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Boondocking in a coronavirus world. Part 2: Stops along the way
By Dave Helgeson
In my last entry (Boondocking in a coronavirus world. Part 1: Why?) we looked at the definition of boondocking (dispersed camping on...
Carhenge still a delight on Nebraska’s high plains
By Julianne G. Crane
If roadside attractions grab you enough to venture onto the two-lane back roads of north central Nebraska, and you happen to...
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area Wetland Enhancement near Reedsport, Ore.
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. (Julianne G. Crane)
Jimmy and I are lucky enough to spend many months each year in Oregon State. Our very...
Free things to do around Perry, Georgia
Old Downtown in Perry, Georgia (City of Perry, Georgia)
The Family Motor Coach Association returns to Perry, Georgia, March 15 -18 for the group’s 97th...
Fun, low-cost winter activities for RV Snowbirds in Tucson area
Sunset at Gilbert Ray Campground, Tucson, Ariz. (Julianne G Crane)
In addition to the warm days, magnificent sunsets and free natural beauty surrounding Tucson, Arizona,...
National Parks’ ‘free entrance days’ offer hundreds of family RV Short Stops
National Park Week weekend April 22–23 is the perfect time for a family outing to one of the National Parks and Monuments to take advantage...
Shore Acres State Park blooms year round
Aerial view of Shore Acres State Park. (Oregon State Parks)
Shore Acres State Park is a jewel in the crown of the Oregon State Park...
Sedona: awesome views, special places
Sedona, Arizona, is Red Rock Country (Source: VisitSedona.com)
There is a special uniqueness about Sedona. It’s partly the natural beauty in this Red Rock...
Lake Havasu City, Arizona, offers RV snowbirds free sun, low cost fun
When you're finished boondocking and shopping at Quartzsite and are looking for the next stop on your Snowbird circuit, check out Lake Havasu City...
The Big Tree on Texas Gulf Coast
RVers Chuck Arbuckle and Jimmy Smith admire The Big Tree, 2011. (Julianne G. Crane)
While I have seen "bigger" trees, this Coastal Live Oak is...
Free Winchester Fish Ladder on the North Umpqua River, off Exit 129 on I-5...
Near the Fish Ladder (left) Mary Jane Huber & John Winnicki from Virginia & Jimmy Smith.
If you find yourself heading north or south...
Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum
Barney Smith is a 92-year-old folk artist with an odd medium: toilet seat covers. Well, maybe that's not so odd for a man with...
