The International Dark Sky Association has recently certified a few more parks across the Western U.S. as Dark Sky Parks. These include the iconic Grand Canyon, Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, and Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado & Utah. These three parks join dozens of other areas in the U.S., and several more around the […]
Here’s Where You Need To Visit In Maine
The state of Maine is best known for being one of the original 13 Colonies and for harvesting great lobster. The Pine Tree State harvests 90 percent of the country’s lobsters and 99 percent of the blueberries. Records aside, Maine is also the home of L.L. Bean quality outdoor clothing headquarters and author Stephen King. […]
Stay On This Unique Central Oregon Ranch
Since opening last year, Silvies Valley Ranch in central-east Oregon has been turning heads. Officially called The Retreat, Links & Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch, this property encompasses more than 140,000 acres and has been a working ranch since 1883. In addition to its working ranch status, Silvies Valley Ranch has luxury cabins, ranch house […]
Visiting Whitehorse, Yukon On The Alaska Highway
For those adventuresome RVers driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska this year, a stop in Whitehorse should be on the agenda. Whitehorse, in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is located 1,550 miles north of Seattle. In Whitehorse, it’s like stepping back in time, but with lots of modern-day amenities, like those available at Caribou RV Park. Caribou […]
Take The Three Capes Scenic Route On The Oregon Coast
Highway 101 runs the entire length of the Oregon Coast, but for a short stretch you can branch off on the Three Capes Scenic Route to visit three beautiful oceanside parks in a row. Several RV parks are in the area with easy access to the beach and local restaurants. Start your trip in Lincoln […]
Visit The Newest National Park In The U.S.
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, […]
Take A Scenic Drive Through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado
Whether you’re visiting the Glenwood Springs area or just passing through the area on Interstate 70, the 12.5-mile stretch of interstate that passes through Glenwood Canyon will give you some dramatic views carved by the power of the Colorado River over three million years. This stretch of highway between the towns of Dotsero and Glenwood […]
Go Camping And Golfing In North Georgia
Spring is a great time to visit the Peach State while the azaleas are in full bloom. Located two hours northwest of Augusta is Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston. Nestled in the rolling hills of Georgia’s upper Piedmont, this is one of northern Georgia’s best kept secrets. It is also one of Georgia’s eight […]
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 […]