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 […]
Our Favorite Places To Visit Near Billings, Montana
Montana lives up to its nickname, Big Sky Country. As the state’s largest city, Billings is relatively small with just over 100,000 inhabitants. But numerous visitors flock to Billings annually, enjoying the stark natural beauty, wide-open country, and historical remnants. Billings Village RV Park has been hosting visitors for the last 43 years. Open year-round, […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Places To Visit During National Park Week
Every April, the National Park Service celebrates National Park Week in honor of the 419 protected sites countrywide, including the national parks, historic sites, and national monuments. This year, the National Park Week will be held from Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 28, 2019. Several parks will be hosting special programs and events to […]
Visit Sky Island Country In Patagonia, Arizona
Located in Southern Arizona between Sonoita and Rio Rico on Route 82, the small town of Patagonia is one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets. Patagonia sits along the Sonoita Creek and is surrounded by the Santa Rita and Patagonia mountain ranges of the Coronado National Forest. Mountain peaks rise nearly 2,000 feet from the desert floor, […]
Visiting Morro Bay On The California Coast
Visiting the California coast is always pleasing to the eye and good for the soul. Morro Bay on Highway 1 offers both of those elements. Set roughly 200 miles north of Los Angeles and over 200 miles south of San Francisco, Morro Bay is a quintessential town along this fabled highway. Just look for the […]
New Wildlife Safari & RV Park Open In Central Texas
In small-town Central Texas, Buena Vista Wildlife Safari opened in 2018 as a natural, uncaged sanctuary for wild animals to roam. Next door, they also have a fenced RV park and cozy furnished cabins with beautiful countryside views. Their RV park has 35 big-rig friendly sites including pull-thrus and back-ins. Every site has full hookups, […]
There’s A Lot To Love About Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, Texas is one of the most diverse and interesting cities you will ever visit. The birthplace of legendary musician Buddy Holly, Lubbock is also home to some exceptional wineries, more than a dozen quality golf courses, several unique museums, and plenty of RV options, like Lubbock RV Park. Lubbock RV Park features 88 sites […]
Go Lakeside Camping In Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas is best known for the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case that ended segregation in public schools. Today, the state capital and fifth largest city in the Jayhawk State is a vibrant and spirited community with lots to see and do. One of the main attractions in Topeka is […]