A quick Google search will tell you about current traffic delays or hotel vacancies. So why can’t we just as easily find real-time information on campsite availability? The thing is, federal and state-run campgrounds have had long-term contracts with private businesses. These contracts have given the businesses exclusive control over the online reservations for public […]
Go Camping & Golfing By Lake Michigan
Located 40 miles north of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan is picturesque Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Illinois. This 4,160-acre park stretches for six-and-a-half miles along Lake Michigan, and offers 241 sites, 30/50 amp electrical, toilets, drinking water, and a dump station. Other amenities include beach access, hiking trails, fishing, a nature […]
Camp At The Largest State Park In Montana
If your travels take you through Glendive, Montana in the eastern part of the state, take some time to explore this geographically diverse area of the country. Located about 40 minutes from the North Dakota border off of Interstate 94, Glendive will appeal to hikers, photographers, history buffs, and golfers, too. You’ll have to endure […]
Visit A Historic Town On The Columbia River
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 […]
Visit The Crown Jewel Of Colorado’s National Parks
On a crisp fall day, I stand on the shore of a lake that is sparkling with a million sunlit stars across it; the warm sun on my face making a noticeable contrast to the coolness of the breeze at my back. The day is a perfect blend of summer shorts and soft fall flannel […]
Camp At A Quiet State Park On The Washington Coast
Washington State doesn’t have as many state parks on the coast as Oregon and California, but we recently found one in a scenic, remote spot. Grayland Beach State Park is located off Highway 105 along the Pacific Coast and is only a ten-minute drive from Westport and a half-hour from Aberdeen. Grayland Beach SP has […]
This Colorado Park Offers Track Chairs For Those With Mobility Issues
For those who have mobility issues, taking a hike down a wooded trail may sound like a distant dream. In Colorado’s Staunton State Park, a newly launched Track Chair Program now allows trail access to those who cannot explore under their own power. Staunton State Park is Colorado’s newest State Park (opening in May 2013) […]
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 […]
These Rock Formations Look Like Something From Another Planet
In the last installment, we were heading north from Nevada’s Echo Canyon State Park into Spring Valley State Park. In this installment, we will explore Spring Valley State Park north of Eagle Valley Reservoir. The paved road you have been traveling on will turn to gravel (suitable for all RVs) as you leave the improved […]
8 Northern National Parks To Visit This Summer
Summer may not be the best time to visit Death Valley or the Grand Canyon but it is the prime season to head north. Make sure you check out these eight national parks in the next couple of months while the roads are open and the temperatures are nice and warm. 1. Crater Lake National […]
Hike, Fish, And Camp In This Nevada Canyon
In the last installment, we ventured to Nevada’s Eagle Valley and explored Echo Canyon State Park’s scenic Ash Canyon. The unusual thing about Eagle Canyon is the abundance (by Nevada standards) of flowing water. This water first drew the Fremont people over a thousand years ago who hunted and gathered, then farmers and ranchers in […]