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Visiting White Sands National Park and where to camp nearby

Waves of a different sort welcome RVers who head south and west in search of warm, winter weather. Immense waves of sand with ripples...

Camping at Southern Oregon’s beautiful Harris Beach State Park

This state park is postcard-perfect! Oregon’s Harris Beach State Park features rocky sea stacks, tide pools to explore, and easy beach access. Best of all,...

Enter Colorado’s state parks for free on Friday

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has named Friday, November 28, 2025, “Fresh Air Friday.” On that day, vehicle entry fees will be waived at...

Ghost Town Trails: Silver City, Utah – Heartbreak and thanksgiving

By Dave Helgeson This month we will travel to Silver City, Utah, located just a few miles down the road from one of our other...

Popular regional Thanksgiving foods around the U.S.

By Cheri Sicard Will you be traveling in your RV this Thanksgiving season? If so, why not enjoy some regional Thanksgiving foods from the areas...

Beautiful and historic U.S. train stations to visit

No matter where your next RV adventure takes you, there’s probably a wonderful train station along your route. Whether it’s a grand megalopolis station or...

A visit to America’s oldest museum

Ever wonder where the very first museum in the United States is located? Me, too! Turns out, The Charleston Museum in South Carolina is...

Worth a stop: The beautiful painted churches of Texas

If your winter route takes you through Texas this year, pencil in a detour to central Texas’ painted churches. Or schedule this trip for...

Ocoee River State Park: Tennessee’s newest riverfront playground

The newly designated Ocoee River State Park is Tennessee’s newest state park. Officially separated from the old Hiwassee/Ocoee management this year, the park gives paddlers,...

The ultimate history stop for RVers in Michigan

The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are fantastic stops for RVers. They sit on the same campus in Dearborn, Michigan. Together, they tell...

Driving America’s first coast-to-coast road: the Lincoln Highway

It is the route that helped invent cross-country driving, and I think the Lincoln Highway (or at least parts of it) should be on...

Everything you need to know about camping in Quartzsite

Quartzsite, Arizona, is like no other place on earth, especially for RVers. According to the 2024 census, the population of the tiny town near...

Little Greenbrier: The Smokies’ quiet ‘ghost town’ destination

Little Greenbrier, TN, is one of those tucked-away Smokies gems you should add to your fall route. Or, if you’ve already winterized your rig,...

Plan your trip to Olympic National Park: What to see and where to camp

Washington's Olympic National Park is one of the most varied national parks in the U.S. Where else can you see alpine ridgelines, old-growth temperate...

Understanding Quartzsite’s long-term visitor areas: What to pay and what to expect

If you’re thinking about an extended stay in the snowbirding capital of the world—Quartzsite, Arizona—the Bureau of Land Management’s Long-Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) are...

Be in three states at once at Cumberland Gap’s Tri-State Peak

You’ve probably heard about the “four corners” area. What about the “three corners” Tri-State Peak area? The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is an...

Avoid the crowds at Acadia National Park; visit and camp here instead

I understand. You love Acadia’s rugged coastlines and granite lookouts but want fewer crowds. Consider Maine’s “little Acadia,” Camden Hills State Park. Perching over Camden...

Nova Scotia for RVers: What to know before you go

By Cheri Sicard The picturesque province of Nova Scotia makes the top of a lot of RVers' bucket lists. The video below, from Keep Your...

Vietnam War museums to visit and camp near

The Vietnam War was my generation’s war. Several high school graduating classmates were drafted, while some from our rural community volunteered for duty. It was...

The American Alps await: How to drive Washington’s ultimate fall road trip

If you’re an RVer looking for a fall adventure full of colorful foliage, alpine lakes, and charming small towns, Washington’s Cascade Loop RV trip...

20 things we wish we knew before RVing to Alaska

By Cheri Sicard The video below from the Happily Ever Hanks is an important one to watch for anyone considering RVing to Alaska. In it, the...

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, the good, the bad… and the ugly

One of the experiences many RVers are hoping to enjoy is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Held every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this...

Estes Park, Colorado, improves accessibility for travelers

Downtown Estes Park, Colorado, just marked a major milestone. A ribbon-cutting celebrated the completion of multi-year accessibility projects in the Downtown Estes Loop. This multi-agency...

Discover the 575‑mile stagecoach and wagon route, the Overland Trail

The Overland Trail is a 575‑mile stagecoach and wagon route that winds from eastern Colorado through southern Wyoming. The historic trail reconnects with the...

