The Big Bend area of Texas is one of the last magnificient, unspoiled and unique landscapes in North America.  Surrounded by the painted hills of Quiet Canyon and bounded on the east by Lajitas Mesa, you will find the Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa.  Included in the resort property is the Maverick Ranch RV Park.  If you love the desert, this is a place you don’t want to miss!     ...

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New Mexico, known as the Land of Enchantment, offers RVer’s many unique and beautiful places to see and stay.  If you’re an avid boondocker or sometimes like to dry camp, check out the Frugal Shunpiker’s Guide to RV Boondocking in New Mexico. The guide isn’t just for RVer’s, the areas listed in the book include areas that are suitable for tents as well.  For just $17, you can learn about what to see, where to camp, where to shop, find free water and d...

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Located on the St. Joseph River and 12 miles from the beautiful sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, you will find the Shamrock RV Park.  Choose from full hookup sites, go totally primitive or something in between.        Shamrock Park is owned and operated by the village of Berrien Springs.  It’s a year-round camping and fishing park complete with modern restrooms and showers, boat ramp, fish ...

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A recent article by USA Today Travel featured 10 of the best National Parks, written by husband and wife RVers, David and Kay Scott.  Their criteria was based on beautiful scenery, peaceful environment, spacious RV sites that offer a degree of privacy, availability of drinking water and flushing toilets.  If that's what you like, here are their picks:     ...

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When you think of romance, a RV Park is probably not the first thing that comes to mind!  If you think of drinking remarkable wines and lingering over fantastic dinners with lakes, beaches, golf and great shopping nearby, then book a reservation for Wine Country RV Resort in Paso Robles, California!  I bet you thought I was going to say Napa, didn’t you? Located along California's famed Central Coast, the Paso Robles winegrape growing region's climate is perfect for th...

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Cotillion Gardens RV Park in Felton, CA may be one of the best kept secrets of the Santa Cruz area.  If you are looking for a great place to relax while enjoying the California coast, or looking for an easy location to enjoy the giant redwood trees, this park is the destination for you.  Cotillion Gardens is also located near the major cities of the Bay Area.  The park is open year round. Guests have been coming for generations with some families bringing 4 generations!  Tuc...

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Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus.  Santa Claus, Indiana that is! Santa Claus is America’s hometown for the holidays and RVers will enjoy staying at the Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort.  Voted one of the top 10  favorite parks in North America and named the National RV Park of the year twice says a lot about what you will find here!     Offering 250 Family Cabins & Rental R...

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Located on the California state line and halfway between Phoenix and San Diego, Yuma’s location puts a world of choices – water skiing, surfing, spas, mariachis, and world-class theater and golf – within a day’s drive. Surrounding Yuma you will discover vast and majestic natural landscapes. Where the Sonoran Desert meets the Colorado River, there’s an arid desert wilderness that’s interlaced with backwater channels and lakes, and wildlife from bighorn sheep t...

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An easy drive from most anywhere in Southern California, Catalina Spa & RV Resort in Desert Springs, has so much going on inside its security gates that you might never want to leave.     The list of things to do is huge, and they’re the type of things the whole family will enjoy.  You can fish, shuffleboard, horseshoes and pickleball.  Never heard of pickle...

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A most beautiful place to park your RV is Benbow RV and Golf Resort, a full service resort near Garberville, California, which is about 200 miles north of San Francisco. Located in the heart of the redwoods, Benbow offers the finest in service, facilities and recreational activities for the whole family.     Benbow RV resort has over 100 pull-through and back-in RV sites. All sites are full-hookup wi...

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Hilton Head is a popular destination for vacationers of all types.  If you're wanting to drive your RV there, you're in for a treat!  There are several RV Resorts to chose from. Hilton Head Harbor                   This beautiful RV resort and marina is located on the north end of Hilton Head Island...

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If the idea of a RV resort where there will only be 3 others camping with you, that's right on the ocean and for adults only, sounds like a little bit of heaven to you, head for Cedar Key, Florida and park yourself at the Low Key Hideaway.  Budget Travel Magazine named Cedar Key one of the top 10 destinations in the U.S. and the Low Key Hideaway RV Resort has been recognized by Trip Advisor as the #9 travel destination in the nation.    ...

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Fall is a beautiful time to explore New Mexico and one of the most scenic highways in the state is known as The Turquoise Trail. This Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14, which is basically the back of the big Sandia Mountains you see in Albuquerque.  Start by driving to Sandia Crest where you will get a mile high,  breathtaking view of th...

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Situated on the shore of beautiful Lake Catherine, near Hot Springs, Arkansas, is the all new Catherine’s Landing RV Resort.  Start with 400 pastoral acres and a mile of water frontage on Lake Catherine with an ideal natural environment, add first class amenities and you have Catherine’s Landing.  You’re going to love it here!     Every RV site ha...

