Julianne G. Crane Archives

Pacific Northwest, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops, Women RVers February 20, 2019 February 20, 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 gal pal Malia Lane, who passed on Feb. 11, 2019, I’ve reached back in the archives for this article…

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…

public lands, RV People, RV Short Stops, Snowbird January 27, 2019 January 27, 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…

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…

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…

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…