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Free access to federal recreation areas. Plan now before they’re booked

Sandi Sturm -
National parks and public lands are scattered around the U.S. and offer opportunities to learn more about the heritage and natural wonders of the...

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here are some ways to honor and celebrate it

Sandi Sturm -
“The American Indian is of the soil, whether it be the region of forests, plains, pueblos, or mesas. He fits into the landscape, for...

Thanksgiving Day Parades are back

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

This travel agent will plan your RV trips – You’re going to love this

Gail Marsh -
It was one of those “Why didn’t I think of that!” moments. I came across a post online about a guy who “loves planning...

Baseball season doesn’t have to be over. Here are four places to celebrate its history

Chris Epting -
As the baseball season comes to an end, there are still some places out on the road to celebrate baseball history. These are a...

Late Autumn Festivals offer fun-filled family RV Short Stops

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

Historic markers along the road: Standing where Teddy Roosevelt got inspired

Chris Epting -
“Historic marker, 500 feet.” You know the feeling, right? No matter what it is, you sort of have to stop. It’s almost as if,...

If you’ve ever wanted to own your own town for a small price, now is your chance!

Emily Woodbury -
If you watched the popular Emmy-winning TV show Schitt's Creek (and if you haven't, you should), the thought of owning your own town and...

Personal landmarks are important to visit; remember the best parts of your life

Chris Epting -
I love visiting historic landmarks. But as I get older I have also started visiting some "personal" landmarks that have helped shape my life. You...

RV Short Stop: Knife River Indian Villages, an amazing place of history!

Nanci Dixon -
We are finally camping like the good ol' days: We have a destination and a place or two along the journey but nothing else...

Canadian snowbirds find creative way to get RVs across the border despite it being closed

Mike Gast -
If you think the pandemic has made life rough for snowbird RVers in the U.S., just think about what it has done to full-time...

The people you’ll meet, the places you’ll see… RVing is still the best way to travel

RV Travel -
By Clint Norrell My wife’s surgery was postponed six days before its scheduled date, August 31. She had jumped through all the pre-op hoops. Anticipation...

Don’t change the channel! Visit three famous TV sites and relive your favorites

Chris Epting -
All over the country, but especially in California, you can add some fun to any road trip by visiting some legendary TV sites. These...

These are the most common ways to die in a National Park

Nanci Dixon -
My husband and I are ticking off National Parks and National Monuments from my bucket list and taking tons of pictures. When our car...

(Road) Gators ahead!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Road gators. We've all seen them, and often had to dodge them. Those big old ugly chunks of tire...

RV Short Stops: Hispanic Heritage across America

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

Avoid smacking low bridges with this new 2022 Road Atlas

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury The 2022 edition of the premier guide to off-limit highways for large RVs is a must-have for every RVer. While it’s designed...

Wildlife Refuges – often National Park next-door neighbors

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris (Note: Names contained herein were accurate at the time this was written. Also, before traveling to any of these...

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

Gail Marsh -
There’s good news and bad news. The bad news? The world’s largest Oktoberfest, held annually in Munich, Germany, has been canceled this year due...

Are there leaf-peeping opportunities in Utah?

Dave Helgeson -
Recently Gail Marsh shared lesser-known leaf-peeping locations with the readers of this newsletter. While the locations shared were not in New England, which is...

Make a safe U-turn when the road goes the wrong way

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes Things that you never even thought about when you were traveling in a car become major events when you're managing a seven-ton...

Death Valley isn’t dead: The magic of the life inside our great national park

Chris Epting -
I think that it's time to rename Death Valley. Yes, I know the moniker has all that great foreboding mystique. Yes, the name itself...

Simpsons lovers, have yourself a Duff beer at a real-life Moe’s Tavern

Emily Woodbury -
Simpsons lovers, your beer-drinking dream has come true! If you find yourself near Springfield Mall in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, make sure to stop at...

An embarrassing story of a recital in majestic Kartchner Caverns

RV Travel -
By Rod Andrew Visiting Kartchner Caverns State Park should be on everyone’s list of essential experiences in Arizona, as the Caverns are among the finest...