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It seems that NASCAR racing and RVers are a perfect pair!   Racing is one of the few sports that goes on all year long, which is great for those who avidly follow the races. This can make RV trip planning a bit difficult if you don't want to miss a particular race, unless of course you're going to get a prime infield spot for your RV. However, getting tickets for the middle of the track can be expensive and difficult, depending on the race and when you try to buy. Camping near the track...

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Williams, Arizona has the distinction of having the last remaining stretch of Route 66 - until October 13, 1984. Despite the town’s long opposition and court battles, in the end Williams gave in gracefully and the 6 mile segment of Interstate 40 opened and bypassed Williams. But Williams lives on! It is another true Route 66 town. Williams not only survived but is at the heart of a Route 66 revival. The community takes pride in its special relationship to the Mother Road and it shows. ...

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A trip down Route 66 in Seligman is a trip back in time to the days when Route 66 was the Main Street of America. Seligman is a Route 66 town all the way. This delightful town retains all the flavor of the old road with many surviving establishments of the era.  The town retains a lot of its historic character with old sidewalk awnings and even a hitching post here and there. Seligman embraced Route 66 wholeheartedly upon its arrival in the late 1920’s. The railroad and tourist traff...

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Chalk Creek Campground and RV Resort, located between Salida and Buena Vista Colorado, has been rated as one of the top US RV Parks for several years in a row.  What does it take to make that list time and time again? The main ingredient for being named an A+ RV Park for years in a row is the managers/owners commitment to providing a well managed, clean, fun and unique place for families and people of all ages to enjoy.     ...

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Mark your calendars and make your reservations now for the 30th Annual French Quarter Jazz Festival. The dates for the 2013 Festival are April 11th through the 14th. April is Jazz appreciation month and there's no finer way to celebrate than visiting the place where jazz was born!  In addition to great jazz venues, the food is incredible too!  You'll find all sorts of local favorites to enjoy like Crawfish Pie, Bananas Foster and Po-Boys of all kinds. RV travelers can get...

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Probably the most evocative stretch of old Route 66 runs northeast from Kingman through the high-desert Hualapai (“WALL-ah-pie”) Valley, along the Santa Fe Railroad tracks through all-but-abandoned towns bypassed by the “modern” Interstate world. Leaving Kingman on a 20-mile-long straightaway, the road (now named Hwy-66) bends back south around the Peacock Mountains through the old railroad town of Hackberry.     ...

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    Located 50 miles north of Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country and is considered one of the top 10 Best hot spring spas in the world, according to Spa finder.               ...

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Heading east from Ludlow, the old Route 66 – now the National Old Trails Highway in this area – is a 75 mile long loop that ends at Needles. During the heyday of Route 66, Ludlow was a welcome stop for the tired and thirsty traveler, a place to rest and get away from the heat of the Mojave Desert.  Now, Ludlow has become yet another ghost town, having been left behind by the interstate highway travelers.  From Ludlow the old road goes slightly southeast, passing first thro...

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East of Barstow all the way to the Arizona border, old Route 66 survives in a series of different stretches alongside the I-40 freeway. The first place of interest, Daggett, is a rusty old mining and railroad town eight miles east of Barstow along the north side of the freeway. Old Route 66 runs due east from here, past the region’s unique claim to fame: the acres of shiny mirrors at the Solar One and Solar Two power plants, an experimental, 10-megawatt electricity generating station three...

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You can bet that if 30,000 RV enthusiasts voted for these parks and resorts, you can be assured that they are top notch and sure to please! Four-four campgrounds, RV parks and resorts earned all around “A” grades in the fourth annual consumer satisfaction survey of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts. More than 30,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at campgrounds, RV parks and resorts that are affiliated with the Nati...

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The National Park Service is once again offering Free Entrance Days at more than 100 parks that usually charge entrance fees.   You can take advantage of the Free Entrance Days from April 21st to the 29th, which is a beautiful time to explore New Mexico! The southern-central area of New Mexico has warmer temperatures earlier in the season, so point your RV in the direction of Alamogordo and visit White Sands National Monument, which has been described as a big beach without water....

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Located midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, at the point where I-15 veers north and I-40 takes the place of old east–west Route 66, Barstow was the first large watering hole west of the Arizona border, a role it still plays, judging by the numerous truck depots arrayed around town. It’s scruffy and a little scary in the way railroad towns can be, and along Main Street, the old Route 66 corridor, many of the old cafés and motels are now closed and boarded up. Barstow is ...

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1926 - the beginning of "Old Route 66".  It was designed to follow the "Old National Trails", such as the Santa Fe, Grand Canyon and Needles National Trails. The Helendale /Victor Valley area became the major link between desert outposts and the community of "Pueblo de Los Angeles" via such trails as the Mojave Trail, Old Spanish Trail, Santa Fe Trail, The Mormon Trail and the Sanford Freight Road-all linking up through the Cajon Pass.   ...

