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Raising the bar: Historic drinking establishments you’ll want to say ‘Cheers’ to

Chris Epting -
You've been running all over the city (or the country), visiting museums, landmarks, tourist traps, souvenir stands, zoos, aquariums. After all, you're on a...

It’s illegal to wrestle bears in Missouri, and for good reason!

Gail Marsh -
Yes, you read that correctly! Local authorities recently reminded RVers and other folks that bear wrestling is illegal here. So, you’d best not add...

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

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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...

Illuminating the fascinating history of the traffic light

Gail Marsh -
As RVers, we rely on them. They are one of the best ways to prevent traffic accidents and to keep motorists moving smoothly on...

How a pig nearly changed U.S. history

Chuck Woodbury -
One of the America's most unusual wars involved only one casualty – a pig – and yet it could have changed the course of...

10 gold and silver mines you can visit during your RV travels

Randall Brink -
Discover the adventurous spirit of the Old West and experience the historical vestiges of gold and silver mines that you can visit during your...

Top 10 ghost towns in America

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By Cheri Sicard Join Briggs, of The World According to Briggs, for a tour of his Top 10 ghost towns in America picks. There’s a special...

Arizona’s Tumacacori National Historical Park worth a stop

Nanci Dixon -
I just love to take short trips to historic sites, and Tumacacori National Historical Park in Tubac, Arizona, was no exception. Getting to go...

The art of cowboy communication; the Western spirit lives on

Gail Marsh -
I love learning about regional traditions as we travel around the country in our RV. Recently, I saw a boot hanging upside down over...

Have you found bent trees in the forest? Here’s what they mean!

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By Cheri Sicard According to the producers at Watch Jojo, if you stumble across a bent tree in the forest, you might have also stumbled...

Incredible vintage RV roundup video: Explore hundreds of crazy vintage RVs!

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By Cheri Sicard If you are a vintage RV fan you are definitely going to want to check out the amazing roundup video below created...

The Frontier Texas museum is a travel gem

Nanci Dixon -
I recently visited the Frontier Texas museum in Abilene, TX. During my visit, I will admit that being the only one in the museum's...

The story behind America’s beloved Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Gail Marsh -
Chances are you’ve eaten there or perhaps parked your RV overnight in their parking lot. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is a favorite restaurant...

In memory of Martin Luther King Jr.—A historic site tells an important story

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By Chris Epting I love museums that feature “on-site” history. That is to say, something happened there, and that’s why it’s a museum. I think...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, January 5, 2023

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Issue 2029 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Thanksgiving: What a season of gratitude and hope teaches us

Nanci Dixon -
During the trying times of the last couple of years, I am reminded that this is the season of giving thanks. I will admit...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, October 14, 2022

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Issue 1970 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

The secret hidden tunnel behind Mt. Rushmore’s presidents

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By Cheri Sicard Mt. Rushmore stands as one of the most iconic symbols of the United States. Everyone, regardless of whether or not they have...

U.S. Navy submarine base is right next to state park campground

Randall Brink -
So, where, might you think, is a likely place for the U.S. Navy to set up a submarine base? Seattle? San Diego? Norfolk? Nope....

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

Randall Brink -
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,...

Presidential history buffs, add these places in ‘flyover country’ to your travel plans

Gail Marsh -
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...

Take an RV trip to ancient ruins—right here in the U.S.!

Gail Marsh -
Wait a minute! Ancient ruins? Here in the U.S.? Yep, you read that right. There are several ancient ruins you can visit! The wonderful thing...

Around the Campfire: A debate on famous Yellowstone peak being renamed

Gail Marsh -
The National Park Service recently announced that Yellowstone’s Mount Doane has been renamed. From now on, this Wyoming peak will be known as First...

The incredible story of how the West’s last boomtown was saved by beer

Randall Brink -
Schlitz beer made Milwaukee famous, but it no doubt helped save the gold camp of Goldfield, Nevada, as well. Traveling over U.S. Highway 95 through...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, May 6, 2022

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Issue 1855 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

How it happened: The history of our favorite fire-preventing Smokey Bear

Gail Marsh -
You may have driven your RV past his famous image. You’ve probably known him since you were a child. I’m talking about Smokey Bear,...

