Bicyclists, day hikers, floaters head for LaPine State Park in central Oregon
byWe passed a dozen bicyclists pedaling along the road leading into Oregon’s LaPine State Park — always a good sign since we like to…
RV / Camping Destinations
Beginning of family RV camping season
byMany Americans are took their their first big family RV trip of the 2019 camping season on Memorial Day Weekend. Hundreds of thousands of…
All National Parks free on Saturday, April 20
byRush right over to your closest National Park or monument on, Saturday, April 20, because it is a *free entrance day as part of National…
Three favorite print directories for camping on national public lands
byWe favor national public land campgrounds because we love rustic settings and we have the America the Beautiful Senior Pass. With the pass, we…
Nostalgic memory of RV gal pal Malia Lane — Covered Bridges of Cottage Grove, Ore.
byIn tribute to longtime RV writer and friend Malia Lane, who passed on Feb. 11, 2019, I’ve reached back in the archives for this article on…
2019 Best (and Worst) States to Retire for RVers
byRVers love to travel and Florida has long been a favorite destination for Snowbirds. So, it is no big surprise that WalletHub.com has placed Florida…
National Parks waive entrance fees Nov. 11, Veterans Day
byIn honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is the final “entrance free” day in 2018 to all National Parks–“America’s best idea.” The fee-free day…
Michigan’s Colwell Lake Campground an autumn surprise
byOn our first fall trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we were on SR 94 when we pull off to check out Colwell Lake Campground…
RVing historic, scenic Natchez Trace Parkway
byAutumn and Spring are our favorite seasons for slowly meandering and exploring scenic byways and parkways across America. Over the past decade, we have…
National Park treasures free on National Public Lands Day, 9/22
byIt is not too early to start making plans to visit your favorite national park treasure for free on Saturday, Sept. 22, National Public…