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Red River, New Mexico Here’s a great place right here in New Mexico that is perfect for RVing year round.  Whether you want to go skiing in the winter, or trout fishing and escape the summer heat, Red River is one of New Mexico’s best RV destinations. Altitude: 8,750 feet Average Winter Temperature: 40°F day/12°F night Average Summer Temperature:  75°F day/38°F night Average snowfall: 155" per year   ...

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If you’re looking for a place to get lost, take a trip to Shelter Cove, CA.  This locale has long been called the Lost Coast.   Seamen and fishermen have sought out Shelter Cove to weather storms for centuries.  Shelter Cove is a small fishing community that clings to the steep coast of California in a spot that has been inhabited off and on for many years, starting as far back as the thi...

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Nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains is the Gate City: San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino is the link between the coast and the high desert via the Cajon Pass and is referred to as the Inland Valley.  Whether you’re looking for the old Route 66, wineries, mountain resorts, apple orchards, historic theatres, the solitude of the desert or the scenic drive to ocean beaches, make San Bernardino your base for exploring all of these. ...

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When you think of Texas, if you imagine tumbleweeds, brown, dry and flat scenery then you haven’t been to Hill Country!  There’s a whole ‘nother Texas out there!   Located roughly around the area of Austin and San Antonio, Texas Hill country offers a thousand different experiences to enjoy.   Texas Hill Country in the spring is the place to be.  It is when the hills begin to turn green, the bluebonnets and wildflowers bloom and the bats return!   ...

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Have you ever dreamed of digging in the dirt and finding a treasure?  Your dreams could come true at Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only public diamond mine in the world.  You can hunt for real diamonds and keep any you find!  Since diamonds were first discovered on the site in 1906, over 75,000 diamonds have been unearthed, many of which are of gemstone quality.     ...

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The next stop on our drive eastward on Route 66 from Azuza is Upland. In Upland, where the old road features a number of recently installed retro–Route 66 streetlamps, there’s a grass median strip graced by a statue of the pioneer “Madonna of the Trail” that officially marked the western end of the National Old Trails Highway, the immediate precursor to Route 66. The Madonna of the Trail is a pinkish, stony-faced pioneer Mom, in long dress and bonnet, strutting westward...

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New Orleans isn’t the only town that knows how to celebrate Mardi Gras. Red River, New Mexico joins in the celebration with daily parades with colorful floats, krewes in costume tossing Mardi Gras beads, live Creole music, and spicy Cajun cooking. Annual events include a children's ball, day parade down Main Street, bead tosses at the ski area, drink-making contest, a grand costume ball, kid’s costume contest, cajun cook-off, burning of the wild Tchoupitoulas (yep, that's how you sp...

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  The City of Azusa is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. Its gentle slopes rise into the Angeles National Forest and overlook the San Gabriel Valley. The natural beauty is year round in Azusa. You'll find living in Azusa a friendly experience, meeting personalities through community churches, local schools, and civic events. Azusa is an excellent place to raise a family. The ambiance is that of a small community with strong historical roots, dating back to 1887 when the cit...

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Looking for a first class RV resort in Las Vegas?  Look no further than the Oasis RV Resort! When you stay here you’ll experience the exciting environment of one of the most spectacular Las Vegas RV resorts.  The Oasis Las Vegas, with its tropical "Casablanca" theme, helps guests relax in sunny Las Vegas by day and see the bright city lights by ni...

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Whether you are motivated by an interest in its history, feel a nostalgic yearning for the good old days the route has come to represent, or simply want to experience firsthand the amazing diversity of people and landscapes that line its path, Route 66 offers an unforgettable journey into America, then and now. When you think of Pasadena, you naturally think of the Rose Parade but Pasadena has so much more to offer than that! There aren’t many choices for RV parking in Pasadena itself, h...

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Santa Fe is undoubtedly one of the biggest draws in the state of New Mexico.  No place else equals the rich history, enchanting landscapes, unique food, museums, art and lovely people that you will find in Santa Fe. Traveling in a RV to Santa Fe is an easy journey, although there are many narrow streets that a big rig will have difficulty navigating like Canyon Road.  If you are driving a big rig, you would be wis...

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Beverly Hills   Swimming pools. . .movie stars. . .   Diehard old-roads fans will be pleasantly surprised to know that Route 66 across Los Angeles still exists, almost completely intact. Heading east from Santa Monica—and now marked by prominent beige road signs as Historic Route 66 1935–1964—old Route 66 follows Santa Monica Boulevard through the hearts of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.   Close to Beverly Hills, you’ll find the Birmingham RV Park...

