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 […]
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Historic Sites That You Shouldn’t Miss In Arizona
Those that follow this blog on a regular basis know I like to seek out and explore the lesser-known attractions across the West. When I learned we could visit both historic Fort Apache and the nearby abandoned Kinishba Ruins in Eastern Arizona for only $5 per adult, it was added to a recent itinerary. Following […]
The Etiquette Of Not Parking Too Close
My wife and I recently took an RV trip to Eastern Washington to visit family members; one in Ritzville, one in Wenatchee, and another in Cle Elum. Looking for a central location between the three to camp (for free of course), I went to one of my favorite online resources, the Washington Department of Fish […]
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 […]
How To Prep Your RV For Spring
Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to take the RV out of hibernation. Before heading out on your first RV trip of the year, spend an afternoon going through your unit to make sure everything is in proper working order. If you took the proper steps in winterizing your RV, it should be […]
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 […]
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). […]
You Can Now Hike Through These Historic Oregon Tunnels
Historic, scenic, underground, and unique is all I need to know about a location to add it on my “To Do” list. The fact it’s located just off the freeway and earns a 4.3 star Google Review is just the proverbial icing on the cake. The place I am referring to is the Mosier Twin […]
Take Time To Appreciate The Journey In Your RV
When I tell people my wife and I are heading out on an extended RV trip, they will invariably ask, “Where are you going,” expecting me to answer with a destination like Yellowstone, Las Vegas, or maybe the Grand Canyon. My response is “that way” as I point a finger in the general direction we […]
See This Oregon Geyser Before It Runs Out Of Steam
If you have been following this blog over the past 10 years you know I am drawn to unique, little known or forgotten places across the west. When that unique item happens to be “a one of a kind” geological feature it quite often goes to the top of the list to be hunted down. […]