Museum honors the iconic canned meat that was first created in 1937 by George Hormel's company in Austin, Minnesota....

“Seven Magic Mountains” free RV Short Stop near Las Vegas

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 popping up across America

Festivals and fairs are bouncing back after the pandemic closed most fairground gates last year. Just type "festivals and fairs" into your search engine...

Toppenish Murals attract art lovers, Old West buffs

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...

John Day Fossil Beds in eastern Oregon

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...

Summer fun in “America’s Crystal City” of Corning, NY

By Julianne G. Crane "America's Crystal City," also known as the "Most Fun Small Town in America," is Corning, NY. It's a perfect destination for...

Small museums make for awesome family RV Short Stops

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...

Synchronous fireflies put on magical RV Short Stops

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...

Big art in “Biggest Little City” of Reno

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...

Visit America’s National Parks and Volunteer on your RV Short Stops

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...

RV Short Stops: “Travel Where Women Made History”

By Julianne G. Crane If you are obsessed with national parks, like I am, there are two outstanding online sources for planning captivating RV Short...

St. Patrick’s Day RV Short Stops

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...

Travel books that highlight weird and wacky RV short stops

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...

Fun family RV Short Stops begin with live animal cams

By Julianne G. Crane Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many wildlife parks and zoos are turning to online technology, such as live animal cams, to...

RV Short Stops during February, Black History Month

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...

RV Short Stops – ‘Ma’ Rainey House & Blues Museum

By Julianne G. Crane With the recent premiere of the film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey is introduced to a...

RV Short Stops: State parks’ First Day Hikes = healthy, fun family outings

By Julianne G. Crane Say good riddance to 2020 and a healthy hello to 2021 by heading outdoors for one of the "First Day Hikes"...

This bizarre accommodation on wheels welcomes RVers, others

Okay, we admit: this is not your ordinary recreational vehicle. But it does fit the definition as a dwelling on wheels. We believe it's a...

RV Short Stops – Texas Parks safely celebrate the holidays

By Julianne G. Crane Writer’s Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am highlighting places that can be safely experienced from the road or in an...

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