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 […]
You had a great RV vacation this summer, and the photos are loaded onto your computer or CD. Now what? Not everyone has the time or inclination to make scrapbooks (and I say that from a personal point of view!), but there are other options out there that allow you to make an album of […]
Using one of our trip consultants to plan your RV vacation will cost slightly more than making your own vacation plans. Keep in mind that not only is your time valuable, but also the fact that we have been planning RV trips to the National Parks for fourteen years now! We know the most experienced guides, […]
I saw details of the ride last year when I received an e-mail at work from South Dakota State Parks. While it was too late to sign up for the 2009 ride, I “calendared” the sign up date for 2010. I contacted 3 friends who I thought might really enjoy doing a scenic bike ride, […]
In the spring of 2000, the federal government relaxed regulations regarding the public use of global positioning satellites, previously only accessible for military use. Within days, the first geocache was hidden and a new sport was born. Ten years later, it’s still going strong, with over 4 million geocachers worldwide. If you have a simple […]
Although the kids are back in school, and camping may be drawing to a close for this season, planning for next year’s destinations has just begun. When those cold evenings set in, how about settling in with the family to enjoy a good movie about – you guessed it – camping? Here are a few […]
