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The long, long RV trip, Week 17: Camping in Minnesota—Three great spots

Cheri Sicard -
This week’s stops:  Exploring Niagara Cave Lots and Lots of Aronia Berries Camping in St. Paul Thanks for following along on my long, long...

Why fall is the best time to vacation in your RV

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh Summertime! The word itself evokes visions of vacations. After all, the summer months are the time when most folks venture out for...

RV Short Stops: Spooky in Savannah

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

Incredible art along the Enchanted Highway should not be missed

RV Travel -
By Nanci Dixon Driving the Enchanted Highway was a fabulous short stop on the way to Glacier National Park. The highway from Gladstone, North Dakota,...

Ghost Town Trails: Greenhorn—Oregon’s smallest incorporated city

RV Travel -
By Dave Helgeson Greenhorn, Oregon, is the featured ghost town in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. Last month we were up in the...

The long, long RV trip, Week 16: Mississippi River camping and Wisconsin wines

Cheri Sicard -
This week’s stops: Burr Oak Winery, Lisbon, WI, with Harvest Hosts Camping at Blackhawk Park, DeSoto, Wisconsin  After several weeks of socializing with friends in...

Don’t miss these four festive Oktoberfest celebrations across the U.S.

Gail Marsh -
Good news! The world’s largest Oktoberfest, held annually in Munich, Germany, is on! This year’s festivities will run from September 17 through October 10....

The long, long RV trip, Week 15: Why to avoid the Pennsylvania Turnpike; Back to Chicago

Cheri Sicard -
When last we left off, I had decided to scrap plans to go to New England and start heading west from Atlantic City. I know...

The long, long RV trip, Week 14: The urban RV in Baltimore and Atlantic City

Cheri Sicard -
This week I leave the Virginia countryside and turn my country camper into an urban RV. This week’s stops: Baltimore Atlantic City When reading about RVing...

The covered bridges of Madison County are a sight to behold, especially in fall

Gail Marsh -
The book and subsequent movie, “The Bridges of Madison County,” share the same setting in a beautiful part of the Midwest—Madison County, Iowa. Located...

The long, long RV trip, Week 13: Virginia camping on a Civil War battleground, Montpelier, Monticello, fried chicken, and more!

Cheri Sicard -
For those who have been following along on my Long Long RV trip, getting OUT of West Virginia’s Battle Run campground was thankfully a...

Autumn festivals are popular RV family destinations

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

Which state has the worst drivers? 2021 report ranks them all

Emily Woodbury -
For the fifth year in a row, Smart Asset has produced a report showing the states with the worst drivers. (Did the East Coast...

Ghost Town Trails – Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory

Dave Helgeson -
Fort Selkirk, located in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is the featured ghost town in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. Last month we visited Coolidge,...

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

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

You need to put these incredible Midwest caves on your RV’s ‘to-visit’ list

Gail Marsh -
Are you a spelunker (one who makes a hobby of exploring and studying caves)? Do you want to escape summer’s heat? Are you fascinated...

The long, long RV trip, Week 11: Ohio Turnpike camping, Airstreams, caverns, and beer

Cheri Sicard -
I had been in the Chicago area nearly a month and even though my friends assured me I could stay much longer, it was...

The long, long RV trip, Week 10: Circus World, Wisconsin Dells and gearing up to go again!

Cheri Sicard -
This week’s stops: Wisconsin Dells Baraboo, WI Chicago Burbs Welcome back to the continuing journey of my long, long RV trip. Last week, I...

The long, long RV trip, Week 9: Circus Graveyard; Taste of Chicago Festival

Cheri Sicard -
This week’s stops: Still in the Chicago burbs Downtown Chicago Thanks to all who are following along on my long long RV trip. This week...

Visiting the Airstream Heritage Center and taking the Airstream factory tour

Cheri Sicard -
Airstream trailers are known the world over for their high quality and sleek designs. But did you know that every Airstream anywhere in the...

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

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

How to find farmers’ markets while RVing

Gail Marsh -
Who doesn’t love fresh vegetables? Peas, green beans, sweet corn and tomatoes... they taste like summertime to me! Then, too, there are cucumbers, squash,...

The long, long RV trip, Week 8: Iconic Chicago foods (get ready to drool!) and RV electrical issues

Cheri Sicard -
Thanks for following along on my long, long RV trip. This week, among other topics, we will explore some iconic Chicago foods. As a...

Free Night Sky programs at Carlsbad Caverns NP

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

Presidential history buffs, add these places in ‘flyover country’ to your travel plans

Gail Marsh -
Here’s something you may not know: Many people in the Midwest actually like our region being known as “flyover country.” Why? Because it keeps...

