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National Park Week kicks off with free entrance on April 16

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‘Trailing of the Sheep’ autumn festival in picturesque Idaho

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Labor Day – last big RV camping spree of summer

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Fall Festivals and Fairs popping up across America

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Synchronous fireflies are magical

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Bald eagle watching is awesome during the winter

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Free entry to all National Parks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11

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‘The Unexpected’ Drive-by Art in Fort Smith

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Redwood Highway Scenic Drive — great family road trip

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RVer Jimmy Smith reflects on living small, gratitude, sunshine

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Pacific Northwest, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops, Women RVers February 20, 2019 May 5, 2019

Nostalgic memory of RV gal pal Malia Lane — Covered Bridges of Cottage Grove, Ore.

by Julianne G Crane

In 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…

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RVers benefit knowing Best (& Worst) Driver-Friendly States
RV Life, RV safety January 29, 2019 January 24, 2019

RVers benefit knowing Best (& Worst) Driver-Friendly States

by Julianne G Crane

Oregon, according to WalletHub.com, is the overall most ‘driver friendly’ state in the USA. The personal finance website consider such diverse elements as road quality, traffic…

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public lands, RV People, RV Short Stops, Snowbird January 27, 2019 March 9, 2019

Recovering Fulton Mansion open for RV snowbirds, family outings

by Julianne G Crane

Historic Fulton Mansion, the imposing Victorian mansion in Rockport, Texas, is open during Hurricane Harvey recovery. The mansion has survived eight hurricanes–the most recent being…

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Jimmy Smith’s ‘Another View’ comes out of literary hibernation
Jimmy Smith's 'Another View', RV Life January 25, 2019 January 25, 2019

Jimmy Smith’s ‘Another View’ comes out of literary hibernation

by Julianne G Crane

It has been more than a year since Jimmy Smith has scribbled any musings for his ‘Another View’ column. He begins his latest post…

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Jan. 31-Feb. 10, 2019 RV Shows
International RVing, RV Life, RV News, RV People, RV Products, RV Types January 24, 2019 January 20, 2019

Jan. 31-Feb. 10, 2019 RV Shows

by Julianne G Crane

This is the peak time for recreation vehicle retail shows. More than a dozen shows are scheduled across the USA. These shows give potential…

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‘Road Trip USA’ fun guidebook in our RV traveling library
Lite / Green RVing, national parks, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life January 22, 2019 January 20, 2019

‘Road Trip USA’ fun guidebook in our RV traveling library

by Julianne G Crane

A fun guidebook in our traveling library is Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America’s Two-Lane Highways by Jamie Jensen. This 2018 edition (Moon Travel…

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Boondocking, Lite / Green RVing, RV Life, RV Types January 20, 2019 February 20, 2019

Taxa’s Mantis Trailer, Part 3 – Easy to tow, fits in most garages

by Julianne G Crane

“The Mantis is really easy to deploy,” said David Tracy, internet manager for World Wide RV in Mesa, Ariz. The size and weight is…

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Lite / Green RVing, RV Life, RV Types January 19, 2019 February 20, 2019

Taxa’s Mantis trailer, Part 2 – Built to venture off paved roads

by Julianne G Crane

“Taxa is definitely appealing to a niche market,” said Hugh Green, sales rep with Sutton RV in Eugene, Ore.,“They are absolutely geared to an active…

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Boondocking, Lite / Green RVing, public lands, RV Types January 17, 2019 January 19, 2019

Taxa’s Mantis trailer, Part 1 – Rugged portable living space

by Julianne G Crane

Chances are, you will not catch sight of many Mantis campers on the open highway. Most of these rugged, lightweight, expandable trailers are owned…

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RV / Camping Destinations, RV Life January 14, 2019 January 14, 2019

2019 Best (and Worst) States to Retire for RVers

by Julianne G Crane

RVers 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…

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