In my last post, I shared how you can tour two historic places in Arizona for one low entry fee. If you’re in the planning stages to visit them on your next RV trek through the area, you have probably noticed they are not really on the road to anywhere and require a detour off […]
The First And Largest State Park In Oklahoma
The Ardmore, Oklahoma area is home to some of the finest camping and golf facilities in the entire Sooner State. The crown jewel is Lake Murray State Park, Oklahoma’s first and largest state park that encompasses 12,500 acres. This park’s diverse terrain, exceptional trails, and historic sites make Lake Murray State Park a favorite destination […]
The Best Places To Visit In Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, which sits at the base of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, has long been a tourism destination. The second largest city in Colorado behind Denver, Colorado Springs offers a host of quality RV parks to go with an impressive list of golf courses. Two good examples include Mountaindale Cabins and RV Resort […]
Visiting The Oldest City In The United States
Legend has it that Spanish explorer Ponce de León came to St. Augustine looking for the fountain of youth, which he never found. That hasn’t discouraged today’s visitors who still come searching for their own version of the fountain of youth, whatever that might be. Located about 40 miles south of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Florida […]
Explore These Little-Known Canyons In The Northwest
One of the joys of RVing is the ability to leisurely enjoy lesser-known attractions off the beaten path and camp away from the city crowds. Such is the case with Idaho’s Jump Creek Canyon and its nearby cousin Squaw Creek Canyon. The canyons are located in the southwest corner of the state with creeks draining […]
Visiting Ballarat, An Old California Ghost Town
In the last installment I shared my discovery of the encyclopedia repository in the old mining camp of Reilly, California, and suggested camping in the nearby ghost town of Ballarat. Ballarat is a forgotten mining ghost town. It was founded in 1896 as a supply point for the mines in the canyons of the Panamint […]
We Found An Abandoned Dugout In The California Desert
Those of us over 50 fondly (or maybe not so fondly) remember encyclopedias. Before you could find anything you wanted to online, encyclopedias provided a wealth of information contained in a set of voluminous books that required considerable shelf space lined up in order from A to Z. Every school library had at least one […]
See The Hidden Gems Of North Alabama
Quail Creek Golf Resort in Hartselle, Alabama offers a little of everything for the RV-golfer. While the golf course has been a popular destination for golfers visiting north Alabama over the last quarter century, the resort recently added 12 RV sites, with more sites projected for the future. Quail Creek Golf Resort is 20 miles […]
Stay At This Scenic COE Campground In Oregon
In the last installment we were exploring the Mosier Tunnels located in the Columbia River Gorge. An often overlooked camping option when exploring the attractions along the Columbia River are recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), or sometimes just referred to as the Corps of Engineers (COE). […]
Plan Your Next Trip To Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most historical cities in the country with ties reaching back to the Civil War and American Revolution. Charleston, with roughly 130,000 residents, is located on the Eastern Seaboard, equal distance between Washington, D.C. and Miami. While exploring the many splendors of the Charleston area, a quality resort to […]
Discover An Oasis In Amarillo And The Texas Panhandle
There’s a saying about Amarillo, Texas: “It’s so flat you can see your dog run for three days, as long as it’s not brown!” This humorous reference to Amarillo’s ubiquitous flat brown lands hasn’t stopped nearly 200,000 people from calling it home. There are lots of things to see and do on the Texas Panhandle. […]