RV Travel: Places and Plans

RV Travel - Places & Plans

Where to go and getting there. Places to see and things to do. For most RVers, it's the RV travel that intrigued them in the first place.
Some plan their trips in detail, while others will "go with the flow" of a loose itinerary.

Sometimes travel will be planned to coincide with RV rallies. Whether the rally destination is nearby or across the country, there are bound to be interesting stops along the way.

RV travel might be geared toward visits with friends or family in different places across the map.

Working RVers might tailor their travel to fit with the needs of a job.

Or the RVer may simply have a desire to get to every state, province or interesting place they have yet to see.

See our ever-growing list below of RV travel ideas and personal experiences. The possibilities seem endless. The United States alone is filled with wonderful parks, attractions, historic sights, small towns and exciting cities. The RV traveler finds a varied and beautiful landscape throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Central America. And RVing is an international pastime!

Looking for a specific place? Use this handy search to narrow things down:

Alaska RV Adventure: The Last Great Road Trip A video excursion into Alaska by RV.

America's Most Scenic Drives Beautiful DVD set with plenty of ideas for where to travel.

National Park Guides and More Check out what there is to see and do!

Canada E-book - an instant download! Everything You Need to Know About RV Travel to Canada is on the internet someplace, but it takes a month to pull it all together. And as a Canadian with 21 years of Fulltime RV travels, Peggi McDonald knows what is important and has done all the work for us. Now is time to let your fingers do the planning for your next trip north of the USA Border. The mega number of websites, phone numbers plus extensive general information in RV Travel to Canada simplifies your planning and adds piece of mind to an RV Adventure in the friendly country to the north. All this for only $12.95. Instant Download PDF file.

Ontario Campgrounds/RV Parks: Use this huge list of Ontario Campgrounds, Trailer Parks and RV Sites to help plan your next camping adventure.

Arizona: Apache Junction area: Great hiking in the area, including the Superstition Mountains. Line dancing, motorcycle rides and the historic Apache Trail.

Arizona: Quartzsite: An inevitable RV trek - our notes on where to find the BLM boondocking spots.

Southern Arizona RV Travel: Some ideas for sights to see, from our personal RV travels.

Arizona: Verde Valley We enjoyed the local sights and our stay in a very nice park.

Arizona: Sedona Famous red rock landscapes.

Arizona: Grand Canyon We did a lot of hiking to appreciate and enjoy this natural wonder.

Page Arizona and Lake Powell We splurged on a boat trip to see Rainbow Bridge and the massive lake.

Arkansas: Hot Springs Celebrating the golden age of the baths, this boyhood home of former President Bill Clinton is a place worth visiting.

Branson, Missouri: Plenty to do, ways to save on shows. Don't miss Silver Dollar City.

Best California Beaches �� Check out this website - just what the beach lover wants to know about California beaches!

Catskills & Hudson Valley NY: Some first-hand insights and fun facts. Read about the two Florida's we mentioned in the June edition of RV Days.

Southwest Colorado: From Montrose to Ouray to Silverton to Telluride to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Our pal, Hike, is with us as we take in the scenic San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre National Forest and Blue Mesa reservoir. To say nothing of the charming and picturesque towns.

Southwest Colorado: Mesa Verde A fascinating visit to the cliff dwellings. Spend at least a couple days to appreciate the heritage of the ancient people and tour this National Park.

Georgia: Jekyll Island, Savannah, Perry, Tybee Island and more.

Glacier National Park in Montana We loved our stay in this fantastic setting.

Chocolate Town Hershey PA offers sweet attractions and a jumping off place to learn about Gettysburg and the Amish.

RV Capital: Elkhart Indiana RV Museum and factory tours are a must see!

Last Minute Travel and Vacations Guide Tips on how to save money on hotels, airline tickets, cruises and more - when making last minute travel plans.

New Mexico: We started the trip into New Mexico on a tow truck, but things got better from there. From Gallup New Mexico to Acoma, Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Adobe, balloons and more!

Nova Scotia: Coves, Coastlines & Ceilidhs �� A trip to the Maritimes that we will make again.

Oregon: We loved the magnificent Oregon Coast from Seaside to Florence. Plus ideas for things to explore in the western Cascades and Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon.

Prince Edward Island: Green gables, blue skies and red clay all part of our memorable trip to PEI.

Places to RV: Some miscellaneous stops along the way from our personal adventures.

Rhode Island: Good things come in small packages. Plenty to see and do.

Roosevelt National Park and Medora North Dakota

North Carolina: Our visits included Holden Beach, Pinehurst and the Crystal Coast.

South Carolina: On our RV trips to South Carolina, we visited Hilton Head, the Sea Islands, Low Country, Myrtle Beach and more.

South Dakota: We spent about a month traveling in the southern part of the state. Tips from our visits to the Badlands, Black Hills, Deadwood, and more.

San Diego and a stroll across the border.

Thousand Trails Parks Comments on the 1000 trails parks we have visited.

Mexico RV Travel: Getting ready for the trip and comments about our stays in these Mexican destinations:

Tennessee Travels: Including Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains, Nashville and more.

Texas RV Trip: Various stops along our journey in the Lone Star State.

Texas- San Antonio: A sampling of sights worth seeing in this pretty Texas town.

Southwest Utah: A colorful assortment of scenic spots.

Utah: Cedar Breaks We enjoyed the wildflowers and a welcome change from summer heat.

Utah: Zion National Park Highlights include the climb to Angels Landing.

Utah: Bryce National Park We enjoyed our trip to the land of the hoodoos.

Utah: Capitol Reef National Park Read about our fruitful stay.

Utah: Scenic Byway 12 We boondocked a few times to see some of the local scenery.

Utah: Arches National Park Fun formations and the start of a visit from a special pal.

Utah: Canyonlands National Park An expansive area to explore.

RV New Zealand: Why not try something different!

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Trip Routing Our ideas for planning the journey.

Watch It Made in the U.S.A: A Visitor's Guide to the Companies That Make Your Favorite Products What a great book full of interesting stops to make while on the road!

Tourism Website: Canada

Tourism Website: Mexico

Tourism Website: United States

RV travel plans should consider the basic things. Check out the weather for the time of year you plan to arrive. Balance fuel costs and campground expenses to fit your buget and desired RV travel experience. Think about both the type of journey and the type of stay you want to have. How long do you plan to be in a given location? Is getting there quickly more important, or do you prefer a leisurely pace?

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