National Public Lands Day attracts volunteers for RV Short Stops

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

6 apple festivals across the country you’ll want to visit this fall

Gail Marsh -
It’s September! Are you itching to embark on a beautiful autumn RV trip? So are we! But what's a beautiful RV trip without a...

What are your top reasons for stopping at rest areas?

RV Travel -
There are quite a few reasons you could stop at a rest area: to nap, to cook some lunch, to let the dog go...

Drive the nation’s shortest, lighted scenic byway

RV Travel -
When you think of a scenic byway, you think of a beautiful drive in the countryside. You do not think of driving a busy...

“Trailing of the Sheep” perfect Autumn RV Short Stops

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

This road-trip road should be number one on your bucket list

Chris Epting -
If there is a bucket list for roads, Highway 1 on the California coast must certainly place near the top of the list, if...

Spooktacular Halloween camping: BOOk your space before it’s gone!

Nanci Dixon -
Fall is coming with its crisp days, colorful leaves and relief from the sweltering summer heat. The changing of the season is celebrated across...

You’ll be amazed at these corn mazes as seen from above!

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury I love to spend time exploring the world via Google Earth and Google Maps. I can spend hours "getting lost" in the...

Canadian snowbird RVers eagerly await U.S. border reopening

Mike Gast -
More than a million Canadian snowbirds are expected to head south this fall to renew their annual pilgrimage to warmer climates in Texas, Florida,...

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

Julianne G. Crane -
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....

Three amazing women, three amazing landmarks worth a stop

Chris Epting -
There are so many interesting and important landmarks around the country that were inspired by and/or dedicated to famed female legends. I thought I...

A truck stop makes the perfect stop, even overnight

Gail Marsh -
Perhaps you’ve been there ... It’s fast approaching dinnertime. Everyone is getting a bit hangry (hungry and angry) and needing to stretch. Face it....

Are Idaho RVers “crazy”?

Dave Helgeson -
After a recent trip to the wilds of Idaho I find myself asking, “Are Idaho RVers 'crazy' or just more seasoned than the rest...

Lost your license? Don’t lose your head!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris In this day and age of identity theft, nearly all of us quail at the thought of someone lifting...

“The Fire Hydrant Capital of the World,” and other weird “world capitals”

Chris Epting -
Because of their proud self-proclamation, "world capitals" often offer the traveler a chance to experience interesting regional quirks, traditions, lore, and history. Remember that...

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

Julianne G. Crane -
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...

Born in the USA: Famous things and where they started

Chris Epting -
Some birthplaces of people inspire great monuments and a flood of tourist traffic. When it's the birth of an idea, a product, or a...

Roadside stop near Death Valley is an unexpected delight. (This story is delightful, too)

RV Travel -
By Rod Andrew Probably most readers of RVtravel.com have visited the amazing landmarks, natural and man-made, that are part of the RV experience. Standing on...

If you visit this town, you’re going straight to Hell!

Gail Marsh -
You just may have one in your state – a weird or silly named town – like Hell, Michigan, for example. There really is...

Big things in a small town. Casey, Illinois, is the land of giants!

Gail Marsh -
If you like big things ... really big things ... then you should visit Casey, Illinois. This little town is home to lots of...

Do you like to visit offbeat roadside attractions?

Emily Woodbury -
One of the best things about being an RVer is the fact that you're constantly on the road. OK, sure, there are downsides to...

Roadside Attractions: A strange, hidden landmark at a gas station

Chris Epting -
There’s a strange landmark in Huntington Beach, CA: a black granite tombstone at Springdale Street and Warner Avenue, in the bushes behind the ARCO...

Take your RV back in time along these historic trail routes

Gail Marsh -
At one time or another most of us long for “the good ol’ days.” The call of a simpler time often echoes in an...

Festivals and Fairs popping up across America

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

The “other Grand Canyons” are worth a stop too. Check these out

Gail Marsh -
While researching for an extended trip we hope to take in 2023, I Googled “Grand Canyon.” I’d hoped to find information about the Grand...

A historic home run: Road trip stops across the U.S. for baseball fans

Chris Epting -
For as long as I can remember, I have loved the idea of mixing baseball history with travel. I’ve written a number of related...
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