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If you have a desire to visit New Mexico to explore the various tribal lands and Native American Pueblo cultures in the state, there are many options for places to park your RV.  Because New Mexico is still fairly undeveloped in many areas, you may not always find water, sewer or electricity available. Be aware that New Mexico is a high desert climate, which means that in many places you will not find shade trees or “green” areas.  In the high desert, temperatures can va...

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Valentine’s Day usually means something chocolate.  When you think of chocolate you might think of Hershey’s chocolate, right?  If you would like to immerse yourself in all things chocolate, drive your RV to Hershey, Pennsylvania.  A great campground to park your RV is the Hershey High Meadow Campground.  Hershey’s High Meadow Campground is located in Hummelstown, which is just a few miles outside of Hershey.  The campground offers: Paved road...

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Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is what’s known as a Mega Park, which means it has more than 500 camping sites.  The resort has consistently received top honors in the industry and raving reviews from guests.   This year it was once again named “Park of the Year” in the Mega Park category.  So, what makes it so special?  With a focus on families, pets, having fun and building long lasting memories, the park sees guests retu...

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A spectacular mountaintop setting. Breathtaking panoramic scenery.   Wildlife galore.  Royal hospitality.  A spectacular RV Park.  If this sounds like heaven to you, head for the Natural State – Arkansas and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park.  No matter what season you travel to this park, you will find something unique and special.  Queen Wilhelmina State Park High atop a windswept mountain near the western edge of Arkansas you will find the Ouach...

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If a RV park with pure white sand and uncrowded beaches sounds like heaven on earth to you, check out Topsail Hill Reserve State Park! Topsail Hill Reserve State Park is located in Santa Rosa Beach, 10 miles east of Destin, Florida.  Topsail has been named one of ReserveAmerica’s top 10 spots for “Amazing Locations”, “Fishing Spots”, “Hiking Trails”, “Tours and Events”, and “Unique Cabins”. Topsail features 178 RV sites wi...

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Viewpoint RV & Golf Resort, nestled in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains in Mesa, Ariz., is the place for RVers and golfers looking for some excitement or to kick back and unwind.   Play a round at one of the golf courses, read a book in the library, attend a silver-smithing class or sit down for a dinner show. Viewpoint RV & Golf Resort is the place for RVers and golfers looking for some excitement or to kick back and unwind.   Swimming Pool “It&rsq...

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They call it Grapevine for a reason!    Did you know that Texas is one of the top wine producing states in the US?      If you enjoy wine - or not - The Vineyards Campground on Lake Grapevine has a lot to offer.  The Vineyards Campground  is set off Texas Highway 121, just 17 miles from the heart of Dallas and Ft. Worth. From there, it's a quick drive to attractions like Six Flags, the Fort Worth Zoo or the Stockyards.      But what most go...

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Aspen Acres RV Park Gazebo   Aspen Acres R.V. sites provide full hook ups (no 50 amp), and are gravel and grass.  Each site has water, electric and sewer, and phones can be hooked up for those who stay an extended time. Some sites are more tucked up into the woods for those who want a wooded area. They have sites close to the shower house and rec hall for those who need or want to be closer to the center of the campground. Aspen Acr...

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Dead Horse Ranch State Park GPS Latitude: N 34 45.185 Longitude: W 112 01.327   Dead Horse Ranch State Park is located adjacent to and across the Verde River from the community of Cottonwood.  It is centrally located near several major population centers such as Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Prescott. When using Dead Horse Ranch as a base, one has a variety of attractions to visit, including: Jerome State Historic Park, Fort Verde State Historic Park, Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock Sta...

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Motorhome Magazine has named Riverview RV Park as one of the top 10 most romantic RV parks in the country. How appropriate is it that it's located near Loveland, Colorado?     Hidden beneath the cottonwoods at 5100 ft elevation, Riverview RV Park and Campground is near the Big Thompson Canyon entrance. The RV park is 30 minutes from the beauty of Estes Park and 20 minutes from the art, shopping and n...

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New Mexico is the perfect place to experience the wonderful southwest in your RV or camper!   Silver City, in the southern part of the state, offers a wide variety of activities from ancient cliff dwellings, hot springs, birdwatching and the historic downtown with many fine restaurants and art galleries.  Travel + Leisure Magazine named Silver City as one of America's Greatest Main Streets. If you are a Blues lover, Silver city is the place to be on Memorial Day weekend. ...

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 Palo Duro Canyon Just 27 miles S. E. of Amarillo, Texas, you will find Palo Duro Canyon State Park.    The park has 29,182 acres of the scenic, northern most portion of the Palo Duro Canyon.  Palo Duro is spanish for "hard wood" in reference to the mesquite and juniper trees that are abundant in the area.     The Canyon is 120 miles long, as much as 20 miles wide, and has a maximum depth of more than 800 feet. Its elevation at the rim is 3,500 feet abo...

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