The long, long RV trip, Week 7: Chicagoland RVing and re-evaluating this trip

Cheri Sicard -
This week’s stops: Chicago and the Chicago suburbs Hello to everyone following the Long Long RV Trip journey and thanks for coming along with me....

The long, long RV trip, Week 6: An explosive tire blowout and an emotional goodbye

Cheri Sicard -
This installment of the Long Long RV Trip took me a while to write. I kept procrastinating on it because it was a pretty...

Ghost Town Trails: Coolidge, ‘Montana’s Mystery Camp’

Dave Helgeson -
Coolidge, Montana, is the featured ghost town in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. Last month we visited Elkhorn, Montana and the two...

The long, long RV trip, Week 5: RVing in Kansas, and an amazing campground

Cheri Sicard -
This week’s stops: Kit Carson County Historic Carousel Kansas Rest Area’s 1st Rate RV Stops Minooka Park: Beautiful and inexpensive Wilson Lake RVing with...

Visit Wedding Row in Las Vegas

Chuck Woodbury -
In 2021, on average about 230 couples got married every day in Las Vegas, NV, the "Marriage Capital of the World." Maybe you were...

Sleep in Dolly Parton’s bed in her luxury RV

Chuck Woodbury -
Are you a Dolly Parton fan? Then do we have good news for you — the opportunity to spend the night in one of...

The Long, Long RV Trip, Week 4 : Having fun on more Colorado explorations

Cheri Sicard -
This Week’s Stops: Manitou Springs Colorado Wines Hiking Opportunities Galore Cripple Creek Royal Gorge Railway As week 4 of my LONG LONG RV trip began,...

A magical ride along North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

The long, long RV trip, Week 3: RVing during Colorado’s surprise snow, and a castle!

Cheri Sicard -
This Week’s Stops: Woodland Park, RVing in Colorado and other nearby areas When we left off last week I was waiting in Albuquerque for a...

Here’s why St. Louis, Missouri, is the perfect RV family vacation

Gail Marsh -
I’m not a travel agent. I just recognize a good (make that great) thing when I see it. And St. Louis is great! It’s...

The long, long RV trip, Week 2: Friday the 13th, road trip woes set in

Cheri Sicard -
This week's stops: Pine Grove Campground, Cocinino National Forest Twin Arrows Casino Malpais National Monument Sky City, NM Week 1 of my long, long RV...

7 of the most unusual, must-visit Midwest tourist attractions

Gail Marsh -
I grew up on a farm in rural Iowa. Because my dad raised a few dairy cattle, we never took a family vacation. That...

The long, long RV trip, Week 1: RVing sites and attractions in Las Vegas and beyond

Cheri Sicard -
Editor's note: Before you continue reading, if you haven't already, read Cheri's article from last week about preparing for this trip.  The time was fast...

Everything you should do to prepare for an extended RV trip

Cheri Sicard -
Getting ready to hit the road for an extended period, say anything more than a few weeks, takes different planning and preparation than a...

Tinkertown Museum, a whimsical roadside attraction

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

6 gorgeous Midwest waterfalls to add to your travel list

Gail Marsh -
With fuel prices skyrocketing, it’s safe to say we won’t travel to Niagara Falls this summer. In fact, we plan to stay in our...

Ghost Town Trails – Mackay’s Mine Hill, Mackay, Idaho

Dave Helgeson -
Mackay’s Mine Hill is the featured ghosted place in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. If you missed last month’s installment, you can...

Many more adventures are covered in this week’s “On the road again” 

Nanci Dixon -
On the road again! Readers share their travel stories. Join us for some armchair travels and share yours too! On the road At the time of...

Newport Car Museum owners’ private collection is a joy for the public

James Raia -
Major automobile collections are available in massive museums throughout the United States. And there are also plenty of smaller, equally impressive private offerings, with...

RV Short Stops: Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

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

Many wonderful adventures are covered in this week’s “On the road again”

Nanci Dixon -
On the road again! Readers share their travel stories. Join us for some armchair travels and share yours too! Getting our RV back into shape...

Many beautiful miles are covered in this week’s “On the road again” 

Nanci Dixon -
On the road again! Readers share their travel stories. Join us for some armchair travels and share yours too! More travel songs! As mentioned in previous...

The recovery of the stately Fulton Mansion on Texas Coastal Bend

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

Readers share their travel plans, April 30, 2022

Nanci Dixon -
“On the Road Again”! It is one of my most favorite songs! Every spring as we finally pack everything up and start heading north...

Ghost Town Trails – Tunnel Camp, Nevada

Dave Helgeson -
Tunnel Camp, Nevada, is the featured ghost town in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. It is located a day or two drive...
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