Traveling Death Valley By Trailer: Why Not?
Barry Zander
April 16, 2012
I grew up picturing the desert as I saw it on Saturday morning TV westerns. That impression – of uninhabitable expanses that required 100 gallons of water to drive across – stayed with me until I experienced the desert for myself. As RVers, we seek variety in our camping spots. My wife, Monique,... Read more »
Let’s Go To Idaho!
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
April 14, 2012
Idaho often get’s a bad wrap, sandwiched between the tourist meccas of Wyoming, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Oregon, the state is often forgotten by travelers. Yellowstone, Las Vegas the forests of Oregon and the mountains of Utah seem to get all the publicity. Idaho, however, is packed with... Read more »
America’s Outback: Knoxville Tennessee
Bill Graves
April 12, 2012
“A culture fed by those who teach and those who learn never lacks for exhilaration.” I’ve forgotten what it’s like to break a nine-to-five workday with lunch in a wooded park where spring is rampant. And I can’t remember the last time I laughed at kids running with feigned trepidation through... Read more »
Discovering Louisville By RV
Tom Kaiser
April 3, 2012
South of downtown Louisville, the Kentucky Exposition Center is the epicenter for the Good Sam Rally taking place June 21-24 that will draw thousands of RVers. Attending the Rally will give you the perfect opportunity to make yourself comfortable, stay a while and explore the area. A relatively undiscovered... Read more »
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Donna Ikenberry
March 26, 2012
Drive one of many roads leading to Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and you’ll almost be convinced that you are in another region of the country. Ascending from surrounding plains and flatlands, we climbed into an island-like world of post and blackjack oaks, rocky outcrops, remnant mixed... Read more »
Everyone’s Irish, Even in Georgia
March 15, 2012
When people think of famous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Boston, Chicago and New York City are probably the first to come to mind. And while the three have certainly earned their reputations as the hottest places to sport shamrocks, they offer anything but warmth when it comes to the weather. RVers... Read more »
Charleston Offers Modern Fun, Rich History
Nicholas Upton, Digital Editor
March 14, 2012
Charleston, South Carolina, weaves American history and modern attractions and is an exciting getaway for just about anyone. First and foremost, Charleston is a must-see stop for Civil War buffs. Beyond the famous Fort Sumter, there are many sites linked to the war. Charleston also hosts Magnolia Cemetery,... Read more »
Civil War Charleston: Fort Sumter National Monument
Len Cousineau
March 12, 2012
Every American school kid learns the basic facts about the Civil War, but people who want an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of American history and culture should revisit the Civil War as adults. Doing so by traveling to any of the 70 national park sites that detail aspects of the war may... Read more »
Call of the Wild Animals: Traveling to Great Congregations
Donna Ikenberry
March 8, 2012
Watching animal life in the wild is always amazing, but recently I realized that seeing large numbers of animals, great congregations of them, is even more of a thrill. Take, for instance, sandhill cranes. They migrate in the thousands and can be viewed in many places throughout the country, including... Read more »
Hitched: Side Trip Adds Significance to Journey
March 6, 2012
When you’re on the road, always seeking out new vistas over new horizons, you’re bound to run into the unexpected. We’ve encountered this several times in our RVing days, and I’ll tell you, there’s never a logical explanation. The most memorable instance began when we pulled our travel trailer... Read more »
