If you have kids and have been to our National Parks, you’ve most likely heard of the Junior Ranger program. But did you know that there is a Junior Smokejumper program as well? West Yellowstone is home of the National Smokejumper Center, formed by a group of school teachers, foresters, pilots and retired smokejumpers. Between […]
If you are an avid baseball fan looking for a trip where you can enjoy as many teams as possible in one location, Phoenix is the place to be this spring. There are now fifteen major league teams playing Arizona spring training baseball at ten diverse stadiums, all in the greater Phoenix area. The […]
When you think of Bryce Canyon National Park, the otherworldly hoodoos may be the first thing that comes to mind, but there is another unique scenery there – the night sky. The night sky at Bryce is so exceptionally dark that you can see as many as 7500 stars on a moonless night! From most […]
If you are a homeschooler, or if you just want to take an RV vacation that will be both fun and educational, check out National Geographic Xpeditions. The site includes a diverse array of lesson plans for kindergarten through grade 12, and includes activities that have been written by educators and tested in the […]
Our latest trip “On the Trail of Crazy Horse” takes in the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument, Devil’s Tower National Monument and the Black Hills, including the Crazy Horse Monument. It starts out of Billings, Montana, and heads through the Indian Reservations. You can also tour the gold mines by Deadwood and Lead (leed), […]
One of the most asked questions about the desert southwest is “When will the wildflowers bloom?” Unfortunately, it’s not an easy question to answer. Most of the spring wildflowers are annuals and must be sown from seed anew each year. Sun, wind, water, temperature, and elevation are all factors that affect when (or if) they […]
If you would like to experience the Old West, going to a rodeo is a great way to begin your western adventure. Rodeo is much more than a sport – it is a way of life for the cowboys who test their skills at the diverse and often dangerous events. Bull riding is always a crowd […]
Last week our blog previewed a few of the festivals that you could easily plan a trip to the West around. Here are a few more for you to consider: In its 26th year, more than 25,000 spectators will have the opportunity to experience up to 25 hot-air balloons at America’s Freedom Festival in Provo, […]
If you’re considering an RV vacation that would allow you to attend one of the annual festivals the West is known for, there’s no time like the present. Tickets are already being sold for many of these popular events, and campgrounds fill up quickly, which means that reserving early is important. The 114th Annual […]
If you’ve always wanted to stay in a classic Airstream, now you can. KOA has partnered with Airstream to put the high-end trailers in Las Vegas, Nevada, Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay, California, Bar Harbor, Maine, and in Sugarloaf Key, Florida to allow travelers a “trial” luxury RV experience. They sleep up to four people, with […]
