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50 days of traveling like the ‘old days’: No reservations, no itinerary

My husband and I just spent 50 days traveling like the good old days: no reservations, no itinerary. Freedom! Many of you know that...

The long, long RV trip, Week 23: Propane danger; more Oregon explorations

This week’s stops and topics: Careless propane danger Portland and Beaverton, OR Cottage Grove, OR WAY off-grid in Southern OR Well, folks, the Long Long...

The long, long RV trip, Week 22: Riverfront camping in Portland, OR; Hood River Fruit Loop

Those who have been following along on this journey already know that whenever possible, I avoid commercial RV parks in my travels. But sometimes...

The long, long RV trip, Week 21: Through Montana and RVing on the Washington and Oregon border

This week’s stops in Montana and along the Washington and Oregon border: Montana rest areas Fairgrounds camping Montana’s “best” huckleberry shakes Awesome pizza at...

‘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...

The long, long RV trip, Week 20: SD RVing – Mt. Rushmore and Deadwood

This week’s South Dakota stops: Mt. Rushmore Deadwood Hello again! When last we left off I was exploring South Dakota tourist attractions. This week includes...

RVtravel.com readers speak: These are the best burgers in the U.S. and Canada

Last week we asked you for your recommendations for the best burgers from Mom-and-Pop restaurants (no chains). You love your burgers and did not...

RVers’ day touring the incredible Avenue of the Giants

The Avenue of the Giants is a 32-mile scenic drive winding around the enormous redwood trees. It stretches from Scotia, California, in the north,...

Desert-dwelling RVers find fall colors, and joy

“No season appeals to the eyes as much as autumn; no season touches the souls as powerfully as autumn and no season invites us...

Ghost Town Trails: Visit easily accessible old mining town, Eureka, Utah

Eureka, Utah, is the featured ghost town in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. Last month we visited Greenhorn that has the unique...

The long, long RV Trip, Week 19: Amazing and amusing South Dakota attractions

This week's stops at South Dakota Tourist Attractions: Porter Sculpture Park, Montrose, SD Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Chamberlain, SD The World’s Only Corn...

The smallest short stop: The Little Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows

When I Googled "Things to do in Colusa, California," only three things came up and one of them was the local casino. But one...

Camping at the surreal Porter Sculpture Park in South Dakota

“What the heck is that?” It’s a phrase that must get uttered hundreds of times a day by out-of-town motorists in the Montrose, South...

The long, long RV trip, Week 18: Three Minnesota Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds

This week’s stops: Minnesota Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds Winnibigoshish Lake Recreation Area, Grand Rapids, MN Pokegama Dam Recreation Area, Grand Rapids, MN Gull...

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

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

Summertime! The word itself evokes visions of vacations. After all, the summer months are the time when most folks venture out for travel and...

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...

Incredible art along the Enchanted Highway should not be missed

Driving the Enchanted Highway was a fabulous short stop on the way to Glacier National Park. The highway from Gladstone, North Dakota, to Regent,...

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

Greenhorn, Oregon, is the featured ghost town in this month’s installment of Ghost Town Trails. Last month we were up in the Yukon Territory...

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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...

Roadside Geology: The Missoula Floods and the wonders of North Idaho

An RVer traveling on US-95 in Northern Idaho from the town of Athol to Sandpoint, or eastbound on State Highway 200 near Clark Fork,...

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

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 new Airstream Heritage Center and taking the Airstream factory tour

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.

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...

One of America’s best road trips: Drive the beautiful Great River Road

Three thousand miles. Ten states. Amazing cultures and rich history. That’s saying quite a lot. And yet an RV trip along the Great River...

How to find farmers’ markets while RVing

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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...

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