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Big surprises in a small Midwest town

By Gail Marsh A recent work camping job took us to western Nebraska for a few weeks. The small town of Imperial, Nebraska, proudly stands...

The wonderful 3,205-mile U.S. highway with a great big name

By Gail Marsh Route 66 holds a special place in the hearts of folks who love to travel. If Route 66 is "The Mother Road,"...

Finding a hidden artistic marvel in California’s deep desert

By Rod Andrew There is a spectacular snake hiding in the hills near Borrego Springs, California. No, it’s not a rattler. I guess it could...

Creepy! Nevada’s Lovelock Cave’s unexplained red-haired cannibalistic giants

By Cheri Sicard Back in 1911, while mining for bat guano, two men exploring Nevada’s Lovelock Cave made a shocking discovery. The men found more...

Ice cream? Get your licks on Route 66

Route 66, “The Mother Road,” makes a climb out of California and into Arizona. If you make the pull heading for Flagstaff, there’s a...

Canyons of the Ancients and Hovenweep national monuments: Historic short stops worth a visit

By Nanci Dixon Today's amazing travel stops were at Canyons of the Ancients and Hovenweep national monuments in Southwestern Colorado. While it was a lot...

Not-to-miss small-town Midwest (and more) 4th of July celebrations

Small town, America. You’ve gotta love their celebrations! Midwest small towns proudly show the world their patriotic spirit. If you haven’t already, put one...

Incredible campground, sightseeing and history in Monument Valley

By Nanci Dixon As we meander our way up north, we had an amazing short stop at Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation, Utah. I...

The top 10 BEST roller coaster road trips in the U.S.

By Cheri Sicard What a fun idea—nobody is too old for roller coasters! Hit the road for the top 10 roller coaster road trips in...

Reasons to visit a hot spring, and the best ones in the Midwest

(Full disclosure up front: This article is somewhat self-serving.) I’ve been wanting to visit a hot spring for a while. The problem? My husband isn’t...

Visit the sweetest graveyard in the U.S. (and eat a treat while you’re at it!)

“I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream!” Did you cheer these words as a child? I did. In fact, I still...

Why you should consider taking your RV back ‘home’

By Gail Marsh “You can’t go home again.” That’s how the old saying goes. Recently, when my grandchildren asked about my childhood, I couldn’t help...