The International Dark Sky Association has recently certified a few more parks across the Western U.S. as Dark Sky Parks. These include the iconic Grand Canyon, Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, and Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado & Utah. These three parks join dozens of other areas in the U.S., and several more around the […]
How To Use Historical Imagery To Find Boondocking Locations
I have been using Google Earth satellite imagery to locate boondocking locations for at least ten years now. The images quite often show where others have camped in the past, indicated by an RV in the image, the presence of a fire ring, or both. For the past 5+ years, Google Earth has been updating […]
Take The Three Capes Scenic Route On The Oregon Coast
Highway 101 runs the entire length of the Oregon Coast, but for a short stretch you can branch off on the Three Capes Scenic Route to visit three beautiful oceanside parks in a row. Several RV parks are in the area with easy access to the beach and local restaurants. Start your trip in Lincoln […]
Visit The Newest National Park In The U.S.
Recently, the country christened its 61st national park. Joining that elite group is the former Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In February, President Trump signed a bill that included redesignating this 15,000-acre national lakeshore as Indiana Dunes National Park. Though nothing dramatic will change besides the name, visitors can still expect to enjoy spectacular dunes, the […]
Go Off The Beaten Path To See This Historic Mill
In our continuing RV travels through Georgia there is another historic water-powered mill worth a stop. Just south of Fayetteville you will encounter the very scenic Starrs Mill. As we learned in the last entry, during the mid-1800s, mills were constructed by the thousands to take advantage of the seemingly endless supply of water power […]
Take A Scenic Drive Through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado
Whether you’re visiting the Glenwood Springs area or just passing through the area on Interstate 70, the 12.5-mile stretch of interstate that passes through Glenwood Canyon will give you some dramatic views carved by the power of the Colorado River over three million years. This stretch of highway between the towns of Dotsero and Glenwood […]
Visit One Of The Highest Waterfalls East Of The Mississippi
In the last entry, we explored waterfalls north of Dahlonega, Georgia. There are many more waterfalls in the surrounding area for those that take the time to seek them out. One of them you won’t want to miss is 729-foot Amicalola Falls. Not only is it the tallest waterfall in Georgia, but it is also […]
Explore Northern California This Spring
Northern California has some of the country’s best weather along with plenty of outdoor activities. Featuring more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, Redding, California is the perfect place to get in touch with Mother Nature. Mountain Gate RV Park is a great home base. This pet-friendly park offers 108 sites and lots […]
Don’t Miss These Gorgeous Waterfalls In Georgia
In the past couple of entries, we have been exploring the golden history of Dahlonega, Georgia. In this installment, we will head start heading north in our RV to the DeSoto Falls Recreation Area exploring other waterfalls along our route. Our first stop is Cane Creek Falls on the northern outskirts of Dahlonega. The falls […]
Experience The Packers & More In Green Bay
The National Football League’s Green Bay Packers may have put this northern Wisconsin city on the map, but the town of Green Bay and the surrounding area has plenty to offer, whether it’s football season or not. This year marks the centennial for the local NFL team. The Green Bay Packers were founded on August […]
Discover A Historic Gold Rush Site In North Georgia
Those that have followed my blog for the past ten years or so know that I have a fascination with the gold rushes that have occurred in North America, and I have visited all of the gold rush sites in the eleven western states, British Columbia, and Yukon. So when recent travels took us east […]