Free entry to all National Parks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11
byThe National Parks’ last free entry day in 2020 is Veterans Day, Nov. 11. All National Park sites that usually charge an entrance fee…
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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…
Gilbert Ray Campground: outstanding RV destination west of Tucson
byGilbert Ray Campground is one of those gems that you might never experience unless someone tells you about it. That’s how we first landed…
Once again at South Llano River State Park in Texas Hill Country
byWe 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
bySay goodbye to 2019 and a healthy hello to 2020 by heading outdoors for one of the “First Day Hikes.” This is part of…
South Toledo Bend State Park on western border of Louisiana
byIn the piney woods of western Louisiana, South Toledo Bend State Park sits on the Texas boarder. It and its sister park, the North Toledo…
Natchez State Park only a few miles off the Natchez Trace Parkway
byYou’ve heard the old saying: “You can run, but you can’t hide.” Well, in deep southern Mississippi, parked across from us at the Natchez…
Sharing Natchez Trace Parkway with bicyclists, wildlife
byDriving the scenic and serene Natchez Trace Parkway was another of our Bucket List items for this autumn’s journey. Because of time, however, we…
A great source for RV snowbirds researching camping in Florida
byFlorida State Parks offer more than 50 family campgrounds throughout the state. For a digital copy of the “Camping and Cabins Guide” click here….