Fun and adventure awaits in Utah

Delicate Arch, Arches National Park

Veering away from the typical vacation destinations is one way for you and your family to have an adventurous and memorable vacation. Utah is one of the lesser-known tourist spots in the United States, but it has got some great things to do and places to go, especially for campers and RVers who are looking for fun, adventure, and excitement.

Best National Parks for stargazing

Milky Way in the night sky at a National Park

For many stargazing enthusiasts, ideal star watching locations have become increasingly hard to come by as the skies have been tainted with artificial light from suburban areas. National parks are one of the few places where you can experience a truly dark night sky perfect for planet and stargazing. Here are the best national parks for stargazing.

Spend Spring Break on a RV road trip

College kids standing on the roof of a green RV

With Spring Break quickly approaching students are starting to plan their trips. Where should we go? What do we want to do? What can we afford?

Here's an idea - take your party on the road with an RV road trip.

What to see and do in Southern Pennsylvania

Horse and buggy in Amish Country

If you are thinking of new interesting places for a fun camping trip this summer you may be pleasantly surprised to see how much Southern Pennsylvania has to offer. There are plenty of great things to do and campgrounds and RV parks to stay it.

Workamping - Employment for the restless wanderer

A workamper couple

Workampers are individuals, couples and families who have chosen a lifestyle that combines any kind of part-time or full-time work with RV camping. They fill all kinds of positions, from part-time grounds keeping to full-time management roles. The majority of the jobs are in RV resorts and campgrounds, national and state parks, and wildlife preserves, as well as guest ranches, theme parks, and motor sports events.

Adventure bucket list for 2012

Big splash of water covers whitewater rafters

We only have so much time in our lives to do the things that have always intrigued us, and each birthday reminds us that time waits for no one. So, why not start checking off all of the places and activities on your hit list now? We’ve compiled a bucket list for the avid adventurer. Whether that means experiencing nature’s majesty or pushing yourself past what you fear, let this article inspire you to get a start on those adventurous plans!

New age treasure hunting - Geocaching

Official geocache

It is no secret that all children have imaginations; we have all put on costumes and played, indulged with friends, and pretended that we were part of a big adventure. But now, this pretend adventure is coming to life through Geocaching, and is proving to be a favorite activity among enthusiastic campers and RVers.

Storm watching in the Pacific Northwest

Waves crashing against cliffs

November through February is peak storm season along the Pacific coastline of the northwest United States and has become a tourist draw. Twenty to thirty foot waves explode against impossibly steep cliffs captivating the onlookers. One of the best places to view the storms is along the Oregon Coast. With its many lookout points along the shoreline, it’s easy to see why it’s such a hotspot for storm watching – especially for RVers on the move.

Tucson, Arizona a Desert Hideaway

Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Tucson, Arizona

In Tucson, Arizona not only will you find a beautiful desert landscape but also a rich history filled with Native Americans, Spanish missionaries, wild west lawmen and banditos. With Tucson’s beautiful surroundings your vacation can be; exciting, relaxing or any combination of the two.

Camping road trip through Michigan Upper Peninsula

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan (UP) is one of a few places left for great road trips where you can really feel like one with nature. There is so much to do that everyone will have their own spin on their vacation but here are our 6 choices for what you can do in the UP.

How to become a Workamper

Frank and Stacy Pullano workamping

Are you considering becoming a workamper? Our step by step guide below makes sure you are ready and tells you how to do it, with helpful information about the workamping lifestyle.

Tips and techniques to have a fun time snowshoeing

A man snowshoeing in the mountains

You've decided to pack up the car, truck, or RV and head out on a winter expedition - to brave the elements and enjoy the colder weather. Even if you haven't traveled far to get to your campsite, you will be surprised by how vastly altered everyday scenery becomes when enveloped in snow. And, this same snow presents a host of fun outdoor activities for the young and experienced alike. One such activity is snowshoeing.

Where to go canoeing in the Everglades

Father and son having fun canoeing through the everglades

The Florida Everglades is full of canals and levees and with a large bidiversity such as sawgrass marshes, wet prairies, fresh-water swamps, hardwood hammocks, and ponds and sloughs (or swamps) – to the shallow waters & seamless transitions between vegetations, it offers fantastic canoeing and kayaking. Here are some of the best places to go canoeing or kayaking in the Everglades.

What to see and do in Philadelphia

The Liberty Bell

A road trip can be a great learning experience for kids and parents alike, especially when one of the destinations on the trip is a city. In Philadelphia you will find a wealth of opportunities for you and your children to learn about history, explore and discover that makes for a great weekend.

Go on a Minor League Baseball RV road trip

Minor League Baseball Mascot

If you have been racking your brain trying to come up with a great itinerary for a road trip, we have a simple, fun, and entertaining solution; take a minor league baseball road trip.

Romantic camping road trip getaways

Couple mountain biking on slick rock in Moab, Utah

With Valentine's Day around the corner it's a perfect time to really enjoy ourselves, our significant others, all in the presence of nature. Here is a list of the top three regions to explore on your romantic camping road trip this Valentine's Day. But this isn't your typical "Top Three" list. We understand that each couple is unique and that is why we've chosen destinations that speak to the adventure seekers, the cuddly wuddlies, and the infomaniacs!

Welcome to the world of glamping

Lady sunbathing at her campsite

The idea of exuding glamour while camping in the great outdoors would strike many true enthusiasts as peculiar. For many modern day urbanites luxury camping is the latest trend that is switching hiking boots for warm fluffy slippers. "Glamping" surrounds you with lush creature comforts, often offering a menu of pampering treats, and all this while enjoying the great outdoors.

RV Winter ideas

RV Class C Motorhome covered in snow

Before you know it, the fall colors will be giving way to winter snow. As snowbirds flock to warmer climates, the rest of us are left reaching for woolen mittens. But just because the weather dips doesn't mean that you have to put your RVing plans on ice.

Do something fun at Oregon State Parks

Waterfall at Silver Falls State Park, Oregon

Oregon has it all: glacier-carved mountains and volcanoes surrounded by dense evergreen forests, terrain sloping into rolling meadows and undulating prairies cross-cut by coursing rivers that open into a scenic, windswept coastline. The question isn't what can you do in Oregon. It's what can't you do.

Geocaching for the modern day Indiana Jones

GPS device and compass on a map

Geocaching is kind of like The Temple of Doom, only the bull whip and snazzy fedora are optional. All you need to get started is a fully charged GPS, some hiking boots, and a sense of adventure. This is, after all, a treasure hunt.


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