Historic district's public murals fun for traveling families, solos looking for an RV Short Stop

Historic district’s public murals fun for traveling families, solos looking for an RV Short Stop

| Pacific Northwest, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV Short Stops, RVing with Kids
In a former life I was an arts writer for a mid-sized daily  newspaper, and I always had a fondness for large-scale outdoor murals. Maybe it is because one doesn't need a museum membership or fat wallet in order to view and appreciate an amazing artistic undertaking. N
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Airstream International Serenity, part 4 -- Smooth towing, snap to park

Airstream International Serenity, part 4 — Smooth towing, snap to park

| Pacific Northwest, public lands, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV People, RV Types, RVing with Kids
The Airstream's lightweight aerodynamic construction results in "easier towing than a traditional box trailer," reports Oregon RVer Carl Tipton, "whether I'm traveling up or down mountains, or maneuvering through a campground." Airstream has designed a number of smal
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Popular summer RV Short Stop: LeMay America's Car Museum near the Puget Sound

Popular summer RV Short Stop: LeMay America’s Car Museum near the Puget Sound

| Pacific Northwest, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops, RVing with Kids
LeMay America’s Car Museum, is a sprawling four-story, 165,000-square-foot facility near the Tacoma Dome south of Seattle. It is a perfect family outing if you are traveling through the Puget Sound area of the Pacific Northwest. Since 2012, it’s housed 815 ve
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World's Largest Spinach Can, a day hike, ice cream = fun RV Short Stop near I-40 on a hot summer's day

World’s Largest Spinach Can, a day hike, ice cream = fun RV Short Stop near I-40 on a hot summer’s day

| RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV Short Stops, RVing with Kids
Years ago--back in the early '90s when I was living in Ft. Smith, Ark., helping organize a Women Build house for the local Habitat for Humanity--I went hiking many weekends with three wonderful women friends. One of our favorite northwest Arkansas day hike destinati
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39+ million travelers on road Memorial Day weekend

39+ million travelers on road Memorial Day weekend

| national forests, national parks, public lands, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV People, RV safety, RVing with Kids, RVing with Pets
More than 39.3 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association. Of those traveling 50 miles or more from home during this unofficial start of summer, my wild guess--based on the huge (and growing) p
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Bluegrass fans, RVers head for Blue Ridge Mountains

Bluegrass fans, RVers head for Blue Ridge Mountains

| RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops, RV Types, RVing with Kids
Whether it is the hills calling me home, pink dogwoods in bloom, or the hypnotic blinking of fireflies--I'll be forever drawn to the Appalachian Mountains, the land of my birth. Whenever traveling to the region, we always make our way to the homestead of cousins Mary
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Yippee -- National 'Kids to Parks Day’ (May 20) celebrates family outdoor fun

Yippee — National ‘Kids to Parks Day’ (May 20) celebrates family outdoor fun

| national parks, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Spring 2017, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV News, RV People, RVing with Kids
The 7th annual National Kids to Parks Day is set for Saturday, May 20, the week before the official start of summer. Hundreds of special events are planned at local, state and national parks, and other public lands across the country. Sponsored by the National Par
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RV camping, fun family summer activities in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

RV camping, fun family summer activities in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

| camping tents, Lite / Green RVing, public lands, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV Short Stops, RVing with Kids, wildlife
Canada's Maritime Provinces are a top regional destination on many RVers' bucket list for the summer and autumn.  These Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick include "a cluster of peninsulas and islands that form the northeastern
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Weekends (4/15-16 & 4/22-23) of National Park Week = No gate charge, camping fees still apply

Weekends (4/15-16 & 4/22-23) of National Park Week = No gate charge, camping fees still apply

| Lite / Green RVing, national forests, national parks, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Spring 2017, RV Life, RV News, RVing with Kids
National Park Week weekends, April 15–16 and 22–23, are the perfect times to take your family to one of the National Parks  and advantage of  the *free entrance days. Other free days that remain in 2017 include: Friday, Aug. 25, National Park Service birthday.
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April the Giraffe's home in New York State makes for fascinating family RV Short Stop destination

April the Giraffe’s home in New York State makes for fascinating family RV Short Stop destination

| RV Life, RV Short Stops, RVing with Kids, wildlife
Yes, I'm an "April" groupie. Thank goodness I have unlimited internet streaming.  I've been watching April's live cam on YouTube since mid-March. I became curious about where April and Oliver live and did a little research on their home, Animal Adventure Park, in ce
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