National Park Week kicks off with free entrance on April 16
byNational Park Service joins the National Park Foundation in celebrating “America’s treasured places” with National Park Week, April 16-24. To kick off the week, the…
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Labor Day – last big RV camping spree of summer
byLabor Day honors labor’s strengths and contributions to the United States economy. It also unofficially marks the end of family summer camping weekends. Wherever…
Synchronous fireflies are magical
bySynchronous fireflies happenings are at the top of our Bucket List “Follow the Fireflies” RV trip. We were each born in prime lightning bug territory…
Free entry to all National Parks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11
byThe National Parks’ last free entry day is Veterans Day, Nov. 11. All National Park sites that usually charge an entrance fee will offer…
Honor National Public Lands on 9/26 and visit all National Parks for free
byIf you are looking for a perfect outdoor service project for you and your family–and want a bargain at the same time — consider…
Redwood Highway Scenic Drive — great family road trip
byRedwood Highway Scenic Drive is one of the most amazing sections of U. S. Highway 101 in northern California. It runs is the between…
Thank you Veterans – Enjoy your day, you deserve it … and much, much more
byOne day isn’t enough to thank all our veterans, (including James “Jimmy” Wesley Smith, U.S. Coast Guard and U. S. Army), for serving our…
Gettysburg Military Park, a place to reflect
byVisiting Gettysburg National Military Park has long been on my Bucket List. I wanted to honor all those who served and died in the…
Embrace America’s national parks including Harpers Ferry
byAmericans should never take our National Parks for granted. Embrace them. Enjoy them. Visit them often. Most of the USA’s national parks NEVER charge…
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore in Michigan attracts solos, families
bySleeping Bear National Lakeshore is at the tip of the lower peninsula of Michigan. And, it is not one of those parks that can…