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Two small towns, one on either side of the British Columbia-Alaska border, share many common bonds and attractions. By Claudia Abbott, F323453 April 2020 The 40-mile drive on British Columbia…

PLEASE NOTE: Because of concerns over the escalating COVID-19 virus, FMCA’s 101st International Convention and RV Expo, scheduled for March 26-29, 2020, has been cancelled. A region north of Tucson…

Tasty treats are served at local shops and restaurants in this Florida city. By Bernardine S. Stevens, F441180 February 2020 America’s oldest city is St. Augustine, Florida, settled in 1565.…

PLEASE NOTE: Because of concerns over the escalating COVID-19 virus, FMCA’s 101st International Convention and RV Expo, scheduled for March 26-29, 2020, has been cancelled. For Tucson travelers, a side…

PLEASE NOTE: Because of concerns over the escalating COVID-19 virus, FMCA’s 101st International Convention and RV Expo, scheduled for March 26-29, 2020, has been cancelled. Here’s a small taste of…

Don’t miss this award-winning attraction just west of Tucson. By Diane Morey Sitton January 2020 Stroll among towering saguaro cacti, hear and feel hummingbirds as they hover inches away, and…

Central Florida fulfills today’s demands for new tastes while serving “old Florida”-type delights. By Kathleen Walls December 2019 So many travelers make the mistake of thinking only of Disney World,…

Winter RV travelers have turned this Arizona town into a yearly destination. By Mary Taylor, F480792 December 2019 Every January and February, the small desert town of Quartzsite, Arizona, population…

A log home built by an inventive Cherokee Indian in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is preserved in his honor. By Richard Bauman December 2019 The most famous Cherokee of the 1800s wasn’t…

Sisters on the Fly creates friendships among women who want more out of the outdoors — and more out of life in general. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor December 2019…

On the California coast south of San Francisco, winter RVers can enjoy spectacular views and tasty seafood. By Bruce Davis, F440088 November 2019 A cool breeze out of the west-northwest…

Stories run deep at the oldest surviving plantation home in Florida, now part of a national park in Jacksonville. By Neala McCarten November 2019 Now known as Kingsley Plantation, the…

Owners and renters at this Type A resort revel in the many delights of the Blue Ridge Mountains. By Rod Challenger, F412856 October 2019 The Blue Ridge Parkway is a…

Autumn color enhances the amazing beauty of this park located along Lake Michigan. By Sally Weigand October 2019 Sleeping Bear Dunes is a whimsical name for a superb vacation spot.…

Through the life and times of a U.S. president, a salute to World War II, and simple Sunday houses, visitors glean many glimpses into the past. By Diane Morey Sitton…

Washington’s South Puget Sound sets the stage for waterfront attractions and outstanding museums. By Anna Lee Braunstein September 2019 Tacoma, Washington, has been called “a dusty old jewel in the…

Timing is everything when it comes to catching fall colors and, for RV travelers, snagging campground sites. By Jeff Crider Fall is my favorite time of year, and even though…

Where vehicles are arranged exactly like the stones at that other “henge” in England. By Diane Sitton August 2019 These days, you don’t have to travel to England to check…

 Most of the Yukon Territory’s wealth is now measured by mountains and rivers and scenic views.  By Mark Stevens August 2019 Skookum Jim Mason, Dawson Charlie, and George Carmack discovered…

Take a trek from Windsor, Ontario, along river and lake shores to Point Pelee National Park. By Phyllis Hinz & Lamont Mackay, F175089 August 2019 Did you know the southernmost…

Sunny beaches lure Europeans and North Americans here each winter. By Lazelle Jones August 2019 For decades, RVing Europeans and North Americans have embraced the sunny winter lifestyle along Spain’s…

All along the Missouri River, well-preserved forts and historical sites mark stops made by the Corps of Discovery as they explored the lands acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. By Scooter…

Canada and the United States celebrate their friendship at this impressive preserve. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor July 2019 Minot, North Dakota, is approximately 80 miles from the Canadian border.…

Several world-class collections are displayed under one roof in Wisconsin. By Neala McCarten June 2019 One of the world’s most stunning and comprehensive museums of glass art began with a…

A French marquis, a future president, and a man who sold bubble bath are credited with making this North Dakota town what it is today. By Anna Lee Braunstein June…

Fargo, North Dakota, and nearby Moorhead, Minnesota, offer museums, sports, historical attractions and more, all tucked into one of North America’s largest agricultural regions. By Scooter Pursley June 2019 In…

Enchanting things to see, taste, and do while in Minot, North Dakota, for FMCA’s 100th International Convention and RV Expo. By Peggy Jordan, Associate Editor May 2019 FMCA members will…

Many campgrounds and RV resorts offer more than just a place to stay, inviting guests to join them in “giving back” through charitable efforts. By Jeff Crider April 2019 Every…

Sports, art, and bourbon all stake their claim in the Derby City. By Anna Lee Braunstein April 2019 Louisville, Kentucky, is most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby each May.…

A film photographer recalls one lucky morning along Florida Bay. By Bob Grytten April 2019 Florida Bay, the shallow water between the Florida peninsula and the Keys, is home to…

During the winter of 2018, an FMCA family found a welcoming culture and beautiful sights. By Jesse & Jennifer Ingram, F485755 March 2019 It’s funny what a few months in…

Take a tasteful tour of Bush Brothers & Company headquarters. By Diane Morey Sitton March 2019 Anyone who thinks they can visit the Bush Brothers & Company visitors center to…

County Extension Service offices throughout the United States provide a seemingly endless variety of educational and community-engagement opportunities for RVers to explore. By Phillip Meeks “The County Agent,” a Norman…

Southern California’s desert secrets are revealed here to those who visit with or without a four-wheel-drive vehicle. By Mary Taylor, F480792 February 2019 Adventuresome travelers will love Mojave National Preserve.…

Discover the remains of a thousand-year-old riverside village that was part of the mound-building Mississippian culture. By Knolan Benfield January 2019 A white-tailed deer watched as dugout canoes slid into…

Come for the Old West heritage; stay for the western-themed fun. By Diane Morey Sitton January 2019 RVers have given high marks to a camping spot in Nebraska that isn’t…

Some of the finest cars ever built are displayed at this Southern California address. By Richard Bauman December 2018 The large, pale yellow building looks out of place in a…

Battlefields, sand dunes, and natural prairie land are highlighted at these preserves. By Susie Wall November 2018 Every year millions of Americans travel to the nation’s most popular national parks.…

American history comes alive at these smaller, lesser-known war-related monuments. By Kathleen Walls November 2018 The United States was formed through conflicts, so perhaps that’s why it has so many…

Oklahoma’s first state capital is a fun, friendly, and historically interesting spot. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 October 2018 Charming, playful, lovely . . . these are a few of…

The Door County peninsula takes variety to a new level, practically defining the phrase “something for everyone.” By Diane Morey Sitton September 2018 Where else but in Door County, Wisconsin,…

For more than 25 years, the former New Jersey state fairgrounds has been home to Grounds For Sculpture, an outdoor art showcase. By Sally B. Weigand September 2018 It’s a…

This fall, you may find your favorite RV park has turned into a Halloween haven. By Jeff Crider September 2018 It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Elaine Baptista…

The ruins of a remote mining operation in Montana reveal great ambitions. By Mary Taylor Coolidge, a mining town in southwestern Montana, once had electricity, telephone service, a school district,…

Faced with events that pointed to the brevity of life, photographer and writer Dawn Wilson bought an RV and launched a quest to enjoy our “beautiful world.” By Kerrie Flanagan…

Explore modern and historical traces of the ranchers, cowboys, and Basque sheepherders who helped to establish this Nevada town. By Lazelle Jones August 2018 Driving across northern Nevada on Interstate…

Catering to customers’ wishes, more RV parks are installing special water features. By Jeff Crider July 2018 When Victor and Jessica King opened Lake George RV Park in Lake George,…

A re-created 1800s farm, an annual festival, and a cultural collection reveal Virginia’s roots. By Neala McCarten July 2018 Picture a spacious log homestead, a split-rail fence zigzagging up a…

Visit the only late-Ice Age facility of its kind in North America. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 July 2018 Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota Relatives of modern elephants…

A little town only 70 miles west of Gillette offers a large array of Western-themed sights. By Anna Lee Braunstein, F351629 June 2018 Logic would say that Buffalo, Wyoming, was…