Kentucky trail commemorates once-segregated state park

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A recently opened two-mile trail that connects Kentucky's Cherokee State Park and Kenlake State Resort Park is much more than simply a new place...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, March 21, 2022

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Issue 1821 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Make the most of your travels: Do these things to research an area before you go

Gail Marsh -
At age 87, Michelangelo said: “I am still learning.” Think about that! Amazing, isn’t it? I believe a very similar attitude beats inside the...

Rambler Ranch: A shrine to old cars, Americana in rural Colorado

James Raia -
RV travelers in Colorado can find their way through small towns, drive across open ranges, visit national parks and sightsee in quirky towns, museums...

The story of Airstream, NASA and the space program’s Mobile Quarantine Facility

Dave Solberg -
This past weekend I had the chance to tour the Kennedy Space Center and learn about Airstream's Mobile Quarantine Facility. I have such fond...

Roadside stop: Marilyn Monroe was once California’s “Artichoke Queen”

Chris Epting -
It was in the 1953 film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, that Marilyn Monroe dazzled moviegoers with her version of the song, “Diamonds are a Girl’s...

How it Happened: You can thank the military for the drive-thru window

Gail Marsh -
I’m always curious (and in awe) about inventors. You know, the folks who see a problem and come up with a creative and workable...

In memory of Martin Luther King Jr.—A historic site tells an important story

Chris Epting -
I love museums that feature “on-site” history. That is to say, something happened there, and that’s why it’s a museum. I think that’s why...

What even is Pickleball, anyway?

Gail Marsh -
Pickleball is the sport that increased in popularity from 3.4 million participants in 2019 to a whopping 36.5 million pickleball players in the United...

Theodore Roosevelt’s Palm Tree: A growing piece of history

Chris Epting -
I love historic trees. Something about the silent status they bring to history: their presence and, in many cases, actual historic purpose. Recently, while driving...

Historic places to stop and give thanks

Chris Epting -
Spend Turkey Day where the Pilgrims did and mix historic sites, parades, and festivals with your cranberry sauce and stuffing! Thanksgiving is a time for...

Thanksgiving: What a season of gratitude and hope teaches us

Nanci Dixon -
During these trying times, I am reminded that this is the season of giving thanks. I will admit that in the past the meaning...

Visit where a screen idol died, and other historic places along the road

Chris Epting -
From time to time I like to pull out some old photos of places you might just pass by while on the road. Small...

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here are some ways to honor and celebrate it

Sandi Sturm -
“The American Indian is of the soil, whether it be the region of forests, plains, pueblos, or mesas. He fits into the landscape, for...

Baseball season doesn’t have to be over. Here are four places to celebrate its history

Chris Epting -
As the baseball season comes to an end, there are still some places out on the road to celebrate baseball history. These are a...

Bet you don’t know about the “flying monkeys” near Zion National Park

Sandi Sturm -
If you have ever been to Zion National Park, entering through the Springdale gate, you drove past Hurricane Mesa, known by locals as "Flying...

Don’t change the channel! Visit three famous TV sites and relive your favorites

Chris Epting -
All over the country, but especially in California, you can add some fun to any road trip by visiting some legendary TV sites. These...

Remember Bazooka Joe comics, bubblegum and baseball cards? The World Series brings back memories

Kate Doherty -
The pink gob. You can't chew just one. If you’ve sat close to the dugouts, especially at AA and AAA games, did you ever wonder...

Camping is a “piece of cake” and you’ll “sleep like a log” when you’re not “roughing it”

Gail Marsh -
So many idioms, so little time! Did you know that the English language has more than 25,000 idioms? That’s right, 25,000! Just in case...

This app lets you read historical markers without even stopping

Chris Guld -
By Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.comFrom the Oregon Trail in Wyoming, to George Washington's boyhood home in the Chesapeake, we've driven by a lot of historical...

Three amazing women, three amazing landmarks worth a stop

Chris Epting -
There are so many interesting and important landmarks around the country that were inspired by and/or dedicated to famed female legends. I thought I...

Roadside stop near Death Valley is an unexpected delight. (This story is delightful, too)

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By Rod Andrew Probably most readers of RVtravel.com have visited the amazing landmarks, natural and man-made, that are part of the RV experience. Standing on...

Roadside Attractions: A strange, hidden landmark at a gas station

Chris Epting -
There’s a strange landmark in Huntington Beach, CA: a black granite tombstone at Springdale Street and Warner Avenue, in the bushes behind the ARCO...

Take your RV back in time along these historic trail routes

Gail Marsh -
At one time or another most of us long for “the good ol’ days.” The call of a simpler time often echoes in an...
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