Astoria, Oregon has long been associated with the historical Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06. After leaving Camp Dubois near St. Louis on May 14, 1804, the Corps of Discovery (as the mission was called) arrived at the Pacific Ocean in early November 1805, camping at Fort Clatsop in Astoria. Today, just a few miles […]
Camping Along The Yellowstone River In Montana
Needing a convenient and free spot to camp for the night while traveling through Montana via I-90, I looked over the list of Fishing Access Sites (FAS) and found Otter Creek FAS near Big Timber not too far off the freeway. The site is along the banks of the Yellowstone River, just off a paved […]
Adventure Awaits In The Last Frontier
Though you can’t drive all the way to Juneau, Alaska from the lower 48 without taking a ferry somewhere along the way, once you’ve arrived in the remote Alaska state capital, there’s plenty to see and do. RVers will appreciate the incredible natural beauty of Mendenhall Campground. Set on the shores of Mendenhall Lake, this […]
Keep Moss From Growing In Your Taillights
Awhile back, I provided a tip on an easy way to check the operations of your brake lights. While recently checking the lights on my travel trailer via the method outlined, I discovered one side wasn’t working. Popping the lens off, I discovered the inside of it had become a mini solarium hosting green plant […]
Take A Step Back In Time In Gettysburg
Blending the present with the past is one of the hallmarks of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where one of the most significant Civil War battles took place 155 years ago. That horrific three-day battle in 1863 resulted in more than 51,000 dead soldiers, which prompted President Abraham Lincoln to deliver his now-famous Gettysburg Address. Where to visit […]
New Book Follows A Golfer Traveling Through Scotland
If you’re looking for a good book to read while relaxing by the pool this summer, you might want to pick up a copy of Tom Coyne’s latest nonfiction book “A Course Called Scotland: Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game.” This entertaining travel adventure recaps the author’s quest to play […]
This Washington Trail Follows An Abandoned Rail Line
Railroads conquered the mountain passes of the west long before highways were constructed. Much engineering was required to construct a rail grade gentle and straight enough to accommodate the locomotives along with the freight and passenger cars they carried. The railroad over Washington State’s Steven Pass was no exception, requiring extensive tunnels, fills and soaring […]
Stay And Golf At A Secluded RV Park In British Columbia
Canada offers plenty of wide-open spaces with endless spectacular views. One area in British Columbia that offers both of those elements is Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 Golf & RV Park, located in the small farming community of Edgewater. Set in the picturesque Columbia Valley, the family-owned and operated Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 Golf & RV […]
Hidden Gems Off Highway 2 In Washington
I have seen Deception Falls many times while driving over Stevens Pass along Highway 2 in Washington State. I had even slowed down a few times to get a good look and snap a photo of it as I crossed the bridge below it. However, it wasn’t until I actually stopped at this roadside picnic […]
Visit Washington’s Largest Natural Lake This Summer
Lake Chelan, in the heart of central Washington, offers much more than 300 days of annual sunshine. With four distinct seasons, this popular wine growing region attracts visitors throughout the year. RVers will especially love the town of Chelan which features Lake Chelan Golf Course and Lakeshore RV Park less than two miles away. Lakeshore […]
We Found A Free Hidden Campground In Washington
Those that regularly follow my adventures on this blog know that I am all about free places to camp and lesser known places to explore. How have I driven past (literally within a half mile) the free Liberty Campground for all of my life without checking it out is a mystery. The campground is named […]