Walk the streets of Western TV history at Old Tucson

Growing up, I always wanted a horse. My wish probably stemmed from the popular television shows of the 1950s and '60s: Westerns. My sisters and...

Trains were my father’s gift—and now they’re mine

I love trains. Well, I love train rides. This love came to me via my dad. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and his...

Clayton Lake State Park: A New Mexico gem for camping and exploring

Clayton Lake State Park combines lakeside camping, one of North America’s best dinosaur trackways, and an International Dark-Sky designation with an on-site observatory. This rare...

RVing the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

By Cheri Sicard In the video below, Brian and Michelle, the team from Livin' Our Vision, take us to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. If you...

Find Europe in these charming Texas towns

If you’re a “Winter Texan” heading south on I-35 to escape another northern winter, you might be surprised to find a little bit of...

How the Muffler Men keep watch on America’s highways

If you’re an RVer who delights in offbeat pit stops, you’ve probably seen, or at least heard of, the towering fiberglass figures that once...

The landscape is bizarre and time acts strange at Utah’s Fantasy Canyon

In a remote area of the American West, near Vernal, Utah, there exists a place of strange land formations. It's so strange that some...

Quirky fall festivals worth an RV trip

Fall is festival season. When you think about typical fall festivals, you likely picture pumpkin celebrations or Oktoberfests. Perhaps you think about corn mazes...

For the first time, see the mysterious bottom of 1,600-foot-deep Lake Tahoe

By Chuck Woodbury PUBLISHER Lake Tahoe, mostly in California with a slice in Nevada, is one of both states' most popular recreation areas. Dozens, if not...

Explore Nebraska’s upcoming free dark skies events

Can you hear it? Nebraska’s Sandhills are calling. This fall the Niobrara National Scenic River and its partners are offering a series of free...

What most people don’t know about Mount Rushmore

Have you parked your RV in the Keystone or Custer area and walked up to the Mount Rushmore viewpoint? Over the years, millions of...

Readers share their most memorable RV trips

A few weeks ago, we asked you to submit the story of your most memorable RV trip. Some were good, some were bad, some...

The best beaches for camping in the Midwest (yes, beaches!)

I’ve tightened my grip on summer and I’m not letting go! The Midwest's summer temperatures have moderated a bit, but I still crave one...

The top 10 strangest U.S. interstate oddities

By Cheri Sicard The interstate highway system in the U.S. might just look like normal, boring highways.  But some highways have quirks. In the video at...

Visit the gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

Talk about a one-of-a-kind road stop, this is it! Yes, famed architect and visionary Frank Lloyd Wright designed a gas station. What’s more, the...

Hungry on the road? These gas station meals are worth a stop

By Gail Marsh You have to fuel up the RV anyway, so why not grab a bite to eat? The six fuel station brands noted...

2.3-carat diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park; you could find one, too!

It’s finders, keepers! Micherre Fox of New York’s Manhattan spent weeks searching and digging in Crater of Diamonds State Park. On her final day...

Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The Grand Canyon of Texas

Looking for dramatic red-rock views without the long drive (or crowds) at the Grand Canyon? Palo Duro Canyon is an excellent, RV-friendly alternative. Palo Duro...

Top 10 fall foliage RV road trips

By Cheri Sicard Join the team from Keep Your Daydream for a tour of the Top 10 fall foliage RV road trips. Without a doubt, autumn is...

Tour Las Vegas in the world’s only street-legal shopping cart

A visit to Las Vegas is fun (for most people). But it's also weird! And, now weirdness has evolved into something that few visitors...

A unique RVing experience: Visit a cat café on your next trip

Cat cafés have been popping up across America, offering a unique pit stop for RVers seeking relaxation, companionship, and maybe even a furry travel...

The top 10 scenic drives in the United States

By Cheri Sicard It’s time for a road trip! In this video, Kyle aka the Geography King shares his top ten picks for the most scenic...

A historic look at the fascinating road to Lake Tahoe

By Cheri Sicard A recent drive along Highway 50 from Placerville, California, to the south shore of Lake Tahoe had everyone in the vehicle marveling...

Visit Stonehenge replica along Columbia River

In Washington state, on a barren bluff overlooking the Columbia River and Oregon is a full-size replica Stonehenge, a near carbon copy of the...

‘Green Book’ and the road to safe travel in segregated America

The history of travel in the United States is much like the many roads that crisscross our land. Some highways are pitted with potholes,...

An RVer’s guide to the NPS Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival

Looking for an unforgettable weekend under the stars? Pack up your RV and head to North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where the annual...