When I’m planning a vacation, whether it’s a road trip or a destination I’m flying to, I like to have a theme or two. Maybe I will learn about the history of the places I go. Maybe I want to do a few wine tastings. But personally, my number one pick for an RV or…
Utah’s National Parks feature some of the most amazing and surreal landscapes in the United States. A road-trip to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands is high up on many RVers bucket lists. The opportunity to stand high on towering cliffs, hike deep into canyons, see ancient petroglyphs, and stand beneath magnificent rock formations lures…
One of the reasons my husband and I decided to leave our stationary life behind for the RV lifestyle was to experience things that we normally wouldn’t when living in the Midwest. Having grown up landlocked between corn fields, water-related experiences are always at the top of our list. While staying near Boston, we knew we…
The National Parks and the National Highways have long had an intimate relationship. When the National Parks service was established in 1916, one of their primary objectives was to provide public access to the nation’s parks. In the past, railways were the primary way to see the great parks of the west, but the number of…
When we were RVing along the California coast, we wanted to park as close to the ocean as possible. I wanted sand in my bed and the ocean breeze blowing through our windows. We found some great campgrounds and parks steps from the beach or a short walk or drive from the water. But we wanted…
My husband and I were planning our summer travels, when I suddenly blurted out, “I want to rent an RV and drive up the coast of California.” He stared at me, mouth agape, because we’d never been in an RV, and now suddenly I wanted to take an entire vacation in one. We were so…
The fall season means color for outdoor adventurers. There are few places as colorful in the fall as Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park boasts more than 100 species of trees. Each has its own unique colors and its own schedule in preparing for winter. The result is a wild riot of paint-spattered trees…
This past summer, I drove from Alaska to Colorado. As if this trip isn’t long enough, I decided to make it longer by driving through British Columbia, and it was 100% worth it. Canada has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. There are many more side trips you could take in BC,…
So, you’ve got the time off accumulated and got your family on board with your next vacation idea – you’re going to Disney World! It doesn’t take much research, though, to realize you’ve got a TON of options for your trip. The purpose of this guide is to give you a reference to use as you plan your trip. Work through budget, housing, transportation and all of the factors you’ll need to consider in your planning.
Death Valley is my favorite national park in the United States for an RV adventure. No other park I have visited provides so many unique and breathtaking environments in one place. Let’s look at what you could discover while spending one week in Death Valley. Day One: Dante’s View You arrive on the first day…
