Gilbert Ray Campground: outstanding RV destination west of Tucson
Gilbert Ray Campground is one of those gems that you might never experience unless someone tells you about it. That’s how we first landed…
Snowbirds flock to the Tucson Gem Showcase in early February
The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is underway now and through Feb. 16. More than 45 different shows and events, each offering different materials…
Once again at South Llano River State Park in Texas Hill Country
We have camped at the South Llano River State Park on the southwestern edge of the Texas Hill Country on many occasions. One time we…
‘First Day Hikes’ popular at state parks across USA
Say goodbye to 2019 and a healthy hello to 2020 by heading outdoors for one of the “First Day Hikes.” This is part of…
Happy Winter Solstice from our journey around the lower 48
In terms of daylight, the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2019, it…
History buffs: Two gripping Mississippi Museums
Most of us who are drawn to museums go there to be informed and, if we are fortunate, to be affected or stirred on…
Returning to Sandollar RV Park in Rockport-Fulton on Texas Gulf Coast
For the fifth time (out of ten snowbird seasons), we have nestled for several weeks on the Coastal Bend of Texas Once again we…
Rainbow’s End – Escapees RV Club’s Home Port
Rainbow’s End RV Park — national headquarters of the Escapees RV Club — was a must stop on our USA circumnavigation. We have been…
Stop by Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, to stretch your legs
In the small central Texas town of Shiner, just a few blocks north of the crossroads of Hwy 90A and Hwy 95, some of…
South Toledo Bend State Park on western border of Louisiana
In the piney woods of western Louisiana, South Toledo Bend State Park sits on the Texas boarder. It and its sister park, the North Toledo…