Every boondocker has their favorite out-of-the-way campsites. Sometimes it is nice to shake things up and try a new spot. There are several websites out there that help adventure-seekers find good campsites, such as Campground Reviews and Freecampsites.net. Most public lands (USFS or BLM) offer free dispersed camping as well, although some established campgrounds on […]
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 […]
Travel Off The Beaten Path In Nevada
In the last installment, we had been camping and exploring Nevada’s Echo Canyon State Park. This week we will head up the road towards nearby Spring Valley State Park enjoying the sites and places to explore along the way. Heading north from Echo Canyon State Park on Rose Valley Road, you will come to a […]
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 […]
Go Camping In One Of Nevada’s Lesser Known State Parks
Just east of Pioche, Nevada lays Echo Canyon State Park. You are not likely to find it listed in many travel guides, but if you are an adventurous RVer (like me and my wife), make sure you detour off Highway 93 for a couple of days to explore the area the next time you find […]
We Visited An Old Ghost Town And Almost Got Stuck In A Ditch
If you have attended one of my seminars or followed this blog over the years it is no secret that I rely heavily on Google Earth to locate places to explore, roads to get there, boondocking campsites nearby and how to access them. A trip to explore the mining camp of Sprucemont, Nevada was no […]
Go Camping In Arizona’s Mohave Valley
If you love outdoor activities, you are going to love Arizona’s Mohave Valley. Located less than 20 miles south of Laughlin, Nevada, Moon River RV Resort is one of the premier resorts in the area. Featuring 84 sites and full hook ups, Moon River RV Resort offers a peaceful country setting that’s just minutes from […]
See The Remains Of This Abandoned Nevada Ghost Town
Awhile back I shared a post on Wilson Canyon Rest Area in Nevada. The reason my wife and I chose this location was we needed a base camp to explore the nearby ghost town of Pine Grove. Gold was discovered at what would become known as Pine Grove in 1866 by William Wilson. By the […]
Mild Weather, Beautiful Scenery Draws RVers To Southern Nevada
With endless scenery and plenty of activities, Mesquite, Nevada is just over an hour’s drive northeast of Las Vegas. Straddling the Arizona border, Mesquite has become a popular destination for many RVers, especially those who like to tee it up. This quiet desert town of 18,000 is home to Sun Resorts RV Park as well […]
Why It’s Important To Keep Your RV Batteries Charged Properly
During a recent trip traveling along the California-Nevada border and the eastern Sierras, the deep-cycle batteries in my RV weren’t recharging well. We had been boondocking every night along the way and the nights were cold, dropping into the twenties most of the time. We moved almost every day, so between the charge line in […]
This Nevada Rest Area Has Peaceful Riverfront Sites
Rest areas are typically the last spot I would think about staying the night in my RV. Generally there is road noise from the nearby interstate or highway the rest area serves, trucks coming and going all night, they’re prime locations for criminals to apply their trade (grab and go), and worst of all is […]