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Visit Bodie, perhaps America’s best ghost town

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By Cheri Sicard If you planned to visit only one ghost town in your life, Bodie would be the one I would recommend. If you...

Road trip across Missouri on U.S. Route 36, ‘The Way of American Genius’

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Looking for a road trip that’s more than just a pretty drive? Perhaps Missouri’s "The Way of American Genius” fits your criteria. “The Way of...

America’s largest always-free amusement park, Knoebels, turns 100!

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Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, will mark its 100th birthday this summer. America's largest always-free admission park deserves a spot on your travel itinerary....

The best stops on Route 66 in every state

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By Cheri Sicard Route 66, also called the Mother Road by John Steinbeck, traces a line of American history from Chicago all the way to...

The beautiful, brand-new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is about to open

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Update: President Trump will go to Medora, ND, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to participate in the dedication ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential...

Celebrate 150th anniversary of Mark Twain’s ‘Tom Sawyer’

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This year marks the 150th anniversary of Mark Twain’s timeless masterpiece, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". To celebrate, the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic...

Ouch! Reader charged more than $400 on Virginia Express Lanes

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Reader Nicole Jones recently learned an expensive lesson the hard way. After taking Virginia's Express Lanes during rush hour, she was stunned to receive...

Americans share what it’s like RVing to Gibraltar (with five dogs!)

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By Cheri Sicard Jack and Darlene of Jack and Darlene Living an Amazing Life are American friends of mine currently on an extended European RV trip with...

RVing still wins when it comes to travel—My Amtrak adventure to Indiana

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Traveling stinks. Well, sort of. I had honestly forgotten how lousy traveling can be when you’re not traveling in your RV. What am I...

New musical roads added to Route 66: Hear the Mother Road sing

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Route 66 is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its centennial. RVers won’t want to miss the Mother Road’s new musical roads! What is...

Another quirky micronation stop for RVers

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Recently, I wrote about Slowjamastan, believing it to be the only micronation within the U.S. Turns out, I was wrong! Reader James Starling commented that...

A forgotten piece of military history hides in the California desert

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The Valley of the Names sits in the stark and unforgiving desert near Winterhaven, California, just west of Yuma, Arizona. In this vast stretch of...

Best regional fast food chains in every state

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By Cheri Sicard Sometimes, when you're on the road and in a hurry, fast food is the only option. But did you know that regional...

Bayernhof Music Museum: A quirky ‘must-see’ near Pittsburgh

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If you like eccentric houses, antique music machines, and hidden passageways that make you feel like you’ve wandered into a storybook, you’ll love the...

Pricey fuel makes me a local explorer. Let me inspire you to do the same

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but fuel prices have recently climbed. Just a bit. In fact, I may have sensed a trend going...

Visit where only luck saved America from a nuclear bomb disaster

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By J.R. Montigel If you're never heard of Eureka or Faro, North Carolina, there's good reason. They are tiny, out-of-the-way farming communities of no particular...

Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 is a bucket-list RV drive, but don’t just wing it

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Every few years, somebody rediscovers Utah's Scenic Byway 12 and declares it one of America's most beautiful drives. This time it's the travel editors...

Why isn’t there an I-50 or I-60?

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I was researching an upcoming RV trip with my grandson. As we pored over maps and Googled routes, he asked, "Why isn't there an...

Enjoy quirky stops? Visit Tennessee’s Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

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If you like roadside attractions that are a little weird (in the best possible way), visit the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg,...

Route 66 is the ‘Mother Road’, but what’s America’s ‘Father Road’?

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A while back, I wrote about the true mother of the “Mother Road.” One of our readers, Steve H., commented and suggested that perhaps...

Visit the only ‘micronation’ inside the U.S.: Slowjamastan

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The Republic of Slowjamastan is a self-described “micronation” located in Southern California. If you like strange and unique stops along your RV route, Slowjamastan is...

Las Cruces, New Mexico: A desert destination for RVers

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Las Cruces, a true desert destination, is nestled in southern New Mexico’s scenic Mesilla Valley. This Chihuahuan Desert city of about 117,000 is situated between...

Wupatki National Monument: Arizona’s ‘Machu Picchu’

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Wupatki National Monument is one of those places that surprises people who expect northern Arizona to be all pine forest and mountain views. The monument...

Illinois Route 66 Centennial celebrations

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As much as I’d like to travel the entire Route 66 in its Centennial year, it’s just not possible. I know that I’m not alone...

Wacky, weird UFO sites to visit in the U.S.

