West of the Cascades might get all of the glory, but Eastern Oregon rivals the rest of the state with its own unique beauty — and without the crowds. It’s a land of extremes, from the deepest river gorge in North America to the highest road in all of Oregon; this region is full of
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“Conventional” has never been part of this RV traveler’s vernacular. After selling all her personal belongings and hitting the road in a 1978 Dodge Commander, Jessy Muller set off on a solo RV journey that doesn’t seem to be losing any steam. Since 2017, her approach to deliberate living has slowly taken her around the
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Known for its cornfields and rolling hills, Iowa is often overlooked by campers planning cross-country road trips. However, this underrated destination is up to its ears with unexpected surprises. From caves and state parks to historic towns and quirky roadside oddities, the Hawkeye State offers something for adventurists, historians, and culture-seekers alike. While exploring the
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Perhaps one of the most underrated states in the country, “The Land of Infinite Variety” affords visitors the chance to witness spectacular landscapes, Old West history, abundant wildlife, and Native American cultural sites. From the Black Hills and Badlands to the rolling plains and river valleys, South Dakota is the perfect spot to escape the
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When it comes to exploring the outdoors, the sky’s the limit in Big Sky Country. Montana is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking, pristine, and multi-faceted regions in the country. Being the largest landlocked state in the US, the Treasure State’s landscape encompasses desert, badlands, prairie, snow-capped mountains, and more than 8 million acres of
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Though Arizona might be best known for its giant crack in the earth, the Grand Canyon State offers boundless opportunities to experience some of the most unique landscapes in the country. From towering saguaros, colorful canyons and ancient cliff dwellings to kitschy Route 66 attractions and relics of the Old West, Arizona is chock-full of
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During winter, southern Utah’s famed red rock country becomes a land of contrasts as the vermillion cliffs, hoodoos and colorful monoliths get dusted with stark white snow. In this desert winter wonderland, visitors can enjoy some of the most pristine landscapes in the country without overwhelming crowds that flood the parks the majority of the
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While being the country’s least populous state, what Wyoming lacks in people, it makes up for in natural wonders. With over 109 mountain ranges including 7 national parks and monuments, the state offers endless outdoor opportunities and the chance to explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes in North America. Wind River Range Though one
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Although the Willamette Valley is often regarded as Oregon’s wine capital, over the past several years, Southern Oregon has emerged as a world-class viticultural region, known for its unique ability to grow a wide variety of grapes due to its complex geology, soil and mesoclimates. This region, which is actually the birthplace of Oregon’s wine
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Without a doubt, the Oregon coastline is one of the prettiest and most geographically diverse shores in the country. With majestic sea stacks, expansive sand dunes, colorful tide pools and rugged cliffs that dive into the ocean, the entire 363 miles of pristine shoreline stretches from the California border near Brookings, all the way to
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The second half of the 19th century marked a huge influx of people moving West. With dreams of getting rich, miners and investors alike flocked to the Western states to seek their fortunes while towns and mining settlements popped up overnight. When the mines dried up, the towns were abandoned and faded into obscurity. Throughout
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From late February to September, you’ll find spectacular wildflower displays up and down the West Coast. The wildflower season begins in late winter throughout the Southern California desert and works its way up to the PNW when the snow melts and gives way to flowers in the Cascade’s higher elevations. One of the best ways
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Washington is blessed with some of the most diverse natural beauty in the country, with snow-capped stratovolcanoes, moss-covered rainforests, and rugged coastlines dotted with sea stacks. With three national parks and numerous monuments, the state offers visitors the chance to witness migrating orcas off the coast, alpine meadows covered in wildflowers, moss-laden forests, and a
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The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most spectacular views in North America and rival the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. The Icefields Parkway, a 166-mile scenic road that connects Banff and Jasper National Parks, parallels the Continental Divide and provides jaw-dropping beauty in every direction. The turquoise lakes, expansive glaciers,
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The country is full of beautiful and diverse natural wonders, but sometimes you come across a place that makes you feel you’ve teleported to a different planet. Over millions of years, nature has had plenty of time to work its magic, transforming the earth into out-of-this-world geological wonders. From ancient seas and rivers to volcanic
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Whether you’re a full-time RVer or a weekend warrior, bringing pets along for the journey always adds to the adventure, but it also requires extra planning and research. While sniffing out awesome places to bring your pet, you’ll find many popular locales not as warm to the idea of Fido. Many parks restrict pets on
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If you’ve been pining for a road trip but avoided traveling this past year the Southwest’s winter season is the perfect time to skip the crowds and spread out across its vast landscape of red rocks, towering hoodoos and desert flora. From the colorful slot canyons of Utah and petroglyphs of Nevada to the giant
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Still mulling over your Christmas plans and winter destinations? While some prefer staying home for the holidays, many cities and parks across the USA offer RVers plenty of unique opportunities to celebrate on the road. From Thanksgiving to January, the country is chock-full of festivals, light displays, parades, and celebrations that help make the darkest
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Known for their jagged peaks, the majestic Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho rival the Tetons in size and beauty, but remain off-the-radar to most travelers in the country. The 756,000 acres that make up the Sawtooth National Recreation Area are home to over 400 lakes, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, historic ghost towns, and rustic
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Tucked away in the Northeastern corner of Nevada lies one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Known as the “Swiss Alps” of Nevada, the Ruby Mountains are brimming with alpine lakes and streams, meadows blanketed with wildflowers, and glacial canyons and valleys home to an abundance of wildlife. While visiting the Ruby Mountains and greater Elko
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