Audubon State Historic Site, Louisiana
Bill Stoughton
May 14, 2012
It was in the lush forest setting of Oakley Plantation northwest of Baton Rouge, La., that John James Audubon lived as an art teacher while working on his book, Birds of America. The year was 1821 and Birds of America was to become Audubon’s masterpiece. Writing in his journal, Audubon aptly described... Read more »
Flora and Fauna along South Dakota’s Scenic Byway
Amanda Lepinski
May 11, 2012
The Wildlife Loop Scenic Byway, located within Custer State Park, stretches for 18 miles and has something to offer every traveler. Nestled among South Dakota’s famous Badlands, the drive guarantees gorgeous views of prairies and mountain foothills. Named accordingly, this byway also gives travelers... Read more »
A Pole Lot of Fun
Amanda Lepinski
April 27, 2012
Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park is Oklahoma’s oldest (and largest) example of folk art. Nathan Edward Galloway started construction on the tallest totem at the park – a statuesque 90 feet tall with a 9-foot diameter – between 1937 and 1948. Made of red sandstone and framed with steel and wood,... Read more »
Mount Hood, Oregon: Five Fabulous Day Trips
Karen Lee Ensley
April 23, 2012
Wy’east and his brother, Klickitat, sent great clouds of black smoke and streams of liquid fire in a vicious rivalry over beautiful Squaw Mountain. According to Native American legend, the brother mountains growled and hurled hot rocks setting the forest on fire and sending the people into hiding.... Read more »
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Amanda Lepinski
April 11, 2012
Route 66 is one of the most famous drives in in the world. Some know it as America’s Main Street. Millions of Americans travel Route 66 each year, enjoying the sites between Grant Park (Chicago, Ill.) and the Broadway Theater and Commercial District in Los Angeles, Calif. Points of interest include... Read more »
North Carolina’s Outer Banks By RV
Christine Goodier
April 9, 2012
Warm weather had arrived, my husband, Bob, announced he had four days off of work and I wanted to try dry camping without hookups. So we packed up our newly acquired 2006 Class B diesel Sprinter van, headed for North Carolina’s Outer Banks and launched our plan to see three of our state’s most... Read more »
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by RV
Bobbie Hasselbring
March 26, 2012
The roar is audible even before we see the river. The overlook goes right to the Black Canyon’s edge, a dizzying 2,700-foot drop down to the torrential Gunnison River. We stand mesmerized and a little terrified by the unfathomable depth of the steep black granite walls and the green ribbon of water... Read more »
RV Destination: Blue Ridge Parkway
Amanda Lepinski
March 22, 2012
Construction began on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall of 1935 and for the past 76 years it has been an American staple. Spanning 469 miles through 29 counties, the parkway takes travelers along the Appalachian mountains through North Carolina and Virginia providing a unique view of foliage and history. Drivers... Read more »
Traveling the Tropic Florida Keys by RV
Mary Zalmanek
March 19, 2012
From the instant I picked out our campsite on the Florida State Park’s website, I had a good feeling about this spur-of-the-moment trip to the Florida Keys. Brochures claimed the beaches on Bahia Honda Key were some of the best in the nation, and we lucked into a waterfront campsite. The Keys are... Read more »
Weekend Escape: Oregon’s John Day Country
March 12, 2012
Perched on the John Day River in eastern Oregon and a stone’s throw from the undulating Painted Hills of the John Day Fossil Beds, the John Day area is perfect for a quiet and relaxing motorhome getaway. It’s nearly 9 p.m. on Friday when we head east on U.S. Highway 26 toward Mount Hood, a picturesque... Read more »