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As of November 2024, the Pentagon has analyzed 1,652 reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). Of those, 757 were recorded between May 2023 and...

The art of cowboy communication; the Western spirit lives on

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By Gail Marsh I love learning about regional traditions as we travel around the country in our RV. Recently, I saw a boot hanging upside...

Exploring the abandoned Indiana State Sanatorium

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By Cheri Sicard Some abandoned places stay off-limits behind locked gates and no-trespassing signs. That is why this stop at Indiana State Sanatorium felt so...

The real ‘mother’ of the Mother Road

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There’s a particular kind of magic that keeps people turning off the highway and following the old, sun-faded pavement. That magic has a name: U.S....

See carnivore plants on the Oregon coast

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A few miles north of Florence, Oregon along U.S. 101, not far from the shores of the Pacific, a daily carnage of death takes...

Visit America’s weirdest small towns on your next road trip

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By Cheri Sicard If a journey through the wonderfully weird side of the USA sounds appealing, then buckle up. In the video below, the team from...

Visit the nation’s only fake national park

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California has many wonderful national parks, but did you know that California is home to the only fake national park in the country? It's...

Ludington, MI: The perfect RV base for beaches, history, and more

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Ludington, Michigan, is a great Midwest destination. It sits right on Lake Michigan and has the kind of lakefront setup we love. You'll find easy...

California announces major expansion of its State Parks system

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California just announced a major expansion of its State Parks system, and RV travelers should keep an eye on it. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled State...

Detailed tips on how to plan for an RV trip when you’re not a planner

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By Nanci Dixon We often get suggestions, comments and requests from our readers. We received this email from one of those readers, Walter B., asking...

Best Eastern U.S. railroad gems for RVers and where to camp nearby

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All aboard! If you love trains, you’ll love these railroad gems! They are the best in the Eastern United States. Plan your RV railroad...

Great state capitals to visit and where to camp nearby

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Did you memorize the U.S. states and capitals in fourth grade? Me, too! I've found that adding state capitals to your RV trip plans is...

How to camp next to the St. Louis Gateway Arch

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By Cheri Sicard The St. Louis Gateway Arch and the Gateway Arch National Park are iconic pieces of American history. Just because you might be...

Google Maps rolls out biggest upgrade in over a decade with new AI and 3D navigation

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Google is making a major push into AI-powered travel and navigation, announcing what it calls the biggest upgrade to Google Maps in more than...

A visit to the incredible National Museum of Military Vehicles

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Just outside the small town of Dubois, Wyoming, you’ll discover a big surprise—The National Museum of Military Vehicles. This 160,000-square-foot museum features an extensive collection...

Mississippi’s forgotten tropical paradise

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Most people think “beach trip” means Florida or California, but Mississippi’s Gulf Coast offers soft sand, calm water, and hometown southern hospitality. Mississippi Sound’s barrier...

‘Boondocker on steroids’ turns 80, is an inspiration to all

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South African explorer Kingsley Holgate has just turned 80 and shows no signs of slowing down. For more than three decades, he has turned...

The weirdest national park sites in the United States

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By Cheri Sicard After years of researching the National Park System, National Park Diaries keeps running into places that break the usual rules, and they...

The reality of visiting Yosemite National Park with a dog

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Yosemite can feel huge, busy, and a little intimidating with a dog. Jess, of Exploring Gems, expected the usual national park limits, campgrounds, parking...

Five iconic movie locations for RVers to explore, and where to camp

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I love movies! I love visiting actual movie locations, too! Here are five great movie sites to visit. You’ll also discover nearby activities and attractions...

U.S. national parks designations explained

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By Cheri Sicard New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is known for hiking, climbing, paddling, and even base jumping. Until recently,...

Free museums across the U.S., and where to camp nearby

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One of the best parts of RV travel is stumbling into places that feel like a win before you even walk through the door....

Spring RV guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Kentucky’s official distillery tourism network. Built around member stops of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the trail is designed so travelers...

RVing Route 66 for its 100th anniversary— So many options!

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Usually, I like to use this space to share tips and tricks or insights into the RV world. However, this week I thought I’d...

National Park Week 2026 gets new dates, expands to two weekends

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If you have been waiting for a good excuse to plan your next RV trip, National Park Week 2026 just handed you one. The National...

We asked RVers to rate Buc-ee’s. Here’s how they responded

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Ask RVers about Buc-ee’s and you’ll quickly learn there’s no consensus. Last week, I offered our readers the chance to respond to a poll asking...
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