National Parks 103 years of making us happy, preserving our heritage
byWe love America’s National Parks. The National Park Service turns 103 this year and everyone can celebrate by taking advantage of a *free entrance day…
Jimmy Smith
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…
Recovering Fulton Mansion open for RV snowbirds, family outings
byHistoric 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…
RVers on the move during Holidays
byMany RVers will be among the 54.3 million Americans traveling 50 miles or more over the four-day Thanksgiving holiday. And, this year’s Thanksgiving is…
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…
An incredible campground in southcentral Oregon: Collier Memorial State Park
byFor a delightful surprise, pull into the Collier Memorial State Park on Hwy. 97 between Crater Lake and Klamath Falls, Oregon. This 525-acre park sits…
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area outside of Reedsport, near Oregon Coast
byIf you are one of the lucky RVers traveling along the Oregon Coast this year, consider a slight diversion from the aquatic wildlife and…
Historic Harmony, Pa., quaint stop on RV journey
byRecently Jimmy and I were visiting family in western Pennsylvania. On our last day there, our brother-in-law, Lou, asked us where we would like…
‘Synchronous fireflies’ displays are magical
byThis is an updated post from 2017 … because I’ve been following these fascinating synchronous firefly events for years, hoping some day I’ll be…
Seasons Greetings from our rig to yours
byHappy Holidays from our Woodland Park destination trailer parked in our homebase at Timber Valley SKP RV Park in southern Oregon. We are celebrating…