Meeting The Manatees
by Alan Rider
November 25, 2013
Thought to be the creatures on which ancient legends of enchanting sirens were based, Florida’s gentle manatees may not win any beauty contests, but they’re still pretty darn hard to resist. Shivering in my neoprene wetsuit, I’m huddled in the corner of a pontoon boat that’s slowly... Read more »
Savoring Sonoma: Wineries Are Only Part of This California Region’s Charm
by Larry MacDonald
October 30, 2013
Mention “Sonoma” and most people inevitably think of California wines. As well they should. Nearly 300 wineries and a thousand vineyards blanket the gently rolling hills of Sonoma County just north of San Francisco. “The sight of mile after mile of grapevines, in shimmering shades of... Read more »
Recapturing America’s Good Ol’ Days One Piece At A Time
by Pam Windsor
October 28, 2013
Larry Singleton has an unusual job — finding local and regional artifacts for new Cracker Barrel locations Larry Singleton has spent the past 30-plus years traveling back in time, from the 1800s up through the 1940s, ’50s, sometimes dipping into the ’60s. It’s been a... Read more »
Amazon CamperForce: Your Next Adventure
Laura Michaels
September 16, 2013
RVers are known for their enthusiasm, always looking for their next destination and exciting experience. For RVers, then, Campbellsville, Ky., Coffeyville, Kan., and Fernley, Nev., might not be the first towns that come to mind when thinking about that next adventure. But adventure is exactly... Read more »
Rincon Country Plays to Interests of RVers
by Jeff Crider
August 6, 2013
Domingo Alfaro and his wife, Marie, have spent at least 15 winters at Rincon Country East RV Resort in Tucson, Ariz. And while there are many parks that pride themselves on clean, inviting facilities, it was Rincon Country’s wood shop that drew Alfaro to the 460-site resort. Here he not only found... Read more »
First-timers Experience The Rally
Christine Goodier Photos: Robert Goodier
February 27, 2013
This place is enormous! Look over there! Even more RVs are parked over that way!” I swiveled and pointed as my husband, Bob, nodded in agreement behind the steering wheel. We had just entered the hallowed turf of racing giants like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt: Florida’s Daytona International... Read more »
13 Casinos With RV Parks
Amanda Lepinski, Associate Editor
November 6, 2012
Traveling in your motorhome affords ample opportunity to see America’s finest landscapes, but those seeking a different adventure can enjoy many casinos with RV parks scattered throughout the country. In fact, 2011 boasted an upswing in gaming revenue and casino-visitor volume, according to the American... Read more »
Adventure In Kentucky
Bobbie Hasselbring
October 17, 2012
I am standing on the edge of a cliff with a 120-foot drop-off. “Just put your heels over the edge, stick your butt out, and lean back into the rope,” says Dan, a muscular young climber who has led us up Big Cliff, a sandstone escarpment in the wilds of eastern Kentucky. “Step off and walk down... Read more »
Campground Weddings
Jeff Crider
October 9, 2012
Twenty-eight-year-old Carlie Wittenberg had a traditional wedding ceremony at a chapel in Galesville, Wis., last June. But instead of having her friends and family gather at an expensive venue for a formal reception, Wittenberg had her guests rendezvous a few miles away at Champions Riverside Resort,... Read more »
History Lives On At Quiet Valley
Laura Michaels, Managing Editor
October 3, 2012
A trip to the Pocono Mountains can take visitors upward to cloud-enveloped peaks, down into the valley for fishing and canoeing or even back in time. That’s the direction guests are headed when they arrive at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, Pa., in the Pocono foothills. Purchased... Read more »
