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…
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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…
‘The Unexpected’ Drive-by Art in Fort Smith
byIn the mid-1990s, I lived for two years in Fort Smith, Arkansas, helping the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate organize its first Women Build…
Trees of Mystery – must family stop in Redwoods
byWhen you are driving along U.S. Highway 101 in northern California, definitely stop at the Trees of Mystery. For more than 50 years, this…
Habitat’s International Women Build Week in March & RV Care-A-Vanners
byIt’s been more than 25 years since I worked on my first Women Build house for Habitat for Humanity with the Americus, Georgia Habitat…
RVer Jimmy Smith reflects on living small, gratitude, sunshine
byAfter more than five months and 10,000 miles on mostly two lane roads, RVer Jimmy Smith reflects on living small, gratitude and sunshine. “Living…
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…
Happy Winter Solstice from our journey around the lower 48
byIn terms of daylight, the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2019, it…