Want to travel in your RV but need to stay close to home? Or are you planning upcoming travel for the year and want more from RVing than the same ol’, same ol’? Either way, I have the website for you!
Only In Your State is a hyperlocal travel site that puts nearby quirky attractions, small-town dining, local hikes, and scenic locations right into your inbox. Read on to find out more!
Note: I’m not a spokesperson for Only In Your State. I just love the website and what it offers RVers. (Emily here—I love this website, too!)
Brief history
Only In Your State started in 2015 as a small Ohio-focused Facebook page. Founders began with a simple mission: Help people discover the coolest, weirdest, and most overlooked places in their home states.
Over the past decade, Only In Your State has grown into a national travel and local discovery platform with content covering all 50 U.S. states. This website reaches millions of readers who love finding hidden gems close to home (or in areas they plan to visit).
Only In Your State’s rise from humble beginnings into a large network of state-specific travel stories is powered by enthusiastic contributors who focus on local and off-the-beaten-path attractions.
Awards
You needn’t just take my word for it. Only In Your State has collected several noteworthy accomplishments that honor its influence in the travel media industry.
In 2025, the site won the Inbox Collective Award for Innovation in Technology and a Webby Award (plus the People’s Voice Award) in the Tourism and Leisure category for its engaging digital experiences. It’s also received multiple Gold Hermes Creative Awards for its efforts.
Why RVers like it
Some folks cannot travel far distances from home. Yet these RVers still want to camp, sightsee, and enjoy exploring. Only In Your State makes it easy by suggesting nearby locations and places that you may not have heard about.
Only In Your State makes exploring nearby places easy to schedule between appointments, family obligations, or seasonal needs. You may be surprised that a nearby campground provides the same “get away” feeling as a location far away from home.
For RVers who are not tied too closely to one location, the Only In Your State site can help you plan activities for the areas you want to visit in 2026. I’ve used suggestions from Only In Your State to schedule excursions and hikes, and set up visits to places we’d never discover on our own.
How to use the website
Here’s how to use the Only In Your State website.
Visit the homepage. Scroll down a tiny bit until you see the big green button that says, “Choose your state”. Click that and a drop-down menu will appear. Select your state!
Once you select a state, you’ll see a variety of categories across the top of the page for you to explore.
Or, scroll down to find the latest informative articles that can help with your travel plans.
It’s just that easy and, best of all—it’s free!
When you select a state, scroll down and you’ll see a map of all nearby attractions and mentioned places. You can move the map and then click “Search this area” to see more in other parts of the country.
What you’ll find
Only In Your State contains short articles and lists (e.g., “5 Secret Waterfalls Near [City]” or “The Most Charming Small Towns in [State]”). Each article captures the local vibe and features fantastic photos.
The site organizes content by state and by topic (nature, food, stays, trips and routes, etc.), so you can quickly find a weekend loop, an out-of-the-way picnic spot, or a quirky museum. The site is geared toward quick inspiration more than in-depth information, which makes it perfect for spontaneous RV trips.
Free and easy
Only In Your State offers free daily newsletters that you can tailor to a specific state. It drops local ideas into your inbox without any paywall or subscription barrier. You can sign up on any page of the website by scrolling all the way down to the bottom of the page and entering your email.
Signing up gives you a steady stream of quick-read suggestions. It’s exactly the kind of inspiration that turns “should we get out this weekend?” into “we’re packed—let’s go.” The signup is state-specific, so you can subscribe to your home state (and those you plan to visit) to get targeted suggestions.
Only In Your State offers lots of options for RVers hunting for the unexpected in any region you choose to explore. Take it from me, you’ll often find the small, local spots that larger travel guides frequently overlook.
Are you familiar with Only In Your State? If not, explore it and have fun!
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denny, the website is to explore areas of interest, including your home area, not a navigation app like RVLTW—two different things.
Great suggestion, Gail. Thank you for the lead. I can really see this site being handy on the road, especially when you want to explore the area you are in.
Thank-you, Gail. We usually travel in about a 4 state radius from our home state in WA, so I am looking forward to checking this website out to see what I may have missed in WA and the other states!