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The fascinating stories behind U.S. city nicknames

Gail Marsh -
Years ago, my husband and I carried a CB (Citizens Band) radio in our van. The truckers who used the CB frequencies introduced me...

National Park to present ‘Stories of the Atomic Age’

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in partnership with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), will host a new free public program...

The father who turned his boy into a pickle

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury ROADSIDE JOURNAL I would like to tell you the tale of pickled Willie. I learned about Willie while passing through Raymond, Washington. Willie's claim...

The untold story of the hobos who traveled America for work

Gail Marsh -
Growing up in Iowa’s farm country, I often heard stories about hobos. My elderly relatives reminisced about handing out food to these traveling wanderers...

Discovering Bandelier National Monument: An amazing journey through time

Gail Marsh -
The Pueblo people (and really, all Indigenous groups) have always fascinated me. That’s why I was so excited to discover Bandelier National Monument. This...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, May 8, 2025

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 2639 Today's thought “So we shall let the reader answer this question for himself: who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm...

How observing pavement helped create a retailing empire

Chuck Woodbury -
I doubt you have heard of Leon Levine. You might have if you were an executive in the retail industry. At age 22, back...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, April 25, 2025

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Issue 2630 Today's thought “No road is long with good company.” —Turkish Proverb Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Historic Marker Day! (More on that below.) On...

Tips for windshield wipers plus special tips for motorhome wipers

Gail Marsh -
I rarely think about them. Windshield wipers might seem like simple, everyday tools, but for RVers, they’re essential for safe travel through unpredictable weather. Have...

Trolley car RV conversion; an incredible studio apartment on wheels

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, you have to check out Erik's incredible creation: Squally the Trolley, a meticulously converted vintage trolley turned into...

How fences tell America’s stories of history and heritage

Gail Marsh -
As we RV across the country, we see many, many types of fences. And while an RVer’s motto may well be “Don’t fence me...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Issue 2608 Today's thought “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” ―Eleanor Roosevelt Need...
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