On today's episode, we hike into the many and varied canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, two gems of geology set in the midst of farmland along I-80. We talk about the tools we use and some tips for planning your route in an RV, how Michigan state parks are combating overbooking, and our new food series on RV Miles, RVEpicure. 

Resources:

RVEpicure on RV Miles

Changes in Michigan State Park Fees

Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers.com

Google Maps

Flattest Route - Find the flattest route to a destination, and see the change in terrain

Motor Carrier's Atlas - Avoid low clearances and weight restrictions

Starved Rock State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center

On today's episode, we hike into the many and varied canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, two gems of geology set in the midst of farmland along I-80. We talk about the tools we use and some tips for planning your route in an RV, how Michigan state parks are combating overbooking, and our new food series on RV Miles, RVEpicure. 

Resources:

RVEpicure on RV Miles

Changes in Michigan State Park Fees

Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers.com

Google Maps

Flattest Route - Find the flattest route to a destination, and see the change in terrain

Motor Carrier's Atlas - Avoid low clearances and weight restrictions

Starved Rock State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center

On today's episode, we'll discuss the massive increase in fees being proposed for America's busiest national parks – a 180% increase to $70 per car. We hit the road for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and talk through some tips and tricks for driving and arriving at the campground at night time. 

Resources:

Massive Fee Increases Proposed for National Parks in 2018

Driving an RV Safely at Night

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Chimani Great Smoky Mountains N.P. App

Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort

On today's episode, we'll discuss the massive increase in fees being proposed for America's busiest national parks – a 180% increase to $70 per car. We hit the road for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and talk through some tips and tricks for driving and arriving at the campground at night time. 

Resources:

Massive Fee Increases Proposed for National Parks in 2018

Driving an RV Safely at Night

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Chimani Great Smoky Mountains N.P. App

Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort

On today's episode, we'll discuss the massive increase in fees being proposed for America's busiest national parks – a 180% increase to $70 per car. We hit the road for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and talk through some tips and tricks for driving and arriving at the campground at night time. 

Resources:

Massive Fee Increases Proposed for National Parks in 2018

Driving an RV Safely at Night

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Chimani Great Smoky Mountains N.P. App

Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort

Today is all things Disney World! We'll give you all our best tips and tricks for visiting, and tell you why Disney isn't just for the little ones. We'll give you an overview of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, which is known by RV campers far and wide as one of the best campgrounds in America. But first, in the news, Camping World is making some big moves into the outdoor gear market, and how you can catch the Orionid meteor shower this weekend.

Resources:

Camping World buys Uncle Dan's Outfitters

Orionid Meteor Shower

Touringplans.com — plan your Disney vacation

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Today is all things Disney World! We'll give you all our best tips and tricks for visiting, and tell you why Disney isn't just for the little ones. We'll give you an overview of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, which is known by RV campers far and wide as one of the best campgrounds in America. But first, in the news, Camping World is making some big moves into the outdoor gear market, and how you can catch the Orionid meteor shower this weekend.

Resources:

Camping World buys Uncle Dan's Outfitters

Orionid Meteor Shower

Touringplans.com — plan your Disney vacation

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Today we talk about the world's largest cave system, Kentucky's Mammoth Cave. We'll cover some of the options available for RV roadside assistance, and some changes that may be coming to National Parks due to the record numbers of visitors this year. 

Resources:

National Parks Struggle With a Mounting Crisis: Too Many Visitors

AAA RV Roadside Assistance

Good Sam RV Roadside Assistance

Coach-Net RV Roadside Assistance

Mammoth Cave National Park

Bailey's Point Army Corps of Engineers Campground

Today we talk about the world's largest cave system, Kentucky's Mammoth Cave. We'll cover some of the options available for RV roadside assistance, and some changes that may be coming to National Parks due to the record numbers of visitors this year. 

Resources:

National Parks Struggle With a Mounting Crisis: Too Many Visitors

AAA RV Roadside Assistance

Good Sam RV Roadside Assistance

Coach-Net RV Roadside Assistance

Mammoth Cave National Park

Bailey's Point Army Corps of Engineers Campground