In the last installment, we had been camping and exploring Nevada’s Echo Canyon State Park. This week we will head up the road towards nearby Spring Valley State Park enjoying the sites and places to explore along the way. Heading north from Echo Canyon State Park on Rose Valley Road, you will come to a […]
See Incredible Artifacts At The Oldest Golf Museum In The World
Newport News, Virginia is most notable for its shipbuilding and U.S. Navy connection. However, there’s also a tenuous connection between the shipbuilding and golf worlds. A Golf Museum, located at the James River Country Club, was founded by Archer M. Huntington, the principal owner of the Newport News Shipyard in the first part of the […]
Camp And Golf At This Scenic Park In Oklahoma
The southeast corner of Oklahoma is a popular destination for outdoor lovers, and Beavers Bend State Park a few miles north of Broken Bow is one of the main reasons. If you thrive in the outdoors, this is the place to visit. Nestled in among the trees and alongside the Mountain Fork River are rustic […]
Go Camping In One Of Nevada’s Lesser Known State Parks
Just east of Pioche, Nevada lays Echo Canyon State Park. You are not likely to find it listed in many travel guides, but if you are an adventurous RVer (like me and my wife), make sure you detour off Highway 93 for a couple of days to explore the area the next time you find […]
This Historic City Should Be In Your Summer Plans
History abounds in Chesapeake, Virginia just south of Norfolk. All throughout this mid-Atlantic region are remnants of the past including the Jamestown settlement, Revolutionary War, and Civil War sites. If you explore the area this summer, consider using Northwest River Park Campground as your base. Located on the banks of the Northwest River in southeastern […]
There’s Something For Everyone In This Wisconsin County
One of the first things you’ll notice when visiting Door County, Wisconsin is that the pace of life slows to a manageable level. While strolling any of the 14 communities, it’s a common sight to see couples arm-in-arm or holding hands. Door County is often referred to as “the Cape Cod of the Midwest.” Though […]
There’s Lots To See In This Small Iowa Town
Mason City, Iowa is one of those quaint feel-good towns that you just can’t get enough of. Located in the north-central part of the Hawkeye State, Mason City is roughly 20 miles south of the Minnesota border. With a population of just under 30,000, the only traffic jams are pedestrians on foot exploring the many […]
See The Unique Formations In Idaho’s Little City Of Rocks
Unique and scenic rock formations are always a must-do along our travels in the west. One such place is the Little City of Rocks located near Gooding, Idaho. The Little City of Rocks (not to be confused with “City of Rocks” in Southern Idaho) features thousands of acres of rock formations including towers, mushroom caps, […]
Visit A Modern-Day Gold Rush Town
Just 20 minutes west of Denver at the edge of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Golden, Colorado is a modern-day gold rush town with something for everyone. The town was first settled in 1859 when Colorado was a US territory and served as the Territory Capitol until 1867 when the more developed city of Denver became […]
You’ll Want To See This National Monument’s Ancient Rock Formations
The Santa Fe, New Mexico area offers a multitude of cultural and scenic attractions for RVers. One of the more scenic areas to explore is Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, located about 40 miles west of Santa Fe near the Pueblo de Cochiti, a historic pueblo of the Cochiti people. Kasha-Katuwe, or “White Cliffs” Tent […]
Here’s Where You Should Visit In Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, with a population of roughly 350,000, is the Golden State’s ninth largest city. Flanking the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, about 110 miles north of Los Angeles, Bakersfield is much more than the agriculture it is known for. The city has long been associated with the country western “Bakersfield Sound,